Juanita Latimore: Cranial Prosthesis Specialist, Newport, Delaware

Juanita Latimore is a licensed cosmetologist and certified Cranial Prosthesis Specialist based in Newport, Delaware.

Through her practice J. Latimore Hair Studio, Juanita brings over 11 years of professional cosmetology experience together with more than 20 years of hands-on wig making expertise — a combination that gives her a truly distinctive edge in crafting and customizing medical-grade cranial prostheses.

Her career has been built on a deep commitment to personalized client care, technical precision, and the belief that every person deserves to feel confident and beautifully themselves — no matter what they are going through.

What do you enjoy as a Cranial Prosthesis Specialist?

What Juanita enjoys most is the ability to make a meaningful difference in someone's life during a vulnerable time.

Restoring a client's confidence and helping them feel like themselves again is, for her, incredibly rewarding. She values the trust that clients place in her and takes great pride in honoring that trust through compassionate, high-quality care.

Juanita also loves the creative and technical aspects of the work — designing and customizing each unit, ensuring a proper fit and realistic appearance.

Every client is unique, and she genuinely appreciates the opportunity to tailor each experience to their specific needs. Most importantly, she finds deep fulfillment in providing a supportive, compassionate environment where clients feel understood throughout every step of their journey.

How do you want to help your clients?

Juanita wants to help her clients feel confident, secure, and supported throughout their entire hair loss journey.

She understands that hair loss can be an emotional and life-changing experience — and her goal is to provide not only a solution, but also a genuine sense of comfort and reassurance.

She is committed to creating a safe, private, and compassionate environment where clients feel heard, respected, and cared for, and where each person leaves feeling more like themselves again — with restored confidence and true peace of mind. Learn more about insurance coverage for medical wigs here.

Does your salon install medical-grade wigs?

Yes.

Juanita provides professional installation and full customization of medical-grade wigs and cranial prosthesis units. She ensures every unit is properly fitted, secure, and styled to achieve a natural look — while prioritizing the comfort and scalp health of each client.

She also provides guidance on maintenance and care routines to help clients preserve the longevity and quality of their unit.

What do you love about the community you work and live in?

Juanita loves the strength, diversity, and resilience of her Newport, Delaware community.

 Being able to serve individuals within her community and make a meaningful impact in their lives is something she truly values. She appreciates the opportunity to build genuine relationships with her clients and to be a trusted resource during some of their most challenging times.

For Juanita, creating a welcoming and supportive space — where individuals feel comfortable seeking help and know they are not alone — is at the heart of everything she does. She takes pride in giving back to her community by providing services that promote confidence, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

With over two decades of wig making experience and a decade-plus in cosmetology, she is committed to continuously growing within the cranial prosthesis field and delivering results that truly make a difference in people's lives.

Connect with Juanita Latimore in Newport, Delaware

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