Hair therapist · Colorist · Marlborough, MA
Beauty that starts at the root
Scalp-to-ends care with Erika by your side. Color, cut and hair therapy under one roof.
Gold · Notável of Massachusetts · 2025 & 2026
Hi, I’m Erika
I was born in Parauapebas, Brazil, and trained in cosmetology and hair therapy there. I moved to the U.S. in 2015 and started out doing hair in clients’ homes. Today I welcome them at my own place, Erika Mota Concept, in Marlborough.
“My true calling is caring for people, restoring self-esteem and serving with excellence.”
- 2015in the U.S., caring for the community
- 2×Gold, Notável of Massachusetts
- 13.7Kfollow her work on Instagram
Gold. Two years in a row.
On September 5, 2026, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, New York, Erika received the Gold Award as Notável of Massachusetts from the Brazilian Times newspaper, for the second year in a row. It was the 16th edition of Os Notáveis (XVI International Brazilian Awards).
“The award is Gold, but my greatest treasure will always be God’s presence in my life.”
What Erika does for you
Two kinds of care that go together: a healthy scalp and beautiful hair.
Hair & scalp therapy
- Trichoscope scalp evaluationA magnified look at your scalp and strands before any treatment.
- Personalized treatment planFor shedding, oiliness, itching, flaking and thinning hair.
- Head spaA relaxing scalp ritual at the shampoo bowl. Trained in Miami.
- Candle, oil & ozone therapySealed split ends, a nourished scalp, stronger strands.
- NutrafolHair-growth nutrition, in stock at the salon.
Color, cut & styling
- Blondes & highlightsFrom golden to the perfect blonde, with the right technique for your hair.
- Brunette glowLighten up from box-black to a soft, dimensional brunette.
- Copper tones & gray coverageRoot color with full gray coverage, plus a Kérastase treatment.
- Cuts & curlsLayered cuts, curl care, and little clients are welcome too.
- Event stylingHair and makeup for the full transformation.
Works with Truss, Kérastase and Nutrafol · Afterpay accepted
Treat the root of the problem
There’s no healthy hair without a healthy scalp. That’s why everything starts with an exam.
Trichoscope evaluation
Erika looks at your scalp and strands, magnified on screen, together with you.
Your protocol
Based on what the exam shows, she builds a care plan made for you.
Treatment & follow-up
Targeted hair therapy, and a real self-care moment.
Some conditions the evaluation helps identify
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Telogen effluvium
- Folliculitis
- Alopecia areata
- Androgenetic alopecia
- Traction alopecia
Hair that left her chair
Real clients, from Erika’s Instagram. Swipe to see more.
She’s also an author
Erika is a co-author of Café na América (Editora Chave Mestra), stories of entrepreneurship, resilience and culture from Brazilian immigrants in the U.S. Launched in Orlando in January and in Massachusetts in May 2026.
“This book isn’t only about me. It tells the story of thousands of Brazilians who crossed borders carrying dreams, faith and determination.”
Your time with Erika
Three taps and your message is ready on WhatsApp.
Come visit
Erika Mota Concept 200 East Main St Marlborough, MA 01752Her phone & WhatsApp: +1 (857) 500-9624
Se fala português (Portuguese spoken).