Season 2 begins with Kim opening a second location, bringing on a new nail technician and making a change in management.
Leah and Naja continue to be at each other's throats; and Kim tries to smooth things over between China and Angela, who is still feeling the sting of her demotion.
Kim announces a salon contest and sticks herself in the middle of the fighting between Angela and China. Meanwhile, a trip to Las Vegas gets interesting when Naja seduces another member of the team.
Rumors begin to swirl around Naja and Dontay after they return from Las Vegas; Kim loses patience with Leah and her hair; and things between Angela and China remain heated.
The staff react negatively to having to wear uniforms; and Dontay is unhappy about Kim wanting him to work as Terry's assistant. Also: Anthony is given the opportunity to do actress Jessica Clark's hair and makeup for a red-carpet event.
Kim books an important fashion show; and Anthony disses Jasmine's hairdressing skills.
Kim gets wind of what Anthony has been saying about her mother on the salon floor; and an annoyed Naja makes threats to Leah.
Things don't go smoothly between China and celebrity client Vivica A. Fox; Kim hires a new receptionist based more on his appearance than qualifications; and Leah has a problem with the staff returning to work after having a few adult beverages.
Naja calls China out for behaving unprofessionally; Jose gets caught with his shirt off; and Leah forces three staff members to leave the salon.
Kim styles Michelle Williams for her latest album cover. Angela bails on the salon without notice to go to Thailand for a week. Kim and Leah fight over a photo-shoot for Kim's new shower cap and bonnet line.
Kim does a favor for Chaka Kahn. Angela returns from Thailand and faces an angry Kim. A shocking decision rocks the salon.