Pekela Riley: Artistpreneur, founder of True & Pure Textures natural hair extension line and salon owner of Salon PK (Jacksonville, Florida). Pekela’s artistic aesthetic is supremely creative, edgy & elevated; I would define it as 'texture-futurism'.
Read MoreMeet Nai'vasha. Memphis native, New York dweller. Celebrity hairstylist. Founder. Mother of five. Introvert (-kinda). Academic. All-round certified creative. [Episode length: 01:22:17]
Read MoreYene Damtew educates all about the heritage (or should i say HAIR-itage) of our hairstyles and the meanings associated with them. {Episode length: 01:03]
Read MoreThis one packs a powerful punch! Celebrity hair stylist Tippi Shorter, creative visionary and photographer Itaysha Jordan and global fashion model Patricia Akello join me in the Lounge to speak on the power of Black Beauty.
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She is Hollywood’s go-to for natural hair within the Hollywood scene and with 26 years in the industry, she has reached stratospheric heights. Taking time out to ‘meet’ with me in the Lounge, while on set with Issa Rae in New Orleans, Felicia imparts how she practices self-love and the role it plays in serving her clients authentically.
Read MoreIf you haven't seen Jamal's iconic smile or heard his hearty laugh, you haven't lived. Contagious. Heart warming. Genuine.
Jamal considers himself a spiritual nurturer; and it will make sense when you hit play on this episode.
Visiting me in the lounge this week is NYC-based colourist and editorial Texture Expert, Ashley Lee.
In this episode, Ashley shares tips for professional stylists who are not catering to textured clients, her work with social media influencers, her motivations and more.
Introducing Vernon François. Celebrity texture hairstylist, owner of own-named haircare and styling collection and professional advocate for curls everywhere.
Read MoreCatch Reece if you can, because this powerhouse is going places and if you want to get into her books, you are going to have to keep up!
Read MoreTake a seat in our lounge and get to know Texture Specialist Jada Jenkins of L'Amour de Rose salon in Maryland, USA.
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