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 More“Black women make the world go round. If a place is successful, there is a black woman putting in that work and time...so you will let me wear my damn hair how i wanna wear it because this place will fall apart without me and you know it.” - Stevona Elem-Rogers
Read MoreTake a breath of fresh air, sprinkled with the most vintage of vibes.
Stir in a pinch of raw musical talent and you've got Alex Belle (no 'e' after at the end of Alex; she will correct you!) and and Isis Valentino;
If 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 MoreGet the lowdown on my favourite watercolor illustrator, New York based, Debra Cartwright & our very FIRST Texture Lounge Muse. Argh, so thrilled!
Read MoreTake in a seat in the Lounge; it's episode 00.
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