educators

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Our educators don’t just teach the industry—they help shape it every day. Each is an active salon owner, stylist, barber, or industry leader who continues to serve clients, lead teams, and build businesses. They understand today’s challenges because they live them, ensuring every lesson, conversation, and demonstration is grounded in real-world experience—not theory.

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10+

educators

global

brand partnering

years of combined experience

200+

PIERSTEN GAINES
@_pressedroots

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JASMINE WASHINGTON 
@jasmine.washington

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PEKELA RILEY
@pekelariley

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SHALLEEN JONES
@stylequeenbeauty

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AL ALEXANDER
@al_alexander

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WADE MENDEZ
@wadethebarber

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ASHLEIGH TAYLOR
@taylorandyorksalon

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RACHEL REDD
@rachel_redd

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LEYSA CARRILLO
@leysahairandmakeup

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GREG GILMORE
@greg_gilmore

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YUREESH HOOKER
@ystyleny

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TIPPI SHORTER RANK
@tippishorter

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JEANNETTA WALKER-RODGERS
@watchmyhairbounce

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RASHUNA DURHAM
@shunashairstudio

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