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Meet Abby

  Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting Abby who is a member of The Sandbox organization located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Sandbox is a non-profit organization which serves families with children fighting cancer and other life altering illnesses.   I was introduced to Abby and The Sandbox through photographer Ebony Stubbs…

Mrs. US - NC

Mrs. United States – North Carolina

    Happy to check pageantry hair off of my hair styling bucket list.  I had the pleasure of styling hair for Ashley Streeme, Mrs. North Carolina United States, during the 2016 Mrs. North Carolina and Mrs. South Carolina – United States pageant. After getting to know Ashley and learning that in addition to community…

Top Cat Fraj

Carolina Panthers Top Cat Hair

Often times as a hairstylist when attending NFL or NBA games I always find myself looking at the cheerleaders and dancers and wondering who is behind the hair.  I’m excited to share that I have been a hairstylist behind a few memorable looks for Carolina Panthers Top Cat cheerleader Dr. Frajovon.  Check out my work in…

New York Fashion Week / SS16

  As the year nears it’s closeout, I wanted to make sure I still shared my New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016 experience. I’m certain fashion industry professional’s, fashion guru’s and spectators are still smiling at the memories of yet another successful showcase. With the announcement that Mercedes Benz will not be hosting this year,…

New York Fashion Week – 2015

  Having the opportunity to be backstage during one of the largest Fashion Weeks in the world, New York Fashion Week, is an amazing experience and a huge accomplishment for most fashion industry professionals.  From the immense networking opportunities, hair care product knowledge, advanced hairstyling techniques and surprising celebrity appearances, backstage access is where all the…

Style Session with Kim Kimble

  Recently, I had the pleasure of learning from one of the leaders in the hair industry, Kim Kimble.  Kim is a business owner, hair educator, reality TV star and a celebrity hairstylist.  I was humbled by the opportunity to speak with her and learn some of her tips for styling hair in mainstream.  Kim…

Charleston Fashion Week 2014

  Creator and Director Ayoko Lucas has done it again with the 2014 Charleston Fashion Week.  The 7th annual runway event was held in Marion Square in historic downtown South Carolina.  The 2014 showcases were presented throughout 5 nights and consisted of over 35 runway shows.  The networking opportunities at Charleston Fashion week have led…

RAW “Natural Born” Artists

  Recently I was scouted to become a RAW Artist and showcase at their Charlotte, NC premiere event. RAW is an international arts organization which hand picks and spotlights local artists in the fields of film, fashion, music, visual art, performing art, hairstylists, make-up artists and more.   RAW is known to be an underground…

New York Fashion Week – February 2014

  New York Fashion Week is one of four major fashion weeks in the world, along with those in Paris, London and Milan. So, there is no surprise that fashion designers and beauty professionals see this biannual occasion as a tremendous opportunity to participate and showcase their artistic abilities. With runway presentations occurring daily over…

MsPerryLive – Public Access TV

  Recently, I was asked to be a guest on MsPerryLive, a public access television show in the Charlotte, NC viewing area to discuss hair.  When asked to be a guest I was excited and humbled all in one.  TV Host, LaShonda Perry, is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and…