Do you start your bob cuts from the front or the back ? I use a combination to get it right lol . #BobCut #BlondeHair #TheGtouch #Shape #OneLength
Of Course I used MO’s Blonde Voyage Powder Lightener For this high lift on #4BHair 😉🥇
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A Cosmetologist’s Perspective: Unraveling the Debate Around Chemical Relaxers
Hey y’all ! I’ve recently had the honor of writing an article as a contributing writer for ModernSalon.com! This piece is deeply personal and timely, as it explores the complex conversation surrounding chemical relaxers, their cultural significance, and the ongoing debates about their safety and reputation.
The article is both lengthy and insightful and it addresses the historical roots of relaxers in Black hair culture, the current scrutiny they face, and the transformative power they hold when used safely and responsibly. Itto is my hope that all my fellow cosmetologists can take a moment to read it, we have a duty to educate ourselves and our clients, ensuring that we provide the best care while honoring the rich traditions tied to Black hair.
I’m especially grateful to Modern Salon @modernsalon for this opportunity and for publishing the article on my birthday, which feels like a divine gift. Grateful to Allen Byrd (@hairelementsproducts ) for the essential research that made this piece possible.
Swipe to read a few excerpts, and head to ModernSalon.com (link in my bio) to read the full article. I truly hope this sparks meaningful conversations and empowers us to better serve our community with knowledge, respect, and love.
Let me know your thoughts below, and thank you for celebrating this moment with me!
#ModernSalon #BlackHairCulture #ChemicalRelaxers #HairEducation #Cosmetology #ModernHairitage #Thegtouch
Question:
If someone wanted to weaken the Black community, one could argue they might begin by targeting one of its strongest links: the Black woman.
African-American women have carried immense responsibility with strength, intelligence, style, and grace. They have pursued higher education, secured positions in corporate leadership, maintained households, nurtured families, built businesses, and often carried communities on their backs with remarkable resilience. One of the greatest tools in that resilience has been confidence and confidence is power. Creative expression has always been deeply connected to that. Hair, fashion, beauty, presentation, and the freedom to choose how one shows up in the world are not superficial matters within Black culture. They are tied to identity, autonomy, professionalism, artistry, and self-worth.
When certain forms of expression are stigmatized, restricted, politicized, or framed through fear, particularly without definitive evidence, it raises important questions.
To date, there hasn’t been conclusive evidence proving that relaxers directly cause negative health outcomes for Black women. There have been studies suggesting possible correlations, but many findings remain inconclusive and continue to be debated within the scientific & beauty communities.
Understanding history also means understanding how narratives, fear, propaganda, and cultural influence shape public perception over time. Whether intentional or not, the policing of beauty standards and the narrowing of acceptable forms of Black expression can have psychological & cultural consequences.
Historically, Black salons have always functioned as cultural hubs, entrepreneurial incubators, safe spaces, therapy rooms, political discussion centers, networking spaces, and places of direction within the Black community. Cosmetologists often served as cultural custodians within that ecosystem.
The Black beauty industry created economic opportunity and generational wealth through thousands of salon owners, educators, distributors, manufacturers, and beauty professionals who built thriving businesses and communities w/ relatively little outside gatekeeping.
#WeNeedCommunity
Cosmetic Chemistry : A Love Story
They both want to be together, but the world says they can’t. Funny how opinion can keep two away from each other like that.
Both different. Two separate natures .
One more serious, the other, attracted to adventures .
After all the waiting and all the patience, they finally collide.
A combustible alchemy. A beautifully placed cosmetic chemistry inside.
The beginning was rough, even their interaction was tough. It can be hard when both aren’t really revealing enough .
Still they trust.
They walk out on faith, trying to be careful minding their haste.
Knowing the danger of moving too fast, they both must watch their pace.
Everyone thought their foundation would shake.
Thought one would rise while the other would break.
But they merged together by taking a chance .
Each step carefully calculated creating a beautifully well orchestrated chemical dance.
Black on Blonde. Blonde on Black.
Who would have thought they could blend like that ,so seamless… so harmonious so absolutely perfect in fact.
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Alchemical Dance:
- Blonde Voyage Powder Lightener + 30 Volume
- Texture Rich Smoothing System Applied
- Toning Calypso ( Root) 8B + 1 drop Violet Infusion / (Midshaft) 9VB + 1 drop of Blue Infusion
Shade of Blonde : LAVENDER LATTE
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Context:
My Boo Mattilyn had been on a braid hiatus and was finally ready for a fresh start for her transition from relaxed to natural . She had previously been dying the grays with black deposit that had a red base. We lifted first , textureriched , then toned. Afterwards we reshaped, cutting what needed to be let go and keeping the ‘new growth’.
Did I do good with navigating such a tense and delicate transformation ? LMK if you like this unique and customized blonde tone, “ Lavender Latte “ . 😁👌🏿👨🏿🎨
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Do Blondes have more fun? I think so 😝👌🏿
Just under 10 hours to complete this master piece. Notice the seamlessness, the level of lift, smoothed cuticle finish. All using @moroccanoilpro Blonde Voyage Powder Lightener.
Would you like the formula and how I achieved this ?
TYPE ‘ GIMME MORE ‘ in the comments !
I bet no one can guess what toning formula I used for this unique custom Blonde . It pairs so well with My Boo Ayana ‘s skin tone doesn’t it!? 😍😍 #theGtouch #TheBest #FrenchBob #LeChic
BLONDE ON BLACK IS BACK …. AGAIN!
The conversation between Evie and I got DEEP… so naturally we decided we needed a Part 2.
And honestly… this time we might be going even deeper.
What started as a conversation about textured hair, healthy blonding, artistry, salon culture, and preserving the integrity of the hair quickly evolved into something much bigger. We started talking about identity, leadership, longevity, self-care, professionalism, culture, and the real emotional experiences tied to life behind the chair.
These are the conversations that don’t always happen publicly, but probably should.
Join us LIVE as we continue unpacking the beauty industry, Black salon culture, creativity, preservation, and the realities of navigating this industry with authenticity and intention.
Monday , June 8
5PM PST / 8PM EST
LIVE on Instagram
Bring your perspectives too and let’s continue the convo!
#BlondeOnBlack #PreservingTheCulture #SalonCulture #BlackHairCulture #HealthyHairJourney TexturedHair HealthyBlonding TheGtouch MoroccanoilPartner MoroccanoilPro HairEducation BeautyIndustry ModernHairitage BehindTheChair
Are Braids Bad ? Yay or Nay?
So I just wanted to come through and say a few words on getting your hair braided or going on a braid hiatus.
I think in some cases braids are perfectly fine, and in other cases they may not be recommended. It really depends on the condition and integrity of the hair and scalp. If the hair is already very thin, fragile, compromised, or experiencing excessive shedding, adding braided hair, especially heavier hair, can sometimes place additional tension on the strands and follicle. The follicle is the area the hair grows from, so repeated stress over time can potentially lead to damage if the style is abused or worn improperly.
However, if braids are done in moderation, installed properly, not excessively tight, and the hair underneath is maintained well, I personally do not feel they automatically cause long-term damage for everyone. A lot of it comes down to balance, technique, scalp health, and knowing when the hair needs a break.
At the end of the day, everybody’s hair journey is different. Some people benefit from braid hiatuses, while others wear braids responsibly with no major issues at all.
Are braid hiatuses necessary, or do you feel braids compromise the hair too much and just shouldn’t be done?
Yay or nay?
But then also there is the chemical thing too, however I’ve learned that the chemical only reacts and becomes toxic once heated . Now that is still to be understood. Let me know if you have any insights on that in the comments so we can all learn a little summin 😄
Blonde on Black was never meant to be just another hair conversation.
What made this live so powerful was the honesty. We spoke about the reality of textured hair beyond performance and trends. The emotional connection people have to their hair, the importance of versatility and choice, the history and culture rooted inside the salon experience, and the responsibility we carry as artists when it comes to preserving both the integrity of the hair and the people connected to it.
Thank you to the incredible Evie Johnson for bringing so much wisdom, experience, honesty, and depth to this conversation. From healthy blonding and scalp health to salon culture, leadership, motherhood, longevity, and artistry, this discussion went far beyond beauty.
These are the conversations our industry needs more of. Conversations that acknowledge the full spectrum of Black hair culture, professionalism, creativity, wellness, and community.
If you missed the live, the replay is now up. Tap in and join the conversation.
Hosted by Greg Gilmore
Featuring Evie Johnson
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