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@texturevsrace

🤎 “Hair is a FABRIC- not a RACE” 📚Empowering ALL stylists to meet the needs of today's diverse clientele.
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The moment I realized that I was standing on sacred ground is the moment I realized that my WHY had reached a new depth. This was no longer about the state of the industry as we know it now. I was made acutely aware that the mantle that was placed on me came from the roots of my existence that started in that very place- Charleston, SC. Looking at the ground beneath my feet knowing that THAT specific space is where my ancestors took their first steps onto US soil is not only humbling and profoundly revelatory, but it created an undeniable connection to my ancestors and clear understanding of my calling. Standing at Gadsden’s Wharf, where so many of the enslaved arrived in chains yet carried undeniable resilience and brilliance in their hearts - I understood that my work with TVR isn’t just about the beauty industry. It’s about honoring the legacy of those who paved the way with their blood, sweat, and unwavering spirit. I often ask myself “why me?” Why was I chosen to carry this message. But standing there, rooted and raised in Charleston, SC, it all became crystal clear. This event was full circle. I am FROM this place. My roots run deep in this very soil where my ancestors first stepped, where they endured, where they planted seeds of hope for generations to come. Every barrier broken, every stylist I’ve educated, every mind that has opened - it all connects back to this sacred soil. My ancestors didn’t survive the unimaginable just for their descendants to accept limitations. They survived so we could transform, rise, and reclaim our crown with dignity and purpose. Receiving the @iaamuseum Culture Award for “Crown” in this place, at this time, during Juneteenth weekend - it’s not coincidence. It’s destiny meeting preparation. It’s ancestors’ prayers being answered through the work we do today. Now I know exactly why me. This is bigger than beauty. This is about liberation. This is about legacy. #IAAM #Crown #Sacred Ground #Legacy #Ancestors #TextureVsRace #GadsensWharf #Juneteenth #Charleston #FullCircle #IAmBlackCulture #IAAMLegacy #WeAreBlackHistory Thank you @iaamuseum 🖤🙌🏾🙏🏽 Thank you @okeebajubalogallery for capturing this moment
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10 months ago
The texture-inclusive hair education and DEI training you didn’t get in cosmetology school. #TVR2024 It’s not just a cut class or demo presentation. @texturevsrace is an energy, experience, and a community‼️❤️ You HAD to be there. If you missed #TVR this year... DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE TWICE... #TVR2025 dates just dropped‼️ April 6, 7, 8 2025. Another big shoutout to all the incredible sponsors: @saloncentric @ultabeauty @blondesolutions @k18hair @nustandardbeauty @wellahairusa @essations @slnatural_haircare @feykare16 @kazmaleje #readthetease #texturevsrace #tvr #tvrsummit #textureedu #textureclass #prostylist #hairstylist #stylisteducation #cosmetologyschool #cosmetology #texturevsracesummit
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2 years ago
This year we incorporated “huddles” into the Texture VS Race Summit, inspired by the TVR Town Hall, to create safer spaces to bring your questions on various topics to the table without fear of judgement or recourse in the name of self improvement. The goal? To come to an understanding, form an inclusive action plan, and learn how to be a better person than you were yesterday. By encouraging open communication and approaching with cultural competence, we are equipping beauty professionals with the tools and steps to begin cultivating their own inclusive spaces one step at a time. 🧡 #texturevsrace #texturevsracesummit #tvr2024 #tvr24 #salonleadership #salonowner #prostylist #stylistedu
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2 years ago
* Beauty Brand Production * Interview with @innersenseorganicbeauty At @texturevsrace 🎥 @ldevlinphotography
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13 days ago
Premiere Orlando — we’re ready. 🖤 Booth 5248 We’re bringing the NU Standard of business: turning hair challenges into revenue — with consult strategy, service systems, and booth demos you can actually apply behind the chair. ✨ Find us in First Look / Spa & Wellness + meet the Fab Five (@autumn_cby @im.keithbacon @learningwithlenita @gelemanovic @thekonceitedbrand ). 🎓 Don’t miss @keyaartistically : Hair Challenges, Thinning & The Modern Stylist: Turning Client Concerns Into Service Opportunities (with @parlourrva … + the @texturevsrace energy). 🗓️Monday, June 1 • 2:00–3:00 PM 📍Classroom 308A 🎁 Stop by Booth 5248 to enter our SUITE Deal Giveaway (Starter Set + 450ml Shampoo + 450ml Conditioner). 💵We’ll also break down how some pros are generating $10K+ when they implement the NU Standard PRO system (Hydrasilk and Wellness Retail)— and how to build that into your service menu + retail flow. Want an extra 15% off ALL trade show deals? Comment “I’M COMING” by May 30 and we’ll DM you the details. Trade show deals drop one week before — stay close. Save this post. See you there. 😉 #PremiereOrlando #BehindTheChair #HairEducation #SalonOwner #ProfessionalHairCare
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20 days ago
This what I love to do! 🩷🧡✨🫶🏽 Dallas!!! Yall ATE DOWN! Thank you ✨🔥 Thank you @amikapro for the trust and the space to bring @texturevsrace to life at the #AMFT. What we created in that room went beyond education—we navigated real conversations, held space for growth, and moved energy in a way that people could actually feel.✨❤️🙌🏾 I’ve realized more and more that this is where I’ve always been strongest— hosting, guiding the room, and navigating the moments that require both honesty and care.🤎 It’s education—but it’s also experience, connection, and transformation in real time. 🫶🏽🙌🏾👏🏾 Shout out to the amazing @annielovesamika and @styledbymal_ 🩷🧡 To everyone who showed up ready to lean in—thank you.🫶🏽🩷🧡✨👏🏾👏🏾 The rooms are getting clearer. #amikameansfriendtour #KeyaNeal texturevsrace Video: @styledbymal_
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1 month ago
BE+WELL — A MOMENT OF ALIGNMENT Still taking in all that was created at IBS Be+Well. Six sessions. Three days. One intention — to lead with purpose and raise the standard of our industry. And that we did! 👌🏾 From The Conscious Stylist panel, to Mastering Color on Textured Hair, to The Clean Beauty Standard, Cutting Beyond Boundaries, and Texture + Chemistry… Each room held more than education. It held conversation, responsibility, and a collective commitment to doing this work differently. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who stood in this with me. To my panelists and collaborators — thank you for bringing depth, honesty, and leadership to every conversation. To the @texturevsrace Collaborative team — your presence, artistry, and professionalism made this experience what it was. To our guest artists, @thecurlyscott and @hairloveart — thank you for sharing your time, talent, and perspective with us. To @innersensepro , our premiere partner — thank you for trusting the vision and standing with us in advancing ingredient-conscious, responsible beauty in real time. And to @nustandardpro and @im.keithbacon — thank you for continuing to center wellness from the inside out and supporting the deeper work we are committed to. This wasn’t just a show. It was a reflection of what happens when alignment, education, and intention meet execution. To everyone who showed up, sat in the rooms, stopped by the booth, and engaged in the work — thank you.🙏🏽 We are building something that goes beyond the stage. We are building REFORM. 🫶🏽✨ And this is only the beginning. #BeWell #TextureVsRace #CleanBeauty #IndustryReform #Innersense NUStandard @askdrcharmain @ricatheceo @wheresjodana @autumn_cby @aj.small @kingdomofcurls_ @thecurlmentor @parlourrva @kiasterlinghair @__msjbeauty @jsharkhair @mrstateboard @tashvibe13
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1 month ago
Some rooms you enter… and you understand the assignment immediately. This weekend, I have the honor of joining the Black Beauty STEMinist Summit at @spelman_college —where science, culture, and innovation meet in real time. I’ll be part of a conversation on validating product performance, but more importantly, I’ll be speaking to the responsibility of the practitioner in shaping what actually works beyond the lab. Because the truth is—products fail on shelves first- then they fail in application. And for me, this is where the work of @texturevsrace lives. Shifting the conversation from who the product is “for”… to how the fabric of the hair actually behaves. Moving us beyond assumptions… and into understanding. It’s about aligning science with lived experience. Formulation with functionality. Innovation with accountability. To bring this perspective into a space filled with future scientists and industry leaders—on the campus of a historic HBCU—is something I carry with intention. Grateful to be in the room. Ready for the dialogue. ✨ Thank you @drleytewinfield for the invite 🩷
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1 month ago
This weekend the @texturevsrace team, in partnership with @innersenseorganicbeauty , took the stage at the BE+WELL Show (@ibs_shows ) in New York City and created a transformation I won’t forget!✨ What made this moment even more special? Our model wasn’t just any model, she’s been following me on social media for years. When she saw the model call, she applied because she already trusted my work. The best part? She already lived in NYC, so this was perfectly aligned for this moment. 💫 And this transformation was BIG. She has never worn her natural hair before, she’s always worn crochet styles. So this wasn’t just a cut and color… this was her seeing herself in her own hair for the first time. Even more emotional? She didn’t see the finished look for two entire days. The reveal happened live on stage, and the reaction was everything. Pure joy. Pure emotion. Pure gratitude. We used Innersense Organic Beauty’s Color Purity professional color line, an ammonia-free color system that allowed us to lift, tone, and create dimension while maintaining the integrity of her natural hair. The shine, softness, and movement you see here are exactly why I loved working with this system. ✨ FORMULA DETAILS Roots 2 parts 7C + 1 part 7N with 30 volume Mid-shafts & Ends Equal parts 8C + 7C + 1 part RR with 40 volume Highlights 12V (high lift) + 1 part CC with double 40 volume Gloss 2 parts C + 1 part RR intensifiers with 5 volume Moments like this are why I love what I do, helping someone see themselves in a completely new way. And being able to do it on stage, alongside brands like @innersensepro , makes it even more powerful. To @chebutta1020 🥰, thank you for trusting us with such a big moment. You were absolutely stunning. 💛 #InnersenseOrganicBeauty #ColorPurity #TextureVsRace #HairTransformation #HealthyHairColor NYCHairShow BeautyAndWellnessShow
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2 months ago
Using my “Shape Shifter” technique (no scissors) for my hairstyle for day 1 at @ibs_shows with @texturevsrace & @innersensepro As an editorial stylist that often works with wigs & hairpieces on set & at shows. It’s a must that I use products that elevate my model’s haircare experience. That’s when @innersensepro enters the chat, with their clean, sustainable products that creates the best foundation for my edgy creations. Model prep (Products used) 1. Detox hair mask 2. Pure Harmony hair bath 3. Hydrating hair bath 4. Hydrating cream conditioner 5. Sweet spirit leave in conditioner 6. Hair renew scalp oil (not used on wig (model’s natural hair only) All products used on model’s natural hair as well as the wigs. Hair by @kiasterlinghair Wig by @trueandpuretexture (founder & creator) @pekelariley Model @_killa.kreations
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2 months ago
Once again @texturevsrace takes over @ibs_shows (Be Well Beauty & Wellness Show) in NYC!!! What an honor that I get to create with such an incredibly talented team of educators/hairstylists. My teammates are tea 🤏🏽 We served top tier texture education on the #MAINSTAGE in collaboration with 2 incredible brands @innersensepro & @nustandardpro . Thank you for the love & care for textured hair you bring to the industry. You are so necessary. Collaboration over competition is a win every single time✨
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2 months ago
Blonding at @ibs_shows It was such an honor and a pleasure to co-work with the @texturevsrace collaborative for this years Be + Well Show in NYC. Cut: @thecurlyscott Color: me @innersensepro Color Purity Base 9V 30vol Highlights - Pure Brilliance Lightener 10vol Toner - 10A + Clear + VV + GG
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