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JUSLOCS
Kevin (JusLocs) Dorsey has been into natural hair since the age of 11. At such an early age he started learning how to braid using a napkin. With such youthful energy & commitment to learning how to braid he allowed his cousin to teach him. Not too long after JusLocs gained interest in Locs when he saw the boom in popularity of Locs which sparked his interest. Seeing the potential for diversity and wanting to be submerged into the Loc Culture JusLocs self taught himself how to master the Art of Grooming, Styling, and Cultivating locs for Men & Women. During this time JusLocs learned techniques from Master Barbers & Colorists. He has been working in a shop for 8 years, but it has been 22 years since he first fell in love with the Loc World.
KEIANNA JOHNSON
Master Pioneer Keianna Johnson is an award-winning children's textured hair care professional and Chi Chi Sophistication Kids Natural Hair Studio owner. She specializes in chemical-free, quality hair braiding services for children ages 2-17. Keianna has created Healthy Hair Care & Style Workshops for parents and teenage girls in The Washington D.C. Area. Keianna wrote a book entitled Coming of Age: The Easy Guide to Healthy Hair Care for Teens to support the youth by providing guidance and understanding of maintaining their textured hair properly. When not hairstyling, Keianna writes about unapologetic living and encourages people to take back their power to be themselves on her blog KeiannaJohnson.com. Her passion for hair care has allowed her to travel, meet new people, and support her beloved family. http://www.chi-chi-sophistication.com
STAN CHARLESCAR
Standley Charlescar is a Master Loctician and Co-Founder of LocNation The Movement, based out of Wilmington, Delaware A father of two sons Julian and Christian. Standley has over 15 years of experience with locs maintenance, and is dedicated to the beautification of his clients and constituents. Standley's knowledge with his ability to re-twist and style with such accuracy and speed, sets him above many stylists and other Locticians. As a natural hair enthusiast, Standley specializes in natural hair focusing on locs. Standley enjoys connecting his customers with beauty brands in a positive and supportive environment. Other areas of interest are fashion and style, cultural and diversity issues, human empowerment, and health equity.
LARONNE QUARLES
LaRonne is a Certfied, IAT (International Association of Trichologists) Trichologist and a New Jersey native of 52 years and a graduate of Atlantic County Vocational School’s Cosmetology program from 1985-1987. She pursued a college finance degree to learn to run her own business as an entrepreneur and also graduated from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey with a B.S. in finance in 2002.
As a New Jersey Cosmetology Educator, she hosts a web-platform designed for beauty professionals to ‘step into the space’ of familiarizing themselves with Hair loss, scalp issues and related concepts with the launch of https://Hairlosscenternjtraining.com
Currently, a Salon/Trichology Center-owner, her first priority for the past- 10 years is to provide Holistic herbal-health & hair loss resources to each and every client she meets with. Whether it be non-surgical hair replacement units, assisting ones with health challenges that impact hair growth or supply a wig or a great hair cut. She aims to provide great service.
Also, she been a licensed Cosmetologist since 1988, and a licensed. Nj Cosmetology Educator since 2015, a substitute teacher for Jolie Health & Beauty, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, a Knight’s Beauty and Barber Supply educator for XTC hairloss products, Nioxin and The Kadus family of color products, Ovah hair (Sicklerville, NJ) as the area Trichologist and she provides community presentations on hair loss and keys to healthier living to Milan & Main, volunteering wherever she is needed.
She’s also a Facilitator for the American Cancer Society’s Look Good, Feel Better Program in Atlantic County, and now a Certified Trichologist with the International Association of Trichologists trichology program, a represenative of American Association of. Drugless Practitioners and has a certificate of Naturopathy.Wellness through Dr. Sheryl Duchess..all to assist the client in becoming the healthiest and restoring future growth by balancing the body naturally and holisctically.
As a Former Dudley University Ambassador, Toni-Garcia Jackson, (High Above the Platform training) Yvonne Solomon,(Moving forward in Trichology) International Association of Trichologists), Wade the Barber,(Hair Replacement) Toni Love,(Hair Replacement) Rodney Barnett, Gi Gi Ford, Donyelle McBride, Millionaire Branding Coach, Tiana Von Johnson, Shawon Gullette, Triborne Marketing Coacing, she is also a New Image and Onrite/Hairvision Graduate and more. She has a wealth of experience to provide to share with potential clients and stylists alike.
KEISHA CHARMAINE
Keisha Charmaine is an entrepreneur, author, model and social media influencer. Her brand is called Love, Light & Locs. She has herb infused hair products and sells accessories and tools to support your loc journey. Her YouTube channel has encouraged thousands of men and women to loc their hair and keep it loc’d. “More Than A Hair Journey: The Black Woman’s Guide to Self Love & Loc Maintenance” is available on Amazon and signed copies are available on her shop, along with all of her products, www.keishacharmaine.com. For hair tutorials and tips, visit www.YouTube.com/keishacharmaine.
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STANDLEY CHARLESCAR
Standley Charlescar is a Master Loctician and Co-Founder of LocNation The Movement, based out of Wilmington, Delaware A father of two sons Julian and Christian. Standley has over 15 years of experience with locs maintenance, and is dedicated to the beautification of his clients and constituents. Standley's knowledge with his ability to re-twist and style with such accuracy and speed, sets him above many stylists and other Locticians. As a natural hair enthusiast, Standley specializes in natural hair focusing on locs. Standley enjoys connecting his customers with beauty brands in a positive and supportive environment. Other areas of interest are fashion and style, cultural and diversity issues, human empowerment, and health equity.
DIANE C. BAILEY
For Diane Bailey natural hair is more then a hairstyle, it is a way of being and a lifestyle. Known as a “Master Pioneer” in the natural hair industry and has been called the “God-Mother of Natural Hair”. Ms. Bailey has spent more then 25 years as a salon entrepreneur as the president and art director of Tendrils Hair Spa, one the first salons in New York City to feature chemically free services for textured hair. As an appointed ADVISOR to the state of New York, she has advised the state on the development of the nation’s first natural hair styling license. In 1999, Ms. Bailey wrote the first textbook Natural Hair and Braiding by Milady and has created several professional CURRICULUM’S to teach the art and science of natural hair styling. Ms. Bailey has a new edition text book, Milady Natural Hair and Braiding which launched in Spring 2014.
As a SheaMoisture brand ambassador, Ms. Bailey is a part of the Public Relations and Consumer Engagement departments of Sundial Brands. In these capacities, Ms. Bailey contributes to the team development of events that engage, educate and promote real audience connections with the SheaMoisture Brands. As an expert presenter for SheaMoisture Brands, she has been able to reflect the objectives of Sundial Brands, which is to provide hair, skin and beauty products that are healing and nurturing to the entire being.
Diane Bailey is a celebrity hair stylist and has been honored to work with Beyoncé Knowles, Lauryn Hill, Terry McMillian, Iyanla Vanzant, including many other creative artists.
Ms. Bailey has a new vision for the industry. Currently, Ms. Bailey is the Founder and CEO of Emerge: Natural Beauty Industry Alliance; a trade association which will be the industry’s resource to develop leadership and ensure economic, political, cultural, social and educational empowerment to the community. She is also currently outlining a new curriculum for an educational institution to provide natural hair and braiding certification.
As a writer and educator, Diane Bailey has contributed editorial content, interviews and pictorials for many national hair and fashion magazines off line and on line, including Refinery29, NaturallCurly.com, StyleBlazer.com Essence.com, Essence Magazine, Allure, Lucky, Heart and Soul, Modern Salon, Braids and Beauty, New York Times and several others.
“It is my passion to elevate industry engagement and create educational natural hair and beauty events that help the community to embrace textured hair and value lifestyles that are progressive, healthy and balanced.”
DON PITTMAN
Mr. Don was born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y. He started his journey as a hair stylist straight out of Sarah J. Hale High School. He spent most of his professional career as a master hair stylist. He traveled the world as a platform artist/educator teaching hair cutting, and hair styling techniques. As a master stylist, he displayed his talent on several media outlets. He has styled hair for music videos, on and off-Broadway shows, movies, and Spike Lee’s Malcolm X and Woman Do It Better. After being around several private independent films for an extended period of time, Mr. Don became interested in cameras.
Mr. Don adapted his great work ethic to photography. Becoming a renowned photographer in NYC, he still encountered some challenges along his journey.
During his journey as a photographer, Mr. Don saw how difficult it could be to network and to advance in the entertainment industry due to various reasons like simply not knowing how. Thus the idea of the NYC Shoot-A-Thon was born; having different talents working together in one room for the same goal. Five years later the NYC Shoot-a-thon has grown into one of New York City’s largest networking photo sharing event. The
NYC Shoot-A-Thon is an event that is created for Photographers, Models, Make up artist, Designers, Bloggers, Video-ographers All working together for 30hrs of nonstop shooting and videos. Achieving amazing Images with 16 different theme sets, Antique cars and amazing concepts you can build a professional portfolio in three days.
TEMPIE SATCHER
Author and Public Speaker, Tempie Satcher-Ducosin is the Founder of DC’s Annual Love, Locs and Natural Hair Expo, and Nappy-Oke Event. Both events feature workshops by natural hair specialists and health and fitness experts, fashion and hair shows, vendors, food, music, and much more.
Tempie Satcher-Ducosin, is a native Washingtonian and natural hair educator who has dedicated her life to inspiring others about the benefits of natural living. Tempie’s Asaze Natural Hair Salon, is located in Northeast Washington, DC. She has also given lectures on natural hair and nutrition throughout the community, her latest venue being Prince George’s Community College.
Tempie started styling hair at a young age. After she had been working for the government for 13 years, she lost her job. During this time she noticed people wearing locs and braids and decided to fine-tune her childhood skills by attending Madam Walker’s Braidery and School located in Temple Hills, Maryland.
“I told myself it was time to either sink or swim, so I dug into my creative skills,” Tempie says. Along with caring for natural hair, Tempie was also health, and body conscious and became a certified aerobics instructor. In February of 2002, she opened Asaze Natural Hair Salon. Asaze, which means, God Is Power, serves people of all ethnicities.
Along with working at the salon, Tempie serves as an activist and motivator in the hair and health industry. In her spare time she works diligently in the community as an aerobics instructor for youth and elderly. Tempie inspires to reach the entire nation to educate them on the beauty and benefits of natural hair and health.
DC’s Annual Love, Locs and Natural Hair Expo, which is conducted each year on the third Saturday in April was established because Tempie, who would frequent hair expos in other states, decided that DC needed its own expo. Her expos focus on educating people on how to be natural from “head through toe”. Each year she basis the expo around a different theme.
Tempie is also the creative force behind Nappy-Oke. Similar to the Love, Locs event, Nappy-Oke is where natural hair meets karaoke. She decided to hold the Nappy-Oke event as a way of getting naturals, and the community as a whole together in between the annual Love, Locs and Natural Hair Expo events.
Tempie wrote and self-published her first book “Don’t Get Discouraged… Be Encouraged” as a continuing effort to encourage and uplift others.
ANITA HILL-MOSES
As an Alopecia sufferer, Anita Hill Moses has dedicated years to research and study in the area of Alopecia (Hair Loss). Anita took a heartfelt and emotional approach to the research of various hair loss issues. After four years of clinical research, formula development, and product branding NHR was created. She is a veteran Natural Hair Care Specialist, Licensed Cosmetologist, and Trichology researcher. Anita has assisted hundreds of women in hair restoration, the natural way. The NHR approach to battling hair loss is totally holistic and takes into account restoring your hair the “healthy” way. No steroids, no painful shots, no synthetic drugs, and no transplants. Just herbs that promote hair thickening, hair growth, hair strengthening, and a consistent proven regiment.
SHANTI WALKER
One year out of college, Shanti knew what his career would be. His creative genius has kept MWB current and growing. The Lok Kapp (TM), an original design by Shanti is quickly catching on as THE quick transitional head piece. This unique headpiece enables the wearer to have Locks instantly. Shanti Walker has been courted for his master styling by the likes of Jennifer Holiday and Venus Williams. His creations can be seen on the covers of premier magazines such as Essence and Sanata International. He has won numerous hair competitions including the Golden Scissors Awards. As partner in the growing Walker brand, Shanti brings new flavor and creativity to their expanding business. This Master celebrity stylist with personality-plus is also a fashion/accessory designer, lyrisist and vocalist.
MARCI WALKER
Mrs.Walker is a dedicated and passionate woman, who loves teaching and being creative. There are many accolades to her credit, but she most treasures her relationship with God. She smiles, when she talks about her support team - James - her husband of 39 years, Shanti and Kareem -her sons, and her pure joy, grandsons Canaan and Tzar. When asked about her job she says, 'I get up every morning and go to a party not a job." Mrs. Walker developed and taught "The Art of Braiding" course at Prince Georges Community College from 1997 - 2009. She now teaches the natural hair course for professional use at MWB's Trade School. She's also a Certified Sisterlocks Consultant, Licensed Make-up artist, Founder/President of the Self Image Awards Foundation and a long time member of Union Temple.
MALAIKA-TAMU COOPER
Owner of Dreadz N’ Headz Natural Hair Care Center. A native of Baltimore and a Natural Hair Care Master/Entrepreneur Advocate. Winner of the National Golden Scissors award for three (3) consecutive years. She is affectionately known by many as the “LOC MAMA”.
Founder of the Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expose, Poets N’ The Park/Happy Nappy Day held annually, Malaika has served a plethora of clients that include people and places in Paris, French West Indies and Tunisia (North Africa). She has taught and empowered many women locally and across the Diaspora. Through her quintessential motivation, many of these women are now proud business owners in the natural hair c are industry.
She states “it has always been my ministry to educate people about their natural hair, its beauty, significance, and bring them back to their natural states; mind, body and soul”. Ultimately, empowering people to become entrepreneurs. Her passion is giving opportunities to our young black woman who may not fit into Corporate America and equip them with lifelong skills. Enabling them to be independent and self sufficient. She continues to touch the lives of many not only in the industry but personally as well. Remembering home … where it all began. If it is Gods’ will it is Malaika’s way!
Malaika has over 20 years of professional natural hair care expertise. Dedicated to learning and teaching innovative techniques for natural hair, she has developed several natural hair care techniques to help sistah’s and brotha’s nurture and restore their hair to its natural state. She has her own line of bath and body scrubs, non-itch hair formulas as well as natural hair pomades.
She has reached judge status and has judged 90% of the natural hair care event competitions across the country and internationally. Her clientele includes but not limited to, recording artist Wyclef Jean, baseball player Manny Ramirez, Maryland’s’ Congressmen/woman, members of City Council and a host of local artists.
Baltimore Ravens, Torrey Smith, in a commercial filmed on location at the DreadznHeadz salon in Woodlawn, with Malaika Cooper.
MZ LADY LOX
Mz. Lady Lox welcomes you to her dynamic world of holistic haircare! As women continue exploring, enjoying, and embracing their unique expressions,they can rely on the mind, body, and spirit of Mz. Lady Lox for an authentic,evolutionary experience!
Mind
Not new, but true to perfecting her craft, Mz. Lady Lox has gained over 20 years of wisdom in the field! “The Queen of Naturals” solidified her thrown by earning practicing credentials at Hogan Institute of Cosmetology, after receiving her Natural Braiding license and instructional certification at SBC Braiding Academy in Virginia . She uses her education and experience to provide clients professional and compassionate consultations.
body
Mz. Lady Lox’s incredible wellness journey is a fuel to her fabulous fire! From promoting her educational platform on proper holistic haircare techniques. From being mentored by the great pioneers such as Thando Kafele , Malaika Tamu Cooper and Maria Thompson to humbly serving as brand ambassador to the leading haircare line Jamaican Mango & Lime, to gracing the stages of Bronner Brothers, Taliah Waajid, and several hair shows in the states and abroad. Know for her signature Red Locs she has been featured in several magazines and print ads such as Sophisticates Black Hairstyles , Vibe Magazine ,XXL , The Source , Braid Game and Taji Mag..... Currently Mz. Lady Lox is focusing on Educating stylist and consumers . She has educated students and consumers at Premier hair shows ,Kansas City Natural hair show, Kembe return to your Roots in the United Kingdom. She obtain the first work permit in Bermuda for a hairstylist. It is actually Mz. Lady Lox’s personal dedication to natural healthcare regimens that is the greatest testimony to her commitment to excellence!
Spirit
As a true reflection the strength and courage, Lady Lox has been growing and maintaining her own locs for over 20 years while recovering from the hardships of domestic violence. Mz. Lady Lox is the epitome of a Queen fully embracing her crown and truly embodies the spirit of Abundant Light!
AYANA CARD
Ayana Card is a licensed cosmetologist with a degree from Midway-Paris beauty school. She began her career 20 years ago, when she took a position as a natural hair stylist and extension specialist at Khamit Kinks salon in Tribeca NY. Always wanting to constantly ascend ,she then took a position with Debra Hare bey at Red Creative Art salon which helped and exposed her to photo shoots and publishing her work, As her styles became more in demand ,she had the opportunity to work with some of the best stylists, photographers and artists in the business ,with work in several publications under her belt Ayana decided to open her own natural hair salon: Kinkyrootz ,in addition she along with a partner formed an outreach community organization Breaking Barriers. We host an annual cultural expo free for the community to attend while bridging gaps through arts, culture and education. Ayana also received the 2015 MASTER PIONEER AWARD of the natural hair industry. Ayana’s strives to continue the legacy of strong, positive black entrepreneurs who have paved the way as well as passing, teaching and sharing with one another especially our youth.
NEKHENA EVANS
Nekhena Evans, Receives THE MASTER PIONEER AWARD October 2011 ♦
♦ Ms. Evans authored, Hairlocking: Everything you Need to Know™ the first published
book on the practice of Hairlocking. It has sold thousands and has become known as
The Loc Bible.
♦ Created NYC's first Loc Conference: INTERTWINED Producer of seven legendary shows.
♦ Resident Producer Annual Natural Hair Show for the International African American
Arts Festival one of the largest cultural festivals in the world for the ten years.
♦ Created one of the first lines of all natural Hair Care Products for coiled textures
Hair Milk, Hair Honey, Moisturizing Shampoo and Herbal Tea Rinse.
♦ Created one of the largest collections of Hair Jewelry exclusively for Locs, Sisterlocs,
Dreadlocks, Braids & Twists worldwide. Expanded into Ponytail Holders and Hair
Accessories for natural and other hair types.
♦ Veteran Exhibitor Vendor with over 25 years of experience exhibiting worldwide.
♦ Renown National and International Educator, Speaker, Natural Hair Specialist
Natural Beauty Expert Consultant Natural Hair and Beauty Industry
♦ Awards/ Honors:
♦ Visionary Award , Brooklyn Caribbean Chambers of Commerce 2003
♦ ADORNMENT: Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Show, UK , Keynote Speaker 2004
♦ Excellence/ Women In Small Business Award , NYC Mayor Bloomberg 2005
♦ Pioneer Award , The New York Natural, Health and Beauty Universe 2009
♦ The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage - The Will To Adorn
Project Master Artist 2010
♦Master Pioneer Award 2012, Brooklyn Museum