Educators

SHOW EDUCATORS

1. Dr. Doris Moseley, ---How to Stimulate Hair Growth"

Doris Mosley is the personification of professionalism and entrepreneurial-ism. She is an accomplished cosmetologist, certified trichologist, entrepreneur, educator, inspirational speaker and industry trailblazer. Doris keeps her own professional edge in her salon, located in Inglewood, California. She specializes in hair augmentation integration and restoration services, cranial prosthesis units, strand by strand augmentation, versatile hair integration and stellar custom-made wigs and is a pioneer in the hair industry with over 40 years of service.

2. Dr. Tish Sutton, Bronner Bros Show Director, --- Teaching ""The Art of Social Media Marketing"

As a certified cosmetologist for 19 years, with 24 years of experience Tish Sutton has traveled internationally leaving her footprints behind. She has career experience as a International educator, author, stylist, successful salon owner, motivational speaker and Hair Expo organizer. She is a credited stylist for film, TV and music videos. She has worked with Eugene Davis for Mercedes Benz Miami fashion Week and on the set for Reebok. She is the CEO and founder of Hair Trendz Professional Products line and The Tour Hair Expo. In 2017 she was presented with Bronner Brothers trailblazer award. The Best Is Yet To Come.

3. TORAIN of Fusion Extensions---Teaching "How to Buy and Import Hair"

Torain has been a major force in the hair design industry for more than forty years. A native Of New York city that attended the Wilfed Academy of Beauty culture. After his graduation from in the Wilfed and returning from the London based Vidal Sassoon Institute of Hair cutting, He led the movement in Precision cutting and Blowing ring. He is credited will introducing the Fusion hair extension techniques that gained tremendous popularity around the world.

4. Janel Shealey Smith, Celebrity Stylist, Teaching-- "Updos and Silk Press"
Accomplished Hair Sculptor. For over 25 years, award- winning Janel Sealy Smith has taken the industry by storm, using hair and her cosmetology talents as a canvas for redefining beauty and transforming lives. Her exquisite styling has been featured in top magazines such as Essence, Ultimate Weaves & Extensions, Black Passion, Mazza, Brides, ESPN, Step by Step, and Brooks Brothers. She’s known for styling hair for major music videos such as Trey Songz “Say Ahh” and John Legend’s “Wake Up Everybody”. She’s also styled for television shows, films, and New York Fashion Week shows. Some of her famous clientele include Vivica A Foxx, Toya Bush Harris, and Justine Skye. Janel was one of the featured stylists on BET’s hair styling series Tears, Shears, & Beauty. Technique Innovator. Heard of puzzle cutting and J-Factor weaving? Janel’s mastery of the art of weaving and cutting , resulted in the creation of her innovative hair styling techniques that stylists around the world are using and replicating on their clients. She is also the brilliant mind behind JASS PRODUCTS. Leader and Educator. With her trusted expertise in editorial styling, hair and beauty companies call on Janel when looking to start or expand their product lines. She has worked with leading hair companies such as Janet Collections, Model Model, Sensual, and Sensationnel. On the educational front, Hair & Beauty trade shows such as Bronner Bros, Premiere, and I.H.S have all sought Janel to lead panel discussions on emerging and existing hair trends. For Janel`s complete bio and other info, go to www.cocoamane.com.

5. Tiana Von Johnson, Branding Expert---Teaching "How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Brand"

Dr. Tiana Von Johnson is a world renowned branding strategist for celebrities and everyday individuals building their businesses and brands. In addition, she is CEO of AMBITION By Tiana Von Johnson, a global beauty subscription brand, and the Gold Star Group, a Wall Street-based real estate brokerage. Although Tiana was determined and actually reached high levels of education and success in the corporate world at a young age, she felt this was not her true calling. Miserable with the predictable routine of her day job, the then 27-year-old single mother of two living paycheck to paycheck, Tiana took a step out on faith, quit her job and tried her hand at entrepreneurship. Faced with fears and many setbacks, Tiana was determined to win and in her first year running her own business she generated over $1 million. She built a mega brand, which led to countless television and media interviews on TV One, Black Enterprise, CNN, Crain’s New York Business, Curbed, Marie Claire, News 12, The Real Deal and more. In 2013, she signed a major television deal with NBC Universal for her very own show, Powerhouse. Always building brands and on the lookout for creative revenue streams, Tiana realized that she needed to be part of the $72 billion beauty industry. Seeing the high demand for products and services, she launched AMBITION By Tiana Von Johnson, a first of its kind, high-end beauty subscription that delivers 15+ luxury full-sized beauty product must-haves from one signature line valued at over $600. In addition, Tiana launched Women Doing It Big (WDIB) 10 2013, an organization that motivates and educates women around the world to build their businesses, communities and families through entrepreneurship; her popular signature WDIB Luncheon is held annually in various cities.

6. Lakeisha Michelle---Teaching "Short Haircut Boot-Camp Live"

Lakeisha Mitchelle took her life from broke and broken, to world traveling, #1 international best selling author, singing, songwritin. g, work from wherever way days. She used the beauty industry to design life on her terms. After creating a six figure salon business in Dallas and Los Angeles she realized there is a formula that just works, and beauty professionals everywhere can do it. She is determined to tell as many cosmetologists as she can so that they too can create a barely recognizable life. Her fun live streams and courses are designed to inspire, teach, and kick your butt into action. You can live life on your terms. The beauty industry is a gift that allows you be blessed while being an even bigger blessing to others. If you are ready for that next level version of you, take a leap of faith, invest in yourself, and take one of her classes. Members rave about the results they see in their business and personal life! If not now, then when? The magic shift you desire is inside of you...waiting for you to tap in!

7. Tomeka James, International Extensions Expert (Paid Class, Monday March 25th)
Tomeka James is an international stylist/ based out of Northern NJ specializing but not limited to hair replacement, styling, and business. A young entrepreneur who is rapidly growing a reputation as an industry favorite for her innovative techniques, instructional skills and wealth of knowledge reguarding the beauty industry. Tomeka is traveling the world instructing thousands of stylists and helping them get to the next level with her intensive/limitless training. Tomeka is a firm believer that education is the key to success and believes that “ the success of one can be the success of all”. She gives back to the community through several different organizations and events such as feeding the homeless, clothing drives, toys for tots and more. Tomeka dedicates her time to battered women’s shelters, styling hair and promoting self-esteem. She’s a motivational speaker to adults as well as the youth. She wants everyone she meets to know that whatever their struggle may be, they can overcome it and achieve their goals. Tomeka helps young children believe in themselves and opens their eyes to the possibilities of the world. She shares her life experiences with others and explains how she has become the woman she is today. Tomeka J. is the owner of Tomeka’s Beauty (a hair replacement /styling center in Maplewood, NJ---The President /Founder of the Stylist and Salon Owners Network which is an organization that brings the beauty industry together. She is the creator of the “DSW” the Detachable Sewn Weave, The Mekani weaving technique, Roll-N-Sew and the Wig molding process. The Author of "Braiding Patterns for Weaving" book. She is also the CEO of Extensions Expo Show in NJ. A past Educator at Dudley’s DCU and a platform artist working with several companies. She can be seen at most of the major shows. Tomeka has been featured in Salon Sense Magazine as Professional of the Month. Her techniques have graced the pages of many publications such as Style Q, Hair Gallery and more.

Her behind the scenes styles for celebrities and models for t.v. and photo shoots has made her one of the most sought after stylist in the industry. Tomeka J. shares her creativity with the world through her extensive step by step line of Instructional dvds/ downloads featuring wig making, weaving, cuts and more. A cd collection—9 strategies for instant success, building a high performance team and how to hire an assistant. She also has a salon forms booklet which contains the forms needed for day to day salon functions. The MEKA line consists of weaving tools, hair, and beauty supplies. Tomeka and her staff are available for individual and group trainings as well and hosts her own seminars and may be in a town near you soon.

8. Yancey Edwards, Shear Insanity --- Teaching "Cutting Extensions, Wigs & Weaves"

Award winning Emmy nominated Educator, platform artist hairstylist Yancey Edwards is celebrating 20 years as a licensed cosmetologist. My work has been in, national book best sellers covers, television as well as movies. His hair studio Shear Insanity is located in East Orange NJ. Yancey has also created his own awards show called, The Blackout Awards were he honors creatives on all forms. Enter the world of cutting with extensions and commercially wefted hair to give a flawless finish. Yancey has been a featured celebrity stylist on the the day time TV show "The View".

9. Keya Neal, ABCH Certified, Colorist, Educator, and Coach. --- Teaching "Advance Coloring Techniques"
Stylist of 24 years and salon owner for 10 years, Keya has been an educator and platform artist for several major brands. Keya founded the Kolour Kulture in 2015- designed to educate and empower all nationalities/cultures with unparalleled curriculums shared through various outlets- trade show classes to include Premiere Shows (Orlando, Philly, and Birmingham), Bronner Brothers, national independent classes, seminars, expos, and Kulture Kamp. Keya coaches and mentors individually and in groups through Koaching webinars. Keya’s Kolour Interpretation curriculum is unique in delivery as it is easy to understand and has been proven to increase confidence and profitability. Keya was the only African American female educator at the ABCH Summit 2018. Keya is committed to the increase of inclusion and diversity of the beauty industry. Her Texture vs Race curriculum and movement is spreading wildly throughout the industry. Her ultimate goal is to share the love of color with everyone and improve the overall landscape of the beauty industry.

10. Syleena Johnson, Sister Circle (TV One)---Hosting "Beauty Talk"

Syleena Johnson grew up outside of Chicago and one might say music chose her, although she was initially discouraged from getting into the business by her father. Her mother, incidentally, became the nation’s first Black female police commissioner. Syleena released the independent album LOVE HANGOVER in 1996. A Jive Records executive immediately offered Syleena a recording contract upon hearing her demo tape. The dissolution of a relationship with an abusive boyfriend provided raw material for her major label debut album, CHAPTER 1: LOVE, PAIN & FORGIVENESS, in 2001, which yielded the hit “I Am Your Woman,” penned by fellow Chicagoan R. Kelly, and led to critical acclaim as an exceptional new voice on the R&B scene. Her follow-up, CHAPTER 2: THE VOICE, which featured guests such as Busta Rhymes, yielded the hit “Guess What” and was hailed as one of the best R&B albums of the year. Meanwhile, Kanye West tapped Syleena to handle the vocals on the Top Ten worldwide hit “All Falls Down,” which also garnered her and West a Grammy nomination and four VMA nominations for the video. With momentum building, Syleena released CHAPTER 3: THE FLESH, which featured guests R. Kelly, Anthony Hamilton, Jermaine Dupri, Common and Twista—a mark of respect from her peers—as well as the hit “Another Relationship.” Subsequently she also scored a hit with Cam’ron and Kanye West with “Down & Out” and appeared on albums by DMX and Shawnna. Syleena released CHAPTER 4: LABOR PAINS on her own Aneelys Records in 2008,. The album opened with sounds from the birth of her and her husband’s first child, a son. In 2011 she gave birth to their second son. CHAPTER 5: UNDERRATED followed and featured the single “A Boss” and a stunning duet with Tweet, “Angry Girl.” In 2012 Syleena released the ACOUSTIC SOUL SESSIONS EP and the following year she joined forces with Musiq Soulchild for the reggae album 9INE. CHAPTER 6: COUPLES THERAPY followed in 2014, coinciding with her national profile via the reality show R&B DIVAS ATLANTA and MARRIAGE BOOT CAMP, as well as an appearance with her family on IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE. With the release of REBIRTH OF SOUL, Syleena Johnson reaffirms her place as one of the most dynamic singers of her generation, rooted in the great soul tradition and uniquely capable of moving it forward.

11. Tiffany Baxter -Tzipporah

From South Carolina native Residing in Atlanta ,GA has made a remarkable name for herself and her brilliant brand “Tzipporah Braids” by the gift of braiding , dub the Talent of creativity . Licensed since the age of 16 Tiffany balances with tasteful dedication to a Life of being a mom , wife traveling, award winning , celebrity braider , educator, business owner and also a music platform . Well known for quick hands, neat work

13. Krystal Tanner-@K.Styles, International Braiding Expert,
Krystal Vaden, a professional braider who is constantly questioning ways of becoming better. Braiding all of my life and 2 years professionally, it has become apart of me. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Passionate about my role as a braider because it allows me to help women feel good about themselves, as well as educate them about hair care. Better known as K Styles, building a brand and maintaining a family is a challenge. Nothing is too hard with God on my side.