Beauty Blazers

Anthony is a master barber and the owner of Uppercuts, one of the most sought-after barbershops in the Grand Prairie area. He says that some of his most fulfilling moments at the shop are when he sees his toughest clients fighting back a smile...

Alicia is a second-generation business owner and licensed esthetician who, at just 23 years old, has operated her own skincare clinic for almost four years. She was introduced to the beauty industry at a very young age by her aunt...

Michele Aquino describes herself as a proud Dominican-American woman who draws on her heritage and creativity to provide personalized, holistic haircare experiences. Raised by two hardworking Dominican immigrants...

Disrupting the industry and challenging beauty norms are nothing new for social entrepreneur and activist Carolina Contreras. Known in the industry as “Miss Rizos,” Carolina has been advocating for people...

Jazmin’s passion for the beauty industry started very early in life. As a little girl, she remembers constantly getting into her mom’s cosmetics and being fascinated by all of the different types of hair and makeup products...

Nadine Ramos is a New York native and proud Latina with Puerto Rican roots. Her story begins with a humble upbringing on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, where she overcame several challenges early on in life...

Canadian nail artist, Winnie Huang (@winnieisawesome) began her career in 2013 and despite having just two years of experience at the time of "NAILS Next Top Nail Artist"...

When it comes to the rarified air of true celebrity makeup artists, Nick Barose (@nickbarose) is firmly established in the firmament. Known for creating beautifully flawless...

LA-based hairstylist, educator, Matrix Ambassador and SalonCentric #ItTakesAProTeam Artist Philip Wolff has worked to break the mold of the stereotypical male hairdresser...

As a Celebrity Hairstylist and Founder of Utiles Beauty, Alyx Liu (@alyxliu) has extensive experience in many beauty specialties, including fashion, editorial, commercial...

With a unique eye for design and flawless technical skills, Mark has racked up the accolades: two-time North American Hairstyling Award (NAHA) finalist...

Emily Chen (@emchenhair), Hairstylist, Educator, SalonCentric #ItTakesAProTeam Artist and owner of Brooks & Harlow Salon in Victor, N.Y., has made a name for herself...