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10 Black Educators You Should Follow on Instagram

Jun 18th, 2021

In honor of Juneteenth, we wanted to lift up Black beauty professionals that are making a change in the industry through top-notch education. From curly hair specialists to advocates for inclusivity in the professional beauty industry to downright amazing hairstylists, these artists’ Instagram profiles are rife with fun, educational content that’s available right at your fingertips.

10 Must-follow Black Educators

  • Naeemah LaFond @naeemahlafond
  • Keya Neal @keyaartistically
  • Tippi Shorter @tippishorter
  • Aymen Eldabli @mohesco
  • Takisha Sturdivant-Drew @takishahair
  • Kiyah Wright @kiyahwright1
  • John Mosley @popular_nobody
  • Paula Peralta @thepaulaperalta
  • Danielle Green @radicallycurly 
  • Daisy Henson @curlyhairdaze
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