10 Black Educators You Should Follow on Instagram

These are just 10 of the many talented Black educators and hairstylists you should be following 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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