Creative Class 2019

  Name: Gracie J Occupation: Nail Stylist How We Know Her: The luxe nail pro’s work has its claws all over pop culture. Why We Chose Her: From working with popular celebs like Yara Shahidi to landing gigs with on trend brands like Fenty, Gracie J has significantly expanded her brand’s reach. What’s Next: She’s working […]

Name: Susan Oludele Occupation: Hair stylist Location: New York How We Know Her: The handiwork of the Brooklyn-bred “hair magician” has crowned some of our favorite celebs, including Justine Skye, Alek Wek and Beyonce. Why We Chose Her: Thanks to Susy, the masses are getting the message: braids aren’t just a trend. They are glamorous, […]

Name: Funmi Ford Location: Montgomery, Alabama How We Know Her:  A content creator at her core, Funmi’s popularity soared as she began serving her own brand of fashion and lifestyle tips on social media. Why We Chose Her: The southern-based trendsetter’s affordable styled looks are a hit online and have made her a staple on […]

Name: Raynell “Supa Cent” Stewart a.k.a. Wuzzam Supa Occupation: Entrepreneur Location: New Orleans How We Know Her: Back in 2017, the astute beauty biz gem’s products famously generated $1 million in revenue… in 90 minutes. Why We Chose Her: A focused entrepreneur, Wuzzam Supa is consistently shattering sales records. What’s Next: The Crayon Case’s latest […]

  Name: Jesseca Dupart Occupation: Entrepreneur Location: New Orleans How We Know Her: The salon owner got to the root to our hair issues—literally—by creating formulas that help maintain healthy hair and repair damaged edges. Why We Chose Her: The savvy executive’s Kaleidoscope brand is keeping the masses’ strands—and her money—long. What’s Next: As Kaleidoscope’s hair product line […]