Queer Beauty with Jen Martens

After a lifetime of not being able to live authenticity because that’s what you were “supposed to do”, Jen found her way to live her truth.

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The 13th child of 15, Dean Banowetz grew up on a farm in Iowa. Entering the Army during “The Gay Cancer” + The Aids Pandemic made the military an unsafe space to be Queer.

Queer BeautyAnnie | The Hair NerdsJune 3, 2020Comment

Queer Beauty with Annie Lerwill

Annie grew up feeling different but desperately wanting to fit in... it is a sentiment a lot of us share. The professional beauty industry opened up a world full of people like her who were creative and brave... people who had endured the same things she had and found their voice. Pro Beauty allows her to live her life authentically.

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The Republic of "The New Normal"

Annie | The Hair NerdsMay 29, 2020Comment

Sola Salon Studios to the Rescue

As Sola has continued to grow and thrive within our industry, it’s easy to see why stylist flock to Sola as a first choice in taking control of their business and studio spaces.

Hair Nerd Life, Beauty in the BackgroundAnnie | The Hair NerdsMay 19, 2020Comment

Queer Beauty

With Pride Celebrations canceling all over the world due to the pandemic, it is so important to us at The Hair Nerds to share the stories of our LGBTQ2S+ community within the beauty industry.

Queer BeautyAnnie | The Hair NerdsMay 14, 2020Comment

California [COVID-19] Dreamin'

As I'm writing this, it is my 46th day in quarantine. I live in San Diego, CA... Our official state shut down left me in complete shock

Hair Nerd Life, Hair-NewsAnnie | The Hair NerdsMay 7, 2020 Comment

Caitlyn Duffy: Reopening after COVID-19

With Georgia being one of the first states in the U.S. to lift it’s stay-home orders, we wanted to talk to the stylists that are having to make a very difficult decision: To open… or to wait.

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Sam Villa Calls on Famous Friends to #SaveOurSalons

The Sam Villa company has contributed over $25K to the relief fund so far, and with a little help from their friends, hopes to raise much more.

Hair-NewsAnnie | The Hair NerdsMay 4, 2020Comment

Katie Pattison

I love working with individuals to find the perfect cut to fit their unique hair type, personality, and lifestyle; and my love for hair is rivaled only by my love for the people I get to meet & know when they sit in my chair. Also, inspired by all things vintage/retro, queer/lesbian

HairlebritiesAnnie | The Hair NerdsMay 1, 2020Comment

Sassoon Academy Complimentary Distance Learning Program for Schools

For schools currently approved to offer distance learning we would like to provide 4 weeks of complimentary access to SASSOONLINE- up to 20 hours of distance learning content per week.

Hair-NewsErin ShortApril 28, 2020Covid-19, Sassoon Academy, Distance Learning, Cosmetology SchoolComment

Searching for optimism in the midst of uncertainty and fear

Hair Nerd LifeAnnie | The Hair NerdsApril 24, 2020Comment

John Douglas Byers

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Support Your Local Barber- How Victory Barber & Brand is Providing Relief During COVID-19

Hair-NewsErin ShortApril 15, 2020Covid-19, stylist relief, Victory Brand and Barber, Support your local barberComment

Coty Professional Creates Relief Fund

As part of its COVID-19 industry relief package, Coty Professional Beauty* has established a fund of $200K to support stylists and manicurists through the Hairdressers at Heart program,awarding up to $1,000 per cash grant that can be used at their discretion.

Hair-NewsErin ShortApril 14, 2020Covid-19, coty professional, stylist relief fundComment