Wella Announces the Finalists of Wella Trend Vision Awards
This year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
by Anne Moratto
Mizani USA Introduces the New Texture Squad Pros
The team is a group of professional hairstylists with a specialty in textured hair.
by Staff
October 3, 2018
2 min to read
Mizani has assembled a team of hairstylists who specialize in a diverse range of hair types and textures; inspiring #TextureLove in the campaign messaging.
From celebrity stylists, color experts, editorial darlings to salon owners and beyond, the brand's Texture Squad will provide styling and care to women with all hair types. They'll also apply their skills at editorial shoots, runway shows, social media campaigns and freelance projects.
As diversity in the fashion industry continues to grow (for Spring 2018, 36.9% of runway models and 34% of national print models in ad campaigns were women of color), natural and textured hair is no longer considered a trend but instead has proven to be a mainstay in the fashion world.
Mizani brings salon-quality products to professional stylists and consumers with an emphasis on providing ideal formulations for textured hair. Each Texture Squad Pro ambassador has been handpicked for their versatile styling skills and expert knowledge in textured hair.
Meet them below:
MARCIA HAMILTON @marciahamilton
Traveling the world for the love of hair, celebrity stylist and texture expert, Marcia, works with top acts in Hollywood and the music industry.
LEYSA CARILLO @leysahairandmakeup
Known for her seamless blonde and vibrant color application on curls, Leysa uses her social media as an outlet to inspire women to flaunt their texture.
PEKELA RILEY @pekelariley
A master stylist and serial entrepreneur, Pekela seriously does it all, from running her own salon, to educating others, to hosting her own radio show.
DAVID THOMPSON @davidthompsonhair
A master of Texture and custom wig design, David's passion for continuing education has kept him in the forefront of hair trends in the industry while still adding his own personal touch.
PETER MAZILU @petermazilu
Peter showcases his skills on social media influencers — including Daphne Joy and Melissa Hays — who collectively reach millions of followers through Instagram.
DEYCKE HEIDORN @deyckeheidorn
Inspired by fine art and haute couture, Deycke’s creative work is featured in fashion editorials starring top models such as Sara Sampaio and Liya Kebede. As an expert in the maintenance of Texture, she insists that beautiful hair is also healthy hair.
RACHEL REDD @rachel_redd
Color and curls are Rachel’s expertise, applying vibrant and seamless color creations on all textures of hair.
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by Anne Moratto
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by Anne Moratto
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Looking Inward: With Community at Its Heart, Davines Reinvents Its Pro Channel for North America
The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.
by Anne Moratto
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by Anne Moratto
Premiere San Antonio Returns as a Must-Attend Beauty Trade Show in the Southwest
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by Anne Moratto
MODERN SALON Boot Camp Is Coming to Philadelphia
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by Anne Moratto
Reddit Releases Its First Beauty-Specific Report: Conversations Around Beauty, Hair, Nail, and Skincare
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by Anne Moratto
Entries Are Open for Wella Professionals’ Trend Vision Awards 2026
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by Anne Moratto
Black Beauty Roster Hosts Beauty Expo Presented by SalonCentric in NYC
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by Staff
Pro Beauty Pulse: A Monthly View of Industry Confidence
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by Stacey Soble
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by Stacey Soble
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Sponsored by BeautyWorld Dubai