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As a salon-raised brand, it’s our purpose to give back to the stylist community and make a difference. A few months ago, we announced that we’re partnering up with Beauty Changes Lives to launch two scholarships (with 12 recipients total) that fund BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ aspiring stylists to attend cosmetology school. Those recipients have been chosen, and we can’t wait to introduce you.
what is Beauty Changes Lives?
Beauty Changes Lives is a nonprofit that supports beauty professionals throughout their career journey. According to their mission statement (which you can find on their website, here!) they “empower the next generation of beauty professionals through scholarships, mentorship, and advanced education.” Since 2013, the Beauty Changes Lives foundation has awarded over $3.1 million and over 700 scholarships to future beauty professionals.
the scholarship
What: We are proud to partner with Beauty Changes Lives to launch two scholarships to fund BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ aspiring pros to attend beauty school. We offered 8 partial (4 $5K scholarships per season) and 4 “full ride” (2 $15K scholarship per season) scholarships spread across 2 programs.
Who: This scholarship is for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ future beauty professionals that are newly accepted or currently enrolled students.
Why: As a salon-raised brand, we want to make a difference in our future stylists’ lives and invest in the next generation of professionals.
meet the recipients
Ronica: She/her
- Program: “Friend to Hair” BIPOC Cosmetology Student Scholarship
- What school she’ll be attending: Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Charlotte
- A word from Ronica: "Diversity opens the eyes and windows of the hearts of people and acceptance."
Bethel: She/her
- Program: “Friend to Hair” BIPOC Cosmetology Student Scholarship
- What school she’ll be attending: Paul Mitchell The Houston School
- A word from Bethel: "I am excited and determined to see how much change and opportunities I can bring to people who look like me."
Janya: She/her
- Program: “Friend to Hair” BIPOC Cosmetology Student Scholarship
- What school she’ll be attending: Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Charlotte
- A word from Janya: "Moving into the professional hair world, this program will help me spread the love, spread the skills, and spread the knowledge."
Mia: She/her
- Program: “Friend to Hair” LGBTQIA+ Cosmetology Student Scholarship
- What school she’ll be attending: Paul Mitchell School Chicago
- A word from Mia: "My mom has taught me drive and she taught me dedication which allowed me to apply for this scholarship and receiving it will help me in becoming an amazing trans hairstylist icon."
Alexis: She/her
- Program: “Friend to Hair” LGBTQIA+ Cosmetology Student Scholarship
- What school she’ll be attending: Taylor Andrews
- A word from Alexis: "I want to be the cosmetologist who can handle all types of hair textures, all skin types, and just all things beauty. You can't be the best in the game with a closed mind."
Jasper: They/them; She/her; He/him
- Program: “Friend to Hair” LGBTQIA+ Cosmetology Student Scholarship
- What school they’ll be attending: Bellus Academy
- A word from Jasper: “I want to build a space where anyone and everyone can not only feel beautiful, but also feel recognized for who they are."
Keep your eye on our socials for the next round of applications! Hint: they open on September 1st.
