Artist Spotlight: Deaundra Metzger, NAACP Image Award Winning Hair Department Head

Artist Spotlight: Deaundra Metzger, NAACP Image Award Winning Hair Department Head

Atlanta hairstylist Deaundra Metzger took home the 2026 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Hairstyling on Hulu's Reasonable Doubt. Here's her story.
Why Connor Cuts First YouTube Video Matters More Than People Realize

Why Connor Cuts First YouTube Video Matters More Than People Realize

Every once in a while, you come across a video that reminds you why YouTube is still one of the greatest opportunities in the world for creatives. I stumbled onto...
May 13, 2026 — matt beck
Redefining Confidence: How Emily Cheney Is Normalizing Hair Restoration

Redefining Confidence: How Emily Cheney Is Normalizing Hair Restoration

(Don Leach / Daily Pilot) Emily Cheney, known to her massive digital community as the Toupee Queen, is doing more than just styling hair. She is on a mission to...
May 11, 2026 — Austin Rodenbaugh
Jake the Barber on Punctuality, Texture, and Business Longevity

Jake the Barber on Punctuality, Texture, and Business Longevity

In our latest Artist Spotlight, we spoke with Jake, the founder of Claim13, to discuss the practical habits that sustain a successful career in barbering. From technical shortcuts for better texture...
April 22, 2026 — Austin Rodenbaugh
Breaking the Stigma: How Katelyn Is Redefining Success Behind the Chair

Breaking the Stigma: How Katelyn Is Redefining Success Behind the Chair

At FreeSalonEducation.com, we’re always inspired by stylists who are not only growing behind the chair, but also using their voice to elevate the industry. That’s exactly what Katelyn is doing....
April 15, 2026 — Karlie Warehime