ââ It has to be understood that hairstylists that cater to ethnic hair types are doing such an amazing thing. Itâs an everyday challenge to expand knowledge on all hair types, but itâs definitely a fight I feel is worth advocating for.
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âBoth TressDeco Salon and Swaycon Studios were created to give people from all walks of life a safe space to express themselves,â Thomas says. âHair and music are two mediums that we have seen people find their biggest release in.â They want LGBTQIA+ and POC communities to know that spaces exist where they can feel welcome and supportedâno questions asked. As for Thomasâ style, itâs not one to be pinned down or labeled. In the last year she has been inspired by the punk and alternative scenes she loved growing up, as reflected in her shags and mullets. She sees herself as a chameleon and dedicates herself to making sure she doesnât stay in a bubble. Sheâll continue to draw inspiration from her main influences of music, art and fashion as she shows the world and the industry what she can do with hair as her canvas.
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