YOLANDA JOHNSON 2019 PINTWIST MODERN VINTAGE UPDO WINNER!!

Hairstylist Empowerment Podcast

Yolanda Johnson ǀ Braider ǀ Natural Hair Stylist ǀ Student Yolanda Johnson is a full-time student at LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology (LINC) in Camden, South Carolina and full-time single parent to two amazing boys ages 9 and 3. With 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Yolanda humorously describes her dedication to developing her craft as “an hourly commitment”. Johnson is a certified Braider and Natural Hair stylist recognized by the state of South Carolina and student member of Association of Cosmetology Salon Professionals (ACSP). Her most recent accomplishments include Winner of 2019 Pintwist Vintage Modern Updo Contest, ACSP School of the Year Award and ACSP 1st place team Total Look category. While studying at LINC Yolanda has taken a leadership role as a member of student council and is discovering new talents including updo styling and haircuts. “It is an honor and a privilege to brighten someone’s day or to make their special event even more special by adding your signature touch,” says Johnson. Well on track to completion of her Cosmetology training in February 2020, she also participates in auxiliary trainings and seminars such as MPulse Summit 2019, Indigo Salons and Day Spa Lunch and Learns and Let’s Talk: Natural Styles and Biz. Yolanda’s innovation as a stylist is rooted in braiding dating back to her years in college at Coastal Carolina University. Her braiding truly began to flourish after college during her time in her native state of Colorado. While enthusiastic to be building a career as a Nonprofit Professional, Yolanda continued to braid. She traveled by bus throughout Boulder community and surrounding towns to offer private styling. Word spread quickly about the traveling Braider and by 2012 she would become an expert Braider and Consultant for the transracial adoptive and foster care families throughout the Front Range area. By 2014, she would add natural hair coaching to her portfolio, offering private consultations and workshops for agencies such as the African-Caribbean Heritage Camp and Adoption Exchange. Links https://www.instagram.com/integrated_roots/ http://www.legrandinstitute.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pintwistbaby/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pintwistmodernvintageupdo https://www.instagram.com/bradcelebrityhairstylist/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/FlipYourWig/ https://www.instagram.com/hairstylist_cruise_adventures/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNySFBNBhiYyhlPDNcayPxw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairstylist-podcast/message