My Work & Impact

From the salon into classrooms, industry gatherings, and collaborative education.

Through Jaha Hair Studio, natural hair education, the Natural Hair Industry Convention, and STRAND Network™, I've helped create opportunities for professionals to share knowledge and strengthen their practice.

1996Founder

Jaha Hair Studio

My natural hair salon in Maryland, where my work with professionals and clients began.

2003Founder

Jaha Natural Hair Academy

Professional education in natural hair care.

—Creator

My Hair, My Way

Consumer education to help people understand and care for their natural hair.

2014Co-founder

Natural Hair Industry Convention

Co-founded with Angela Walker in 2014 to give natural hair professionals and educators a place to learn and connect. The first meetup followed in 2015 and the first convention in 2016. Its work continues today as the Natural Hair Industry Collective.

@naturalhairindustry →
2024Co-founder

STRAND Network™

As a co-founder of STRAND Network™ with dermatologist Dr. Chesahna Kindred, I help connect professional hair care education with dermatology. This work reflects my commitment to stronger knowledge, responsible professional practice, and collaboration that respects the distinct roles of hair care professionals and healthcare providers.

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™Initiative & book

CHECK YOUR CENTER PART™

A hair and scalp awareness initiative that encourages people to notice changes early and seek appropriate professional care when needed. It began as an educational tool that I still teach, and it is now also a digital book, coming soon to the Shop.

For professionals, the approach emphasizes knowing a client's usual hair and scalp appearance, documenting observations, recognizing changes, and making appropriate referrals within professional scope. Recognition is not diagnosis.

—Co-founder

PeterKINdred Hair & Scalp Wellness Center

Co-founded with Dr. Chesahna Kindred, bringing natural hair care and dermatology together.

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