@derekjaccess: I just watched the video of @paulpierce and @imazarfarideh discussing Black hairstylists via @hollywoodunlocked and honestly, I was disappointed. A bad experience with one stylist should never become an indictment of an entire industry. There are countless talented, skilled, and reputable Black hairstylists providing exceptional service every day. But those stories rarely get the same attention. And let’s be clear, a beautiful Instagram page doesn’t guarantee a great client experience. Do your research. Ask questions. Check reputations. Popularity and professionalism are NOT the same thing. Bad service deserves accountability, but so do the choices we make about who we support. Stop judging an entire industry by the actions of a few. We deserve better than that.
And we rest our case! Sincerely a licensed cosmetologist!
2026-10-27 13:27:04
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Princess :
This is true. I love my licensed stylist.
2026-10-26 22:53:41
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Tay :
“But did you do your research?”
2026-10-27 00:44:23
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rr3lytt :
Derek’s Salon Takeover is ringing some bells over here — kinda like they did with Tabatha back in the day.
2026-10-27 01:17:02
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Jae Tells The TRU :
Finally! Someone credible checking this foolishness!
2026-10-27 00:52:46
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Nailzbydiamondhtx :
This ain’t viral enough for me
2026-10-27 00:46:23
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Jasmine Vee Hair :
Because the videos are always about the same stylists.
2026-10-28 12:56:00
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thePrettyDragon :
You are so correct! Why would you book with someone that doesn’t have address?
2026-10-27 03:20:45
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MaeWest :
“At some point you have to take accountability for who you choose to give your money to.” #Bars
2026-10-27 05:55:28
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Ms J :
My Father In-Law had a phase "you don't have to pay and beg".
2026-10-27 00:56:09
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Rose Chanel :
As a licensed professional in NYC & GA, I’m not competing with popularity. I’m competing with the STANDARD. 💯 Licensed. Experienced. Skilled. Technique on point. The difference is obvious. ✂️🔥
2026-10-27 12:18:11
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Jocelyn Merriweather :
I DONT KNOW THEM !!!! I WORK WITH LICENSE PROFESSIONALS
2026-10-27 01:10:58
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Author: Evie Shontè :
THIS!! My sister has owned a salon for 20+ years in Philadelphia. No run around, no disrespect. Just great stylists that cultivate a great community with their clients!!!
2026-10-27 11:52:07
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Kourtneyh :
This is sooo true these type of stylist stay booked all bc they “know how to do hair “then make videos when they’ve been done wrong !!!!
2026-10-28 14:04:37
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Tiffany | VIP T.I.P. :
As a licensed cosmetologist I'm so glad someone finally said it!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
2026-10-27 17:12:23
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AmunaDoesIt :
Talk about it!!!!!!! There are far too many of us who are overly professional and skilled. We don’t see those people at our industry events! We don’t know them
2026-10-28 03:41:46
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Myworldshow :
If i can’t read a review i don’t even wanna do it at this point
2026-10-28 04:29:59
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K.G. :
🗣️Let them know, Derek!!!!
2026-10-26 23:48:26
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_arielayanna :
And you haven’t aged 🥰
2026-10-26 22:55:47
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DivaStateofmind :
Because my licensed hair stylist would NEVER.
2026-10-27 01:38:33
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tresscollective :
Derek, I’m with you when you’re right. I made a post about doing research prior and someone responded, “who’s doing all of that?” And THAT is why they keeping getting mistreated.
2026-10-27 02:44:15
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Farah :
The OG has spoken
2026-10-27 01:38:40
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Nenee :
As a licensed hairstylist of 25 years, you are absolutely correct [Perfect score][Perfect score]
2026-10-26 23:36:38
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nikkih92_ :
You know what i think both sides are frustrated with each other. There is a major disconnect, I feel like if you want quality work you have to pay for it. I’m not saying break the bank but if the stylist has the skill set as well as experience they should be able to charge what they want. And people need to normalize reading reviews and not looking at social media pictures. Also customers need to start booking consultations before a service that way you can establish a head of time if that’s the stylist for you.
2026-10-27 00:47:40
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Leathal.Weapon :
Heavy on the “yall keep paying for it”
2026-10-27 12:50:25
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