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@thecurlmentor

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Curl Educator | Science-based
Not a drop-in stylist
Transformation Specialist ✨
Strand Certified
@texturevsrace Collaborative Coach
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You RED that right! 😂 IT'S RED HAIR SEASON AND WE CAME TO PLAY. Some reds turn heads. This one makes you break your neck. ❤️‍🔥 Not just any red. HER red. Now the real question… Are you leaving everyone on read, or are you stepping on NECKS! Imagine what we could create for you. At ORÍ, new color experiences begin with Color PrepatORÍ– a dedicated experience for understanding your hair, your goals, and planning the color you envision. As the saying goes, "when you fail to plan, you plan to fail". REDiscover yourself in red. Explore Color PrepatORÍ through the link in our bio. Tag the friend who keeps saying "I can't do red." 🍒 This is the sign to try it. Color artistry by Ayanna ORÍ | Color & Curl Specialty 📍 Washington, DC #redhair #nobleachcolor #bleachfree #dchairstylist #dmvhairstylist
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DC, MD, VA Hairstylists, are you looking for community? Join us for our monthly Hairpreneur Happy Hour, a casual meet-up for Hairstylists/Barbers, Students, Owners, and beauty biz go-getters who want to connect, talk shop, and just hang out on our day off. 📍 Succotash (Penn Quarter) 🚇 Nearest Metro: Metro Center 
🗓️ Mon, October 5th
⏰ 4:30pm-6:30pm ✨ No fee, no pressure—just show up, grab a drink, and vibe with your fellow hairpreneurs.
(You cover your tab, we cover the good times.) See you there❓ hair industry networking, dmv hairstylist, beauty business, maryland hairstylist, virginia hairstylist, dc hairstylist
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Before your presentation says anything about you, it says something to you. WHY ORÍ There's a reason this place is called Orí. Swipe through ----> In Yoruba philosophy, Orí literally means "head", but it is far more than just the physical head. Your Orí Òde, the outer head, is your physical identity – your skull, your presence in this material world. It's a reflection of your Orí Inú, the inner head (your spiritual self, your consciousness, your character, your destiny). The two are always in conversation. that chages the way we think about something as ordinary as tending to our hair. The way you groom. The way you maintain. The care you practice when there is no occasion, no audience and no one waiting to compliment you. ORÍ is created for you. Yes... You the woman who doesn't need an occasion, an audience, or external validation to justify maintaining herself. She doesn't need somewhere to go. She doesn't need anyone to see. She doesn't need a reason beyond the standard she holds for herself. Because at some point, tending to yourself is not only about how you look. It's a physical expression of the standard you hold for yourself Because the standard was never for them. It was always for you. Opening Season reservations are now available. Claim space through the link.
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Texture vs Race remembers Dominique Ly’Var AKA @kingdomofcurls_ ✨🕊️🫶🏾 Dom was more than a part of The Texture vs Race Collaborative—he was a cornerstone of this movement. Dom gave TVR his time, his energy, his loyalty, his extraordinary talent, and his unwavering commitment. He showed up—not only when the lights were on and the room was full, but in the quiet moments of preparation, teamwork, encouragement, and service that made everything possible. When Dom was in the building, we knew everything would be alright. He never let anything fall. Not on his watch. He reverenced TVR like it was his very own- with honor and respect. He believed in what we were building. He carried the mission with pride, helped shape its culture, and represented what it means to lead with artistry, integrity, generosity, and heart. Whether he was teaching, creating, supporting another artist, or simply bringing his unmistakable light into the room, Dom made the work—and all of us—better. Dom was the avatar of Texture vs Race: a master artist and educator who moved fluidly across every fabric, connected deeply with people, and embodied the truth that hair is a fabric, not a race. If we stumble as we find our way through these uncertain times, may we remember to center ourselves in the good that lives within us. Dom led with what was true to his heart. There was never a question about who he was because he lived it—openly, consistently, and without compromise. And perhaps that is the point: not to carry on without him, but to carry him forward—allowing the way he lived, loved, created, and showed up to remain our example. Thank you, Dom, for choosing this movement, for believing in the vision, and for giving us so much of yourself. Your work, love, and light will forever live here. Forever our KING Dom of Curls 👑Forever our teammate. #4everTVR 🤍✨🕊️ 🤍Consider sharing love via the go fund me link in my bio.
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Fall for Ribboned Dimension Dimensional; Not basic. We don't do basic. Custom placement with seamless transitions 🤌🏾🤏🏾 This is designed to look sun-kissed and grow out softly, If you are considering color for the Fall, just know our approach is health first, color second. If that sounds like your vibe, I just opened a couple of transformation appointments. Let me know in the comments if you're ready. #balayage #brunette #haircolor #hairgoals #viralhair
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Today, we’re honoring the life of Dominique “Dom” Lavar @kingdomofcurls_ and the love, joy, and inspiration he brought to everyone around him. 🤍❤️ Dom was a cherished part of the @texturevsrace TVR community and the beauty industry. His talent, warmth, humor, and generous spirit left a lasting impression on countless people. The TVR family has created a GoFundMe on @keyaartistically Keya’s page to celebrate Dom’s life and support his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Dom touched so many lives with his talent, generosity, knowledge, and that beautiful energy he carried everywhere he went. He was more than an educator and artist—he was a friend, mentor, colleague, and a true light in our industry. If Dom ever touched your life, taught you something, made you laugh, or simply inspired you, we invite you to show your love and support. 🕊️🤍 Every donation, share, and prayer means so much to his loved ones and our TVR family. @texturevsrace Let’s come together and celebrate the King of Curls. 👑🕊️ Beautiful video created by @shawnlmaxwell #CelebrateDom #DominiqueLavar #TVRFamily #KingOfCurls GoneButNeverForgotton
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Dom was so much more than a colleague to me. Dom was a vibeeeee and a true gem! 🙏🏾❤️🙌🏾 He was my friend, my mentor, my buddy, and one of my greatest teachers. 🤍 One thing about us we always gonna have a good laugh everytime!🙌🏾🥹 He taught me how to cut curly hair in such a simple, precise way and how to perfect my wash & go. @kingdomofcurls_ Every time our paths crossed, I left with a lesson, a laugh, or both. That was Dom—always giving, always encouraging & supportive , and always bringing the best energy. I still can’t believe you’re gone. You will truly be missed, Dom. Thank you for the memories, the knowledge, the laughs, and the friendship. Your impact will live on forever. 🕊️💔 And thank you @keyaartistically for connecting me and introducing me to such an amazing @texturevsrace team. Love you guys. 🙏🏾❤️‍🩹 Rest well, Dom. 🕊️🤍 #KingdomOfCurls #HairArtist #GoneTooSoon #CurlyCut #TextureVsRace
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There’s dimension. And then there’s The Art of Dimension. The traditional definition is a measurement of the size of an object in a specific direction, such as length, width, height, or depth– according to Dictionary.com The art is knowing that the light is only as beautiful as the depth you’re willing to preserve. It trains the eye where to travel. The art is knowing where light will have the greatest effect, and having the ultimate discipline and discernment to leave depth where light will have meaning. It's not just applying highlights, but choreographing a deliberate visual rhythm as the eye travels. It's creating dimension that moves. Here, the light isn't repetitive. It varies. Some ribbons whisper. Some hold more weight. And the deeper areas give the eye somewhere to rest before the next bit of light appears. That interval is what turns straight, still hair into something with motion. Not movement from the hair itself, or the style of curls, but movement in how the eye travels through it — depth, light, depth, light — the same principle that gives rhythm to music, or flow to a brushstroke. Highlights are a technique. This is composition. For the woman who wants effortless sophistication. Orí The first ORÍ appointments are now being reserved.
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Some things you take care of because they've become a problem. Others you maintain because they matter to you. ORÍ is created for those who sees her hair as part of the latter. Beautiful color. Considered shape. Hair maintained with intention. Not only on their birthday or when there's somewhere to go. Because this is simply how they care for themselves. Because they value excellence, and excellence is not an act. It's innate habit. Uncompromised. If this is how you consider your hair– Welcome! You're in the right place. ORÍ. Washington, DC. #ForYou #Explorepage
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I love a fresh new look! Summer 😎 time is here. Now all I need is a beach ☀️🌊👙⛱️🏖️ Thank you so much @thecurlmentor for creativity , patience, dedication, artistic expression, and love that you pour into your craft. AMAZING. 🤩 #k18 #k18results #k18hair
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DC, MD, VA Hairstylists, are you looking for community? Join us for our monthly Hairpreneur Happy Hour in DC on 7/6 A casual meet-up for students, independent stylists, owners, and beauty biz folks who want to connect, talk shop, and hang out with people who GET IT. ✨ NO FEE! Just show up, grab a drink/snacks, and vibe with your fellow hairpreneurs. 
(You cover your tab, we cover the good conversations.) Coming? DM us 📍 The Palm (Washington, DC) 🚊Dupont Circle Metro
🗓️ Mon, July 6
⏰ 4-6pm
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Let’s talk about the Brunch part of the Beauty Business Brunch. We’ve all been to those industry events with ice cold ballrooms, lukewarm coffee, and a stale muffin you have to eat while standing awkwardly in a hallway.😳 That’s not us. This year, we are taking over @cubalibrewashingtondc, 1 block down the block from our main sessions at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library. We believe that the best networking, the deepest connections, and the biggest business breakthroughs happen over good food. We created a space where you don’t just take notes, you break bread with a community of stylists, owners and barbers who actually want to see you win. Come for the wealth-building strategies and the marketing playbooks. Stay for the food, the energy, and your new favorite network. Pull up a chair. 🪑 There is a seat with your name on it. 🎟️ Comment “BBB26” and we’ll send you the link 🗓️ July 19, 2026 📍 @mlkjrlibrary , Washington, DC #hairdresserstrong #dmvhairstylist #hairstylistbusiness #dcbeauty #washingtondcevents
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