• Glenna Sandy, Celebrity Hairstylist

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The Journey

Glenna, is a talented Licensed Celebrity Hairstylist that comes with 20+ years experience working with afro-textured hair. She studied at Aveda Canada in 2011, to learn more about Cutting & Colour services. She had a full-circle moment when she was asked to teach an Afro-textured Hair Cutting Class at the Toronto Aveda Institute, in 2020. Glenna was also awarded "Best Salon" (People's Choice Awards) by, By Blacks in 2018. Her love of hair began at a young age and it has flourished into a successful career path. She knows that the health of your hair starts from within, and encourages her clients to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including diet, being active, and managing your stress levels. Self Care is important to her and she wants her clients to take care of themselves on the inside and out. She believes there is beauty in all textures and Black Women should be free to explore creative avenues with their hair, without receiving validation from others. She also produced an annual hair show entitled, “Natural Hair Fete”, that was a celebration of Curly & Coily textures, from 2017-2019. It was a show that brought talented Hairstylists together, along with Special Guests that spoke to Health & Wellness, Hair Care, and Entrepreneurship. You could also find a curated marketplace filled with small businesses. Guests took in the sounds of one her favourite DJs, DJ Steph Honey, at the event as well. Glenna has worked with celebrities; such as, Issa Rae for an American Express campaign in Toronto, in 2018 and Just For Laughs, in 2022; and Karan Kendrick for a TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) appearance, in 2019. In 2023, Glenna got to work with Nollywood Jewel, Genevieve Nnaji, for the premiere of her film, “I Do Not Come To You By Chance, for TIFF. In 2023, Glenna appeared on the television series, “Fashion Dis”, Season 2, as a Guest Hair Expert. The show provided makeovers for people with disabilities. Glenna is a member of Felicia's Leatherwood's, Texture Management Team, which is a team of talented Hair and Make-up Artists. Glenna's work has appeared in Flare Magazine, Essence Magazine, and she has had the opportunity to work in Theatre and Television. Glenna has also been interviewed by Fashion Magazine, InStyle, and Salon Magazine for her expertise. She was the Head of Department for Hair, for a CBC Gem Series released in 2022, entitled “Virgins”.  Shea Moisture Canada and Eden BodyWorks hired her for her talent and Expertise in 2021 and she has completed other projects with Shea Moisture since. Glenna is excited about the future and is looking forward to more future collaborations and working on more creative projects.

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One-On-One Class

You’ll be able to book a 4hr class at $200 or a 5hr class at $250. During the class, we will discuss Hair Care Routines, and you’ll receive hands on learning for a specific skill or skills you’d like to learn. You can bring in a model to practice on or we can use a mannequin head for your session. This class is for the person who wants to learn how to style their hair or other people’s hair. I also provide a safe and positive environment for you to learn out of. I’m available for classes from Monday to Saturday during the week. You can contact to me for scheduling before or after you make your purchase.

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Pre-Sale: Online Course/Education

You’ll learn everything from the in-person Mastering Your Twist-Out Course, but from the comfort of your own home. You can also wear the Twists as is; as well as, a hairstyle. The course includes techniques, parting tips, product knowledge, and tips on how to build hair care routines. In this course you’ll learn how to instal Twists on your natural hair, including tips on wearing your Twist-Out for up to a week. If you decide to wear the twists as is, I provide information on how you can keep your hair hydrated for the duration of your style. Quantities are limited on this course, to secure your course, buy it today! The course will be sent to you on September 22, 2024, the first day of Fall! Those who participate in the Pre-Sale will be provided with additional information!

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