Mentorship Matters is a program dedicated to strengthening the confidence and skill set of licensed beauty professionals looking to advance their career.
Our objective is to unite the industry in building a community where professionals will receive the inspiration, encouragement and skills needed to achieve their career goals.
Applications for our next season of Mentorship will br accepted March 1 – April 30
Mentorship Season: May – July 2026
Meet This Season’s Mentors
Click a mentor to apply for their unique mentorship opportunity
Lives Changed By Mentorship
Meet Our Mentorship Family!
Tricia Rivas
Small Business Mentor
Jamie DiGrazia
Redken Artist & Logan Parlor Salon Owner
Nora Dababneh
Salon Owner & Brand Ambassador
Jacob Khan
Salon Owner, Global Educator, Goldwell Artist
Eli Mancha
Eli Mancha, Salon Owner & NAHA Winner
Keya Neal
Keya Neal, Texture vs Race Founder
@Andrew.Carruthers
Andrew Carruthers - Education Director for Sam Villa
Monae Everett
Monae Everett, Celebrity Stylist, Career Coach
Tracee Herring
Luisa Garcia
Shanalie Wijesinghe, BLVD
Shanalie Wijesinghe, BLVD
Jozlyn Miller
Jozlyn Miller, BLVD
Ashley Gregory Hackett
Session Manicurist, Small Business Marketing Mentor
Zoie McClouskey
Studio Owner and Educator
Selina McManus
NextGen Artist, Educator & Brand Ambassador
Salon Centric Ambassador & TIGI Artist
Salon Centric Ambassador & TIGI Artist
@Ryan.Weeden
Ryan Weeden - Wella Global Ambassador
-Redken Artistic Director of Education
Chris Baran
@JulzCoda
Julz Coda - Founder of Beyond Beauty School & Estetica Editor
@shearhands
Liz Diaz - Co-Founder of Beyond Beauty School & Editor for Estetica
@ufirami
Galyna Poczciwinski - Ulta Beauty Design Team Member
@MattyConrad
Matty Conrad - Founder of Victory Brand & Victory Barbershop
Ingrinette Pope
Wella & Clairol Artist
@CarlyRaeCoady
Carly Rae Coady - Director of Education for Local Honey Salons
Theresa Miulli
Director of Education at Sunstate Academy
Manny San Martin
Creative Director for Bellus Academy & Wella Artist
