Who You’ll Learn From
You’ll sit directly with creators who’ve turned their phones into six-figure stages.
Hairdresser, educator, entertainer, entrepreneur, content creator, Artistic Director of Hairbrained—basically, he’s a man who wears many hats (but only on bad hair days). Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he owns Fancy Scissors, which makes high-end shears that don’t break the bank, and the salon/education company Fancy Hairdressers.
With over 1.5 million social media followers, Jacob’s unique blend of education and humor reaches millions of hairdressers worldwide every month. When he’s not creating viral content, he’s busy repping L’Oréal and BaBylissPRO.
Olivia Thompson, the creator behind @OMGArtistry, is a hairstylist, salon owner, international educator, and the beauty industry’s “Social Queen.” She studied videography and has taught social media to over a million hairstylists globally, helping beauty professionals turn their skills into content that gets attention and builds business.
Still working behind the chair, Olivia understands that creating great hair and knowing how to share it are two different skills. She brings filming, editing, and storytelling together to help stylists attract the right clients, build a recognizable name, and create opportunities beyond the salon.
Her classes go beyond what to post. Olivia teaches you how to see your everyday work as content worth watching, feel confident on camera, and give people a reason to choose you. Expect honest advice, hands-on techniques, and ideas you’ll want to use before you even leave the room.
Alfredo Lewis is a licensed professional and educator with over 25 years experience. He is one of the most celebrated artists in the industry and has had a sensational career as a celebrity hairstylist, master colorist, brand ambassador, and business executive. He is living proof that the possibilities of being a hairstylist are endless and his mission is to share his secrets to success so that fellow artists around the world can achieve their dreams. Alfredo specializes in balayage, blonding, and advanced coloring. He has also built a huge social media presence as a content creator with over 4 million followers combined across TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube. In 2025 he garnered 1 billion views on TikTok alone largely due to his viral series saving clients from DIY and in salon hair catastrophes. Alfredo has taught sold out classes in every continent around the globe including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
His passion is supporting fellow hairstylists and sharing his love for the industry through community. Alfredo currently has a wide array of brand partnerships including K18 Hair, Babyliss Pro, Oligo Professional and Bellami Hair Extensions. He became a founder and launched his own brand QOAT this past June exclusively with SalonCentric and select distributors. QOAT is the first professional haircolor topcoat, creating a new category in pro hair care.
Carly is a Northern California native with over 17 years of experience in the hair industry. After a decade behind the chair in La Jolla, she founded Blonde Chronicles University, a virtual education platform with over 8,000 members. With a social media community of 690k+, Carly is passionate about helping stylists simplify their work, build confidence, and create beautiful, efficient results behind the chair.
Gerard Scarpaci is a veteran hairdresser with over 30 years of experience in salons, classrooms, and on stages worldwide. As co-founder of Hairbrained—a global community of over 3 million #crafthairdressers and colorists—he has helped launch the Hb Pro Shop, Hb educational events, the Hairbrained Awards, and the Hb Live Academy. Today, he directs Hairbrained and continues to create classes, events, and content that inspire and educate craft hairdressers everywhere.
Krista has been behind the chair since 2019 and an educator for the past four years. Known for her expertise in blonding and balayage, she works full time behind the chair while sharing her passion for blonding education and content creation as a L’Oréal professional ambassador. Krista has taught across the United States, collaborated with top beauty brands, and earned multiple awards for her work—including recognition from Hairbrained with the 2025 Color, Content Creator of the Year award and several finalist placements in the BTC One Shot Hair Awards. Her mission is to inspire stylists through creativity, connection, and education.
Lisa Giles is a self-made content creator/hairstylist turned CEO with 14 years of experience, known for her unapologetic approach and passion for empowering stylists. From France to the U.S., her career has included educating for Kenra, collaborating with global brands like K18, Matrix, Schwarzkopf, and Square, and leading teams at New York and Paris Fashion Week. She founded Straight Out of Cosmo, the first hairstylist education app, making accessible, affordable training that challenges traditional beauty standards. Beyond entrepreneurship, she’s a color correction expert, podcast host of Unapologetically You with Lisa G, and a visionary leader dedicated to helping stylists build authentic, successful careers.
