About Me

Hey ya’ll, I’m Aeleise, a veteran cosmetologist and long time curl nerd who is licensed in Illinois, Georgia, and California.

I am a dancer and visual artist turned hairstylist that infuses the elements and principles of art into tight curly + natural hair cutting and styling education.

For the past 6 years I’ve been on a mission to lead licensed cosmetologists and barbers in building tight curl + natural hair centric businesses that are sustainable, profitable, and scaleable for soloprenuers and salon owners alike with my company Cut It Kinky.

I also consult with and educate for product and service based brands as a micro-influencer and subject matter expert in the tight curl + natural hair market.

You can find my editorial styling + curl education work featured in the creative campaigns and platform artistry for some of your favorite curly + natural hair brands like CurlMix, TreLuxe, Entwine Couture, 4UbyTia, and Innersense Organic Beauty.

Tight Curl Expert

As the co-founder of Black Girl Curls & Cut It Kinky, I understand ALL the curls in the imaginary curl alphabet but, I am laser focused on the curls and culture of the tight curl consumer.