Pekela Riley's guest appearances

Pekela Riley

Hairbrained Conversations

Driving the Business: Beauty Brands & Entrepreneurship

American Salon

Beauty in Progress

Winn Claybaugh

Trevor Cates

Gerard Scarpaci

Alfredo Lewis

Robert Cromeans

Antony Whitaker

Nina Kovner

David Thurston

Vivienne Mackinder

Sam Villa

Michael Black

Michael Cole

Paul Mitchell

Jenny Strebe

Keri Davis-Duffy

OwlTail

Download Podcast TranscriptIf it's natural, it's better! Today's guest is Pekela Riley, hair care consultant, master stylist, and founder of Salon PK and Pure + True Texture. Pekela had a difficult childhood, but she never let that stop her from going on her way. Her mother inspired her to overcome obstacles and challenge her creativity, so while she was studying nursing she switched to cosmetology school. Six months after starting cosmetology, she went full-time to a salon to pursue her career as a professional stylist. Working with passion and determination paid off, because today she is recognized around the world as one of the pioneering stylists of the natural hair movement, and her Salon PK became a recognized styling house included in Elle magazine as one of the "100 best hair salons of the US." With a unique vision, she is truly an elite expert and one of the beauty industry's most innovative talents always staying on trend and looking for the next cutting edge.Highlights Pekela tells what Pure + Texture philosophy is and how it started.She explains why we can have a bad hair day, but there is no bad hair.Her inspiration to get in the beauty industry; a mother who inspired her to challenge her creativity.Changes in the world of beauty with the pandemic; expanding the scope of beauty and even in service.She says how she tracks the last trends to surprise her clients.She believes that with the looks she achieves she can show a hidden part of a person.The protective style that integrates extensions to allow the hair to rest.To learn more about Pekela, you can follow her on Instagram, or visit her website.Check out past episodes!Join us on our website for more information.Remember to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

<a href="https://www.drtorkian.com/podcast/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/210421_Torkian_Podcast-_Pekela-Riley_v1_JJ_otter.ai_.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download Podcast Transcript </a> If it's natural, it's better! Today's guest is Pekela Riley, hair care consultant, master stylist, and founder of Salon PK and Pure + True Texture. Pekela had a difficult childhood, but she never let that stop her from going on her way. Her mother inspired her to overcome obstacles and challenge her creativity, so while she was studying nursing she switched to cosmetology school. Six months after starting cosmetology, she went full-time to a salon to pursue her career as a professional stylist. Working with passion and determination paid off, because today she is recognized around the world as one of the pioneering stylists of the natural hair movement, and her Salon PK became a recognized styling house included in Elle magazine as one of the "100 best hair salons of the US." With a unique vision, she is truly an elite expert and one of the beauty industry's most innovative talents always staying on trend and looking for the next cutting edge.Highlights <ul><li>Pekela tells what Pure + Texture philosophy is and how it started.</li><li>She explains why we can have a bad hair day, but there is no bad hair.</li><li>Her inspiration to get in the beauty industry; a mother who inspired her to challenge her creativity.</li><li>Changes in the world of beauty with the pandemic; expanding the scope of beauty and even in service.</li><li>She says how she tracks the last trends to surprise her clients.</li><li>She believes that with the looks she achieves she can show a hidden part of a person.</li><li>The protective style that integrates extensions to allow the hair to rest.</li></ul> To learn more about Pekela, you can follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pekelariley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or visit her <a href="https://www.pekelariley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.Check out past <a href="https://www.drtorkian.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episodes</a>!Join us on our <a href="https://www.drtorkian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> for more information.Remember to follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drtorkian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrTorkian?ref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/DrTorkian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter.</a>

Embracing the Natural Movement of the Hair with Pekela Riley

Ammon Carver

Pekela Riley, celebrity stylist and ULTA Beauty Pro Team member, and Ammon Carver, Chief Artistic Director, talk all things texture, inclusivity and moving the industry forward. LISTEN NOW!

The Texture Conversation with Pekela Riley and Ammon Carver

Get ready to have the FIRE brought to you in this one. I talked my way into an interview with one of the industry's busiest, most celebrated hair stylist and salon owners - Pekela Riley. She is teaching a MASTER CLASS in this discussion on her journey in the beauty industry.  We get insight into the curvy road that's led to her success and how hard work combined with humility have been her secret weapon. Hearing the strategy she took from turning her salon Salon Pk from a booth rent environment to a commission based salon where stylist make 6 figures is MIND BLOWING and worth your attention. Pekela also shares how she has landed a celebrity clientele of people like Gabrielle Union, Regina King &amp; ISSA RAE into her hands with her signature styling. Her book recommendation is Unfuck Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop. Follow Pekela on Instagram @PekelaRiley and her salon @SalonPK.

Get ready to have the FIRE brought to you in this one. I talked my way into an interview with one of the industry's busiest, most celebrated hair stylist and salon owners - Pekela Riley. She is teaching a MASTER CLASS in this discussion on her journey in the beauty industry.  We get insight into the curvy road that's led to her success and how hard work combined with humility have been her secret weapon. Hearing the strategy she took from turning her salon Salon Pk from a booth rent environment to a commission based salon where stylist make 6 figures is MIND BLOWING and worth your attention. Pekela also shares how she has landed a celebrity clientele of people like Gabrielle Union, Regina King &amp; ISSA RAE into her hands with her signature styling. Her book recommendation is Unfuck Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop. Follow Pekela on Instagram @PekelaRiley and her salon @SalonPK.

Ep 013 - Interview with Pekela Riley: Celebrity Hair Stylist & Ulta Beauty Pro Team Member