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Pekela Riley & Michelle O'Connor on Making the List: 100 Most Influential Black Voices in Beauty
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Pekela Riley & Michelle O'Connor on Making the List: 100 Most Influential Black Voices in Beauty

100 Most Influential Black Voices In Beauty: What You Need To Know  What’s it like to be named to the first MUSE 100 list, Ulta Beauty’s celebration of 100 inspiring Black voices in beauty? Pekela Riley (@pekelariley) and Michelle O'Connor (@michelleoconnorbeauty), two esteemed hair artists, industry leaders, beauty influencers and members of the Ulta Beauty Pro Team, share their thoughts and personal visions of diversity, equity and inclusion forward.   Working individually as leaders, educators and advocates, Pekela and Michelle have elevated texture artistry and dialogue to encourage stylists to embrace the ability to beautifully serve all guests....

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