As protesters continue to flood the streets to demand justice, we felt it was the right time to sit down with our friend Ted Gibson. Jamie and Ted have known each other for over a decade and Teenie has been a long time fan of his work since his "What Not To Wear" days. We were so honored to hear his story as a gay black man working his way up to being one of the most well-known names in the industry. We talk about the current state of the nation, how he was able to rise to the top despite facing racial inequality, and how he created a business that clouts the most expensive haircut in the world. An influential style maker, Ted talks about STARRING, which is the world's first smart salon, the independent beauty movement that celebrates the individual and his styling product you are going to want to get your hands on.

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