Hair Stylist to the Stars….
Pekela ‘pk’ Riley, a graduate of Pivot Point Advanced Academy-Chicago, is an inspired, nationally published hair stylist. As second generation hair stylist, her desire to fulfill shared dreams of her loving, late mother, fuels her passion and respect for styling. With boundless energy and attention to detail, her fabulous coiffures have graced the pages of Essence, Ebony, ‘Sophisticate’s-Black Hair’, Hype-Hair, Salon Digest and other notable hair and insight publications.
Highly skilled in pairing classics of style and unique flair, Pekela, the hair stylist, brings to every job an aptitude for organization, forward thinking and results driven photo ready hair.
Hair Stylist with a Vision
Perhaps most important is Pekela’s ability to make her clients and colleagues feel comfortable and confident in the style and execution on each set. A deep love for travel and adventure fuels her reach. From fashion journalism and Key stylist for NYC FashionWeek to beauty editorial contributor for Ebony Magazine, key hair stylist for Crème of Natures Argon Oil and Color launch to stylist for Grammy nominated Grits/Revolution Art-Sony ‘Fly Away’ video to on-site hair/makeup renderings for nominees at the Dove and Stellar Awards , to Key Stylist for BET Black Girls Rock….Pekela know the intangibles of industry and utilizes those experiences daily. Having background education in Pharmacy, her chemical knowledge and commitment to healthy hair have even garnered collaborative research & development and platform artistry for product lines such as Hair Elements Salon Exclusive Systems
Today, dependable beauty professional, hair stylist and joy-filled artist, Pekela ‘PK’ Riley proves to be an invaluable resource for a plethora of creative projects. Equipped with a keen eye and team player approach, the results are consistently passionate, polished hair that captures attention and ultimately tells a visual style story.