Our founder Semajae has a strong passion for educating, creating, and empowering others through her work as a hair care professional. Driven by her aspiration to be a valuable resource, she aims to preserve traditions and generations of history and information.
Over the years, Semajae has developed various skills including communications, public speaking, performance, acting, singing, and dancing. She honed these talents by attending programs like the Black Eyed Peas Peapod Music and Arts Academy, and later refined her craft in the Get Lit Youth Poetry Program, through which she was featured in her first poetry book. Her artistic endeavors were even showcased in an art gallery during high school.
Semajae later co-founded a community organization with her best friend Itzel Hernandez — Providing Platforms LA — focused on music, poetry, art, recreational activities, and amplifying the voices of black and brown youth, all while pursuing her college education. She eventually graduated from El Camino College with high honors, earning a License in Barbering and Cosmetology.
As a passionate hair care professional, Semajae captivates audiences through evocative storytelling, writing, and performances at local open mics or networking events. She uses her words to shed light on significant social issues and to celebrate the beauty of human resilience. This dedication to empowerment extends beyond poetry. As a Natural Hair Care Professional she educates men and women on curly hair styling and encourages them to embrace their natural hair with confidence. Her expertise includes combing out matted hair, loc styling, providing guidance for natural hair weddings, and offering 1-on-1 education tailored to the unique needs of curly hair.
Hair by Semajae empowers countless individuals to love their texture and equips them with the tools and ancestral knowledge to maintain healthy, thriving curls on their own. Her philosophy is seeing your hair as an extension of you, not just an accessory,
This commitment to excellence has garnered her features in notable publications such as the Los Angeles Times, VOYAGE LA, and Canvas Rebel. Throughout her career, she has seamlessly intertwined her passions for preserving traditions, advocacy, and education, crafting a legacy as a hair care professional.
Built on principles of integrity and service to others, her work highlights the deep connection between routine hair care and self-preservation—an impact that resonates far beyond her salon chair, reaching the hearts and minds of future generations yet to be born.
This story is one of resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting others, making Hair by Semajae a true force for change.
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Check out the LA Times article highlighting Semajae, who was recognized for her community organizing and event curating that empowers individuals through hair. Her initiatives promote curly hair styling and emphasize the importance of natural hair care practices, showcasing her work as a dedicated hair care professional.
In our 2019 interview, we explored the significance of empowerment through hair, particularly highlighting the art of curly hair styling. Engaging with a hair care professional revealed invaluable insights into enhancing natural beauty while embracing one's unique curls.
In our 2022 interview, we explored the theme of empowerment through hair, specifically focusing on curly hair styling techniques that enhance natural beauty. We also discussed the importance of consulting a hair care professional to maintain healthy, vibrant curls.

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