Brittani Gray, a proud native of Cincinnati, Ohio, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Central State University. Transitioning from the realm of teaching, Brittani pursued her passion for hairstyling, graduating from the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology. Today, she is a licensed instructor and stylist at Be Natural Haircare/ HAIRKITCHEN LLC.
Combining her love for education, hair, and activism, Gray made significant strides by collaborating with the City Council to establish a nondiscrimination ordinance safeguarding natural hair types and styles in the workplace in October 2019. Her impactful work has garnered attention from various local news channels such as The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Cincinnati Herald, and Black Enterprise, as well as national platforms like Hype Hair, Palmers, CNN, and the Netflix original series "Say I Do."
Gray's endeavors extend beyond the salon chair; she addresses issues of self-esteem, empowerment, branding, and image consulting through her unique approach to hairstyling. Her brand embodies not just beauty, but also advocacy and empowerment.
The Birth of Be Natural Wigs
from Brittani
Witnessing my mother's journey with alopecia after my brother's birth was a profound experience. Her self-esteem took a nosedive as her hair thinned and fell out in clumps. Wigs became her refuge, yet each visit to a beauty supply store was marred by snickers, harsh treatment, and public embarrassment.
As a hairstylist, I couldn't ignore the widespread impact of hair loss from alopecia, chemotherapy, and other conditions affecting over 50% of women, robbing them of confidence in careers, relationships, and self-love.
Determined to make a difference, I founded Be Natural Wig Experience. These wigs transcend traditional wig shopping by offering high-end, safe environments where women at every hair stage—whether flaunting healthy tresses or bravely facing total hair loss—can feel their absolute best. My goal is simple yet profound: to transform negative beauty store memories into empowering afterthoughts and uplift the self-esteem of hair lovers everywhere. Together, we celebrate resilience, beauty, and the power of feeling truly confident.