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Celebrity hairstylist and Boston native, Traci Washington, has been a dominant force in hair design since securing a position with leading urban entertainment channel, BET (Black Entertainment Television), in 2000. An expert in the application of hair pieces and weaves; which she affectionately refers to as “personality pieces”, Traci effortlessly captures the personality and style of her clients, while accentuating their star-power. Traci’s avant-garde approach to hair application is what distinguishes her from her peers; and certifies her as a master extraordinaire at the forefront of hairstyling and hair-care management. Her client list reads as a who’s who of today’s entertainment industry. Names like, Cherish, Snoop Dog, Rocsi of “106 & Park”, Daniella & Egypt, of “Black Carpet”, America’s Next Top Model’s Toccara, model and personality, Melissa Ford and celebrity fashion stylist, June Ambrose. She also manages hair for the BET Awards, BET Hip-Hop Awards, The Five; Rip the Runway and Spring Bling. She has appeared on The Five and 106 & Park, as a commentator for their weekly makeover series sponsored by Covergirl and Maybelline.
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Traci’s love affair with hair was evident early on when she would routinely orchestrate hair make-over’s with childhood friends. Inadvertently, one of these childhood friends would later play a pivotal role in her budding career. After obtaining her cosmetology license, Traci began working with major celebs such as Aaliyah and Faith Evans. Soon, Traci would receive a call from long-time childhood friend, Marie Wright (Free, formerly of 106 & Park) who requested that Traci come on as her personal full-time hairstylist. BET took notice and offered Traci an official position as Free’s hairstylist. Traci would eventually go on to become the official hairstylist for the entire network.
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As an instructor for several prestigious hair conventions including, Bronner Brother Hair and the Premiere Show Group; Traci’s serious commitment to hair maintenance is paramount in her unique technique. “There is an art to weaving, “I like to blend the clients’ hair with personality pieces for a more natural finished look”. Traci also lends her expertise to several important causes including, The Youth HIV/AIDS Benefit in Washington, DC, the award-winning play, Vagina Monologues. Ms. Washington envisions one day having her own training facility where she will teach other stylists appropriate hair-care techniques, maintenance standards, styling methods, and proper hair application. Also in the works for Traci is the opening of a full service beauty spa.
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