https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiMn_ixF15M
Vernon François talks about his history, growing up as a young child and being inspired by the incredible versatility of textured hair.

https://www.vernonfrancois.com/pages/about
Vernon François is the British-born, Los Angeles-based, celebrity hairstylist, educator, brand founder. He is also global consultant, celebrity hairdresser and educator for Redken, and global inclusivity and education advisor for Kérastase. Obsessed with hair since childhood, Vernon works with all hair textures ˜ kinky, coily, curly, wavy

https://www.thecut.com/2021/09/a-beautiful-life-vernon-francois.html
The Celebrity Hairstylist on the Curly Hair Knowledge Gap. Vernon François is a curly hair genius. The L.A.-based hairstylist works with a repertoire of celebrities with all types of hair, including Willow Smith, Serena Williams, and Amandla Stenberg. In 2016, François started his own line of hair-care products to provide a line of consistent

https://stories.sweetjuly.com/editorial/vernon-francois-wants-you-to-embrace-your-hair-texture-heres-how/
Vernon François: My passion for hair began in my child hood. Growing up in a Rastafarian family, hair was a major part of my environment and almost gave structure to our week because Sundays were always the day when me and my brothers would have our hair braided. I vividly remember it: rice and peas cooking in the kitchen, sitting by my mother's knees going through this experience, which

https://www.vernonfrancois.com/pages/learn
Definitions of long, medium and short can vary or be subjective; but at VERNON FRANCOIS® we would say short hair is of chin length or higher; medium length comes to between the shoulders and the chin; and long hair is below shoulder length. The average growth time for head hair is 0.5 inches every four weeks. It can sometimes appear that short

https://www.modernsalon.com/1075057/how-vernon-francois-went-from-braiding-mops-to-brand-founder
This internationally acclaimed hairstylist didn't intend to choose beauty as a career, but it became the space where his self-taught skills could shine. Now, François helps individuals all over the world embrace the shape, volume and personality of their hair's true texture.

https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/vernon-francois-redken-hair
Confidence. From Lupita and Solange to Serena, Iman, and Amandla Stenberg, celebrity hairstylist Vernon François has looked after the hair of many a famous face. His love affair with hair began at home in a Rastafarian household in North Yorkshire, where he lived with his mother and three brothers, at the grand old age of eight.

https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/ask-a-curl-expert/an-inside-look-at-vernon-francoiss-personal-favorite-products
Vernon: " CURL~ Shampoo is one of my favourite washday products from VERNON FRANÇOIS® Haircare because it works in harmony with all waves, curls, and coils. It's sulfate free which means it cleans without stripping hair of natural oils, and gently foams instead of creating a big lather. It's vegan friendly with shea butter and olive oil

https://www.instagram.com/vernonfrancois/reel/CfCDSjUAmgi/
For so long, society has told us that straightening our hair will make us feel better and that it's easier to manage. While that feeling may be temporary, given a chance, the manageability of your hair's authentic texture over time reveals its true self. Makeover shows are just one of the ways this straight-first narrative is perpetuated.

https://www.thevisionariesagency.com/hair-stylists/vernon-fran-ois/bio
Vernon François. BIOGRAPHY. British-born Los Angeles-based talent Vernon François is one of the world's most sought-after hair stylists, brand founder, industry-leading artist and educator on the Ulta Beauty Pro Team. Obsessed with hair since childhood Vernon works with all hair textures ~ kinky, coily, curly, wavy and straight

https://www.beautylaunchpad.com/business/news/news/21283680/rethink-texture-an-allinclusive-approach-to-hairdressing-with-vernon-franois
Vernon François, celebrity hairstylist, educator and founder of VERNON FRANÇOIS Haircare, joined the Sam Villa team to give tips on how to rethink texture. "As hairdressers, it's important to understand the meaning of the word 'texture.' All hair has texture, so using it in a general sense is confusing," says François. "Redefining our communication to include descriptors such as 'coily

https://www.beautycon.com/article/celebrity-stylist-vernon-francois-on-resetting-hair-expectations-with-his-signature-haircare-collection
Alexandra Wilson interviews celebrity hair stylist, Vernon Francois, about debunking natural myths, caring for curly hair of all textures and empowering women to love their hair. SUBSCRIBE. Home; Watch ... TEXTURE. Straight (1A-1C) Straight with minor waves. WAVY (2A-2C) Forms a loose "S" very easily straightened;

https://www.elle.com/beauty/hair/q-and-a/a42231/vernon-francois-hair-q-and-a/
With inspired flair and impeccable skill, hairstylist and colorist Vernon François is transforming the A list—and hair industry—one curl at a time. By Megan ONeill Jan 18, 2017

https://www.fsoenterprises.com/vernon-francois-on-the-importance-of-all-hair-stylists-being-trained-in-styling-all-hair-textures/
After learning to braid as a child, self-taught artist and celebrity hairstylist, Vernon François has become one of the most sought-after stylists in the hair industry. With his own hair care line, The VERNON FRANÇOIS® Collection, François creates one of a kind styles for celebrities, including Lupita Nyong'o and Amandla Stenberg. The UK transplant has […]

https://www.vernonfrancois.com/blogs/news/vernonfrancois-my-love-for-working-with-textured-hair-started-when-i-was-just-eight-years-old
I always complained about having my hair done, so my Mum suggested that I should do it mysel. #vernonfrancois My love for working with textured hair started when I was just eight years' old. Growing up in a Rastafarian household I remember Sundays were about "Mum cooking, and getting my hair braided for the week ahead."

https://www.beautycon.com/article/vernon-francois-gives-expert-tips-for-refreshing-your-curls-braids-and-locs
Vernon François is a British-born, Los Angeles-based celebrity hairstylist, educator, and brand founder. His work transcends coils, curls, waves, and straight hair with an impressive portfolio of A-list celebrities like Amandla Stenberg, Willow Smith, Lupita Nyogno, Natasha Lyonne, and Serena Williams, just to name a few.As a global consultant, he's shared his expertise with brands like

https://thirteenlune.com/blogs/shop-talk/vernon-francois-is-transforming-today-s-beauty-landscape
The Celebrity Hairstylist and Industry Visionary Encourages his Clients to Embrace Their Natural Hair Texture BY JOHANNA FERREIRA. Years before Vernon François was working with A-list celebrities such as Lupita Nyong'o, Amandala Stenberg, Serena Williams and Angela Bassett, becoming one of the most influential hair stylists in the industry, he was braiding anything he could find.

https://www.vernonfrancois.com/blogs/news/vernonfrancois-its-time-to-celebrate-the-beauty-of-textured-hair-in-all-its-glory
#vernonfrancois It's time to celebrate the beauty of textured hair in all its glory. Its imperative to have honest depictions of the vivacity of textured hair in the media so that we can embrace the reality that there is no one standard of beauty. #Repost @lupitanyongo ・・・ As I have made clear so often in the past with

https://www.vogue.com/article/vernon-francois-hairstylist-denee-benton-lupita-nyongo-solange-tony-awards-2017
That would be English-born hairstylist Vernon François. After taking notice of the styles François created for longtime client and hair chameleon Lupita Nyong'o, Benton tracked him down last

https://behindthechair.com/news/vernon-francois-joins-ulta-beauty-pro-team-of-industry-leading-artists-educators/
Award-Winning Celebrity Stylist Vernon François Joins Prestige Ulta Beauty Pro Team. Ulta Beauty, a leading beauty retailer and premier destination for beauty services, has announced that hair and beauty expert Vernon François (@vernonfrancois) has joined their Pro Team: A collaborative group of industry leaders who bring the vision and experience of The Salon at Ulta Beauty to life.

https://www.beautycon.com/article/an-inside-look-at-vernon-francoiss-personal-favorite-products
Vernon: "One of my favorite styling products by VERNON FRANÇOIS® Haircare is the STYLING~ Cream. This is for all hair textures, kinky, coily, curly, wavy, also straight hair, with coconut oil, shea butter, witch hazel, and argan oil and more. The rich cream is easy to apply, with no stickiness, stiffness or flaking.

https://www.vernonfrancois.com/blogs/news/vernonfrancois-people-from-all-walks-of-life-all-countries-can-and-do-have-textured-hair
#vernonfrancois People from all walks of life, all countries, can and do have textured hair. The 'textured hair community' is a global one. Not pigeon-holed for a particular type of person from a particular place. Curly hair is the dominant gene type so the number of people with textured curly hair will continue to gro

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Moreover, Vernon François has brought his creativity from his hometown of Huddersfield in Northern England to the global stage. Obsessed with hair since childhood, Vernon has made huge contributions to the industry through his creation of a prestige brand of hair care and styling products for ALL hair types ~ VERNON FRANÇOIS ® Haircare