4 AHP Indie Stylist Volume 7 Issue 2
Cristina Montemayor
Cristina Montemayor is a freelance
writer and journalist living in Austin,
Texas, primarily covering beauty,
grooming, style, and culture. Her work
has appeared in BeautyMatter, Brides,
Women's Health, and Fashionista, among
other publications.
cristinawrites.online
Jalia Pettis
Jalia Pettis is a multidisciplinary creative
with a passion for elevating beauty
industry standards. As a dually licensed
artist, she specializes in working with
all skin tones and hair textures. She
also educates aspiring and established
professionals through engaging
workshops and insightful content.
jaliapettis.com
Lindsey Greenwood
Lindsey Greenwood is an award-
winning hairstylist, dementia-certified
professional, and owner of Illuminate
Hair & Spa in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
She has built her career around
advanced education and compassionate
care, including creating a welcoming
experience for aging clients and those
living with dementia.
illuminatehairandspa.com
Allen Hunter
Allen Hunter is an Atlanta-based
photographer specializing in
portraiture that captures personality,
emotion, and individuality. His
work centers around images that feel
authentic and offer a deeper look into
the person in front of his lens.
theklark.org
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EDITOR
Jen Anderson
EDITORIAL
Darren Buford
Karrie Osborn
Scott Kaniewski
Mary Murphy
DESIGN
Amy Klein
Casey Sweeney
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Audrey Davis-Sivasothy
Audrey Davis-Sivasothy is a Houston-
based certified trichologist, health
scientist, and consultant to the
cosmetology industry. She is also
a board-certified member of the
American Association of Drugless
Practitioners and a member of the
Society of Cosmetic Chemists. She is
the author of three hair care books.
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