Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Gellisa Fevrier. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Gellisa, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. So, let’s start with a hypothetical – what would you change about the educational system?

If I could change one thing about the education system, especially in beauty school, it would be the lack of real, in-depth education on how to properly service clients with textured hair not just with styling, but with true care. That includes understanding scalp health, moisture balance, product knowledge, and the science behind different curl patterns. Unfortunately, most cosmetology programs still treat textured hair as an elective, not a standard, and that leaves new stylists feeling unprepared and clients feeling unseen.

But I don’t just want to teach technical skills. I want to help students understand the responsibility and privilege that comes with servicing women with textured hair. Our chairs are more than just a place to get cute. They’re safe spaces where confidence is built, healing happens, and self-love is nurtured. I want to teach future stylists how to pour into their clients, how to help them love and embrace their natural hair, and how to affirm their beauty in every part of the process.

I remember when I first got out of beauty school. I had the license, but I didn’t have the knowledge or the confidence to truly serve natural clients. I had to learn through trial, error, and seeking education outside the classroom. That experience is what drives me now. I want to be the educator I wish I had someone who not only teaches the technique, but also the heart behind the service.

Gellisa, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Hello , My name is Gellisa Fevrier. I’m a licensed cosmetologist, natural hair specialist, and educator based in Mississippi. I specialize in textured hair—curly, coily, kinky, and wavy—and I’m passionate about not just styling hair, but truly caring for it from the scalp up. My mission is to bridge the gap between beauty and education, especially for women and young girls who’ve been told that their natural hair is too difficult, too unprofessional, or too much.

I got into this industry because I know what it’s like to feel overlooked in a salon chair. I didn’t see a lot of stylists who truly understood how to treat textured hair with love, knowledge, and care. That pushed me to master my craft, and through God’s direction, it became bigger than hair. It became purpose. I believe God placed me in this industry not just to style hair, but to heal through it. To pour into women. To teach. To lead. And to remind others that they were fearfully and wonderfully made, just as they are.

I provide a range of services from natural hair care, scalp treatments, and protective styles to personalized consultations and educational classes for both clients and beauty professionals. I also create digital content rooted in education, transparency, and encouragement—whether I’m showing a twist-out technique, sharing scalp care tips, or collaborating with brands like Pattern Beauty that align with my mission.

What sets me apart is my intentionality and my faith. Every part of my business is God-led. I don’t just want my clients to look good—I want them to feel seen, heard, and loved. I want them to walk away with more knowledge and more confidence than they came in with. My chair is a safe space where beauty meets healing and where faith meets function.

I’m most proud of the work I do educating future stylists, especially those coming out of beauty school. I teach them how to properly care for textured hair from root to end, how to support scalp health, and most importantly, how to help their clients embrace their God-given hair with pride. This isn’t just about hair—it’s about legacy, identity, and walking in purpose.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

One story that really reflects my resilience happened when I made the decision to close down my salon back in my hometown. It was one of the hardest choices I’ve ever had to make because I had poured so much of myself into that space. I didn’t fully understand why God was leading me to let it go, but I trusted Him. I packed everything up without knowing what was next, but I knew I couldn’t stay in a place where I had outgrown the vision.

Starting over in a new city with no clients, no team, and no blueprint was humbling. But I showed up anyway. I networked. I served. I stayed up late building content, learning, praying, and figuring it out as I went. Some days I felt invisible, but I knew the purpose God placed in me was bigger than my comfort zone. I leaned into my calling as an educator and began creating content and courses that spoke to the real needs of women with textured hair.

Now, I’m not only rebuilding, I’m walking in rooms I used to only dream about. I’m teaching, creating, and partnering with brands I once prayed to even get a response from. That season of loss was actually preparation for a bigger assignment. And looking back, it taught me that resilience isn’t just about bouncing back it’s about believing forward. Even when the path isn’t clear, I keep showing up. I keep creating. I keep serving. And I let my faith lead the way.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

A major lesson I had to unlearn was chasing people instead of purpose. I used to spend so much time reaching out, trying to be seen, trying to get in certain rooms or be a part of certain things, but I wasn’t being consistent with the very thing I was asking God for. I was asking Him to open doors, but I wasn’t preparing for the room. I was focused on opportunities, not obedience.

The turning point came when God started showing me that my gift wasn’t just styling hair. It was teaching. Educating. Pouring into others. Once that was revealed, I had to sit with it and be real with myself. I couldn’t keep doing what I had been doing. I couldn’t keep begging for validation when God had already given me vision.

So I shifted. I started being more faithful with what was already in my hands. I became more consistent in my message, my content, and my purpose. And when I stopped chasing people and started walking boldly in my assignment, the right people, the right rooms, and the right partnerships started finding me.

That lesson taught me to trust divine timing, to stay rooted in purpose, and to always let God lead because when He shows you who you are and what you’re called to do, it’s your job to move different.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gellisafevrier?igsh=MWtiOXZ3ZWkxb3h0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@gellisafevrier?si=CGCCFg-Z6eUrqzZbas

Image Credits

Dimitri Fevrier &
Shatimah Monae