Inside this episode
Creative people are rarely just “born talented”—and Keri’s story shows how support, curiosity, and a restless creative streak can shape a career in unexpected ways. In this episode of *Tell Me About Your Hair*, Julee sits down with her friend Keri to explore the real story behind her talent, her career, and the creativity she can’t switch off.
Keri shares how her parents’ encouragement helped nurture her creativity, how a chance visit to a hair show sparked her interest in the industry, and how an 11-year career at Supercuts gave her a strong foundation in both hairstyling and education. She reflects on moving from chain salons to higher-end work, finding her place as a stylist and educator, and realizing she wanted more time and freedom to create.
The conversation also takes a more personal turn as Keri talks about losing her friend Valentino to pancreatic cancer—and how that experience changed her perspective on time, relationships, and taking creative risks. She opens up about building an audience through comedy and hairstyling videos, handling online backlash, and finding a healthier balance between sharing her life and keeping parts of it private.
Along the way, Keri offers advice for aspiring content creators: focus on storytelling, make your work memorable, and keep showing up. Because sometimes, people choose a stylist not just for the hair, but for the person they’ll enjoy spending time with.