We are nothing without community.  We are so excited to have multinational hairstylist, immigrant, entrepreneur, and owner of AFG Hair Studios, Antonio Francisco Gonzales on this episode. He has over 15 years of industry experience working in the top salons of NYC and has also styled the runways at New York Fashion Week assisting his mentor Orlando Pita for legendary designers such as Tom Ford, Michael Kors, Diane von Furstenberg, Victoria's Secret, and more. He also serves as a community advocate through supporting and empowering persons dealing with abuse, neglect, and homelessness through his work. His salon, AFG Hair Studios, is a social enterprise in Long Beach, CA where he services Southern California with a continued presence in NYC and Trinidad & Tobago. In this episode, we discuss...

• The language we use when discussing beauty
• Serving the beauty industry through diversity, individuality, and self-acceptance
• AFG Hair Studios and collaboration with the shelter systems in New York City, NY and Long Beach, CA
• Colorism and Euro-centric beauty standards
• and more