Rayshunda Holt, "Ms. Ray” a native of Dallas, has been
styling and braiding hair for over 20 years.
She discovered her love for hair when she was seven years of age. Ms. Ray decided to transition to specializing
in natural hair in 2000 after making a conscious decision to never relax her
hair again. She has always wanted to own
her own Natural Hair Salon. After working for other salons that provided
chemical services, it motivated her to open up a Salon in the southern sector
of Dallas. She opened her own chemical
free salon, Deep In The Roots so that her clients can have a healthy
atmosphere.
Ms. Ray has created a line of natural hair products due to
the lack of chemical free products in beauty stores. Natural Essences is the
product line, you may purchase Natural Essences at the salon, online or from a
distributor. She continues to do
extensive research and training to be able to provide knowledge to those
embracing the natural realm. Ms. Ray promotes health, healthy hair and a
healthy lifestyle. She is one of the well known Master Natural Hair Artists in
the DFW area. She has been featured on the Esther Davis Show, featured in the
Dallas Weekly, featured in the Post Tribune, The Garland Journal and featured
in Krave Magazine. She is active in the
community providing educational workshops, seminars and natural hair shows. Such as the International Hair Show,
Nappiology Expo, Fro Fest, Nzuri Hair
show.
Ms. Ray has successfully created and promoted her own natural hair shows,
such as Show Tell N Flaunt It 2009, Napptricity 2010, 2011, 2012, and the Men’s
Loc Conference 2013. Ms. Ray is a
member of Nappiology and she is the Expert Spokesperson for the Natural Hair
App. Ms. Ray has also completed the Executive Coordinator Training with Market
America. Ms. Ray is the Vice President
of Digixtel Communications. She has also
had a successful online radio show called Deeply Rooted Scandals.
Ms. Ray has a love and passion to help individuals embrace
their natural beauty and have a love of self first and not fall victim to
American standards of beauty. She has built a large and faithful clientele.
Customer service is of high importance to Ms. Ray and it shows in her extensive
consultations. She is very passionate about promoting and growing healthy
hair. She finds it essential to consider
her client’s lifestyle and maintenance desires when designing their new natural
style. Ms. Ray encourages all men, women
and children of all cultures to embrace “The Natural Essence of You.”