is a New York City based natural hair advocate and hairstylist. Brielle’s Locker Salon is located in Ridgewood, Queens bordering Bushwick, Brooklyn.

She attained her cosmetology license from Aveda Institute NYC in 2012. She furthered her education at The American Barbering Institute NYC, as well as Isis Brantley’s African Ancestral Braiding, Locs and Twists training program in Dallas, TX. Brielle’s extensive experience has landed her at esteemed salons like Cutler, Hair Rules, and DiPietro Todd.

In addition to owning and operating Brielle’s Locker LLC, She is founder of Brielle’s Locker Outreach a 501(c)(3). BLO is dedicated to developing life skills in youth and young adults through education, the arts and community outreach. The hybrid mentoring model facilitates collaborations with schools, non-profits and other organizations, empowering individuals to confidently shape their futures with independence, critical thinking and decisive action.

Past Partners: Grants for Girls of Color, Brownsville Community Justice Center, Risboro Community Partnership, Richard Green High School, Fredrick Douglas Academy VI, Garden of Eden Foundation, Care Free Black Girl, Good Vibes in the Park, OAT Academy and Wieden+Kennedy NY.