"My grandmother died when I was four months old. From the stories I got, she just had the gift of gab. One, she was beautiful. Two, she was also a hairstylist." The world of hair artistry, entrepreneurship, and cultural storytelling with Kristina the Glam Tech, a Detroit-born stylist and artist whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From braiding hair in her basement as a teen to making waves in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, Kristina’s passion for hair has transformed into a thriving career. Raised by a lineage of strong women—including her grandmother, a self-made hairstylist and property owner, and her mother, the first in the family to attend college—Kristina was immersed in the entrepreneurial spirit of Detroit. Her career took off with Hair Wars, where she showcased elaborate, gravity-defying designs, and later with "My Hair, My Story, My Glory" at the Charles H. Wright Museum, an event celebrating the artistry and history of Black hair. Now in LA, she is shifting her focus to fine art, using hair as a medium to tell powerful stories, proving that creativity knows no bounds. With raw honesty, humor, and determination, Kristina shares her experiences navigating both the beauty industry and the art world, offering insights into what it takes to turn passion into purpose while staying true to her Detroit roots. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with laughter, real talk, and a masterclass in Black creativity and resilience.

Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different.

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S6E83 -Crowning Glory, Kristina’s Journey from Hair Styling to Fine Art