Today we’d like to introduce you to Brittny Briggs.
Hi Brittny, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Hey y’all! I’m Brittny Briggs, licensed hairstylist, children’s book author, and your go-to confidence plug. Whether I’m pressing pixies or penning stories, my mission is the same: to help women (and little queens in the making) feel seen, celebrated, and unstoppable.
My journey started way back in high school. I’d experiment with my hair in the mirror, try things on my friends, and secretly dream about what was possible, though I didn’t always believe it was possible for me.
Then one day, my stylist told me she needed an assistant when she came back from maternity leave. I didn’t know what I was saying yes to, but thank God I did. That “why not?” opened the door to my future.
I started shampooing for the legendary Miss Jean Kelly at A Touch of Elegance. I’ll never forget the day I watched her tighten a track so seamlessly, I didn’t even realize it was a weave. It was like watching art happen in real time. I thought to myself: This is it. This is what I want to do.
It clicked so deeply that I made a decision that raised a few eyebrows because I left college to pursue a career in hair. Against other people’s best judgment, I followed what I knew deep down was my path. And honestly? I’ve never looked back.
I got my license two years later, and my first chair was at the Norwood Flea Market. Eventually, I found my way back to Miss Jean, and she became more than a mentor; she became family. We hit every class, every hair show, it wasn’t just about styling, it was about building something.
Then life did what life sometimes does, it hit hard. I lost Miss Jean. Then I lost my sister. In a blink, I became a mother of three, my two babies and my niece. I was grieving, hustling, and trying to keep everything together. The salon became my safe place. My outlet. My anchor.
When I finally got my own suite, everything changed. I realized I couldn’t just be good behind the chair, I had to be great behind the scenes, too. That season forced me to grow up, level up, and show up.
And somewhere in all that growth, I joined an entrepreneur group and heard something I’ll never forget: “Your business is only as healthy as you are.”
That quote? Changed me.
Because for years, I’d been surviving. But now? I started healing. I started believing. I started dreaming again.
That’s how My First Silk Press was born. I wanted to write a book that little Black girls could see themselves in, not just in the mirror, but on the page. A story that made them feel confident in their curls, proud of their roots, and bonded with their moms in a way that lasts.
What started as a small idea in my suite became something much bigger. And to be honest? I think God had this planned all along.
Nearly 40% of my clients are educators. I’ve been reading this story in classrooms. Watching little girls light up when they see themselves in the pages. Moms DM’ing me saying the book sparked a real conversation with their daughters.
I realized that I didn’t just write a book, I created a bridge.
Between mothers and daughters. Stylists and students. Dreams and destiny.
So yes, I’m still behind the chair slaying platinum pixies… but now I’m also in schools, at book fairs, on stages, and in spaces I never imagined I’d belong. And I’ve never felt more sure that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.
To the woman reading this who’s been sitting on an idea because you think you’re not ready yet, I see you. I was her. But let me tell you: believing in yourself isn’t a light switch… It’s a decision you make every day. Start small. Start scared. Just start.
I’m just getting started too. And I hope this is only the beginning.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Oh, absolutely not. And honestly, nothing worth having ever comes easy.
When you’re an entrepreneur, your income can be up and down, but those bills? They stay the same. There were times I was in the hole and had to lean on family to help me out. And I hate asking for help.
Then COVID hit and shut everything down. Two months with zero income. I had to figure it out fast. I took the last bit of money I had saved, bought an online wig-making class and a sewing machine, and within a week, I was making wigs while the world was closed.
I didn’t pivot because I had a plan. I pivoted because I had no other choice, and that’s where I found my power.
But the biggest obstacle wasn’t the money or the shutdowns. It was me, my mindset. Not fully believing in what I was capable of. I played it safe. I did just enough to keep me and my kids going, but I didn’t trust myself enough to really go after my dreams.
I was waiting for confidence to show up. But confidence didn’t come until I started moving.
I thought playing it safe was protecting me, turns out, it was just keeping me small.
I talked myself out of things God had placed on my heart. I watched other people live out the very dreams I knew I was meant for. I kept asking God for open doors, but I was the one holding the key the whole time.
Eventually, I had to wake up, do the work on myself, and realize that the only thing truly standing in my way was me. Every bump, every setback, it all pushed me to grow and step into who I really am: a mother, a stylist, an author, a storyteller, and someone who wants to help others build confidence and connection.
This isn’t just about hair or a book; it’s about a woman who finally gave herself permission to be more.
The road definitely wasn’t smooth, but every twist and turn made me stronger and got me here. And I’m still learning and growing, one brave step at a time.
Growth didn’t meet me in the plan. It met me in the pivot.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a hairstylist, children’s book author, the owner of Brittny’s Beauty Bar (B3), and the founder of the B3 Baddie Movement. I specialize in platinum blonde transformations, short cuts (especially pixies), and helping women walk out of my chair feeling bold, beautiful, and reconnected to themselves. I’m known as “The Color GOAT” and “The Platinum Pixie Specialist”, but even more than that, I’m known for creating experiences, not just hairstyles.
One of the things I’m most proud of is my children’s book, My First Silk Press. It’s more than a story about hair, it’s about confidence, culture, and the kind of bonding that happens between mothers and daughters during those everyday moments that stay with us forever.
What sets me apart is that I don’t just do hair, I build moments that matter. Whether I’m in my salon, in a school, or on a stage, my mission is always the same: to pour confidence into women and young girls and remind them they are worthy of being seen, heard, and celebrated.
I believe beauty goes deeper than a style. It’s about creating safe spaces where we feel loved, inspired, and reminded of who we are. Whether I’m pressing curls or turning pages, it’s all about building legacy through connection.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
Absolutely! One of the most impactful books I’ve read is The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins. It taught me to stop overthinking and start moving. That lesson changed how I show up, not just in business, but in motherhood, in healing, and in life.
As for podcasts, I really enjoy Keep It Positive, Sweetie by Crystal Hayslett. Her stories are honest, relatable, and reflect the realness of Black womanhood. Listening to her feels like having a big sister remind you to stay grounded.
I also use the I Am app for daily affirmations. It keeps my mind in the right place and helps me reset when I feel overwhelmed.
More than anything, I try to surround myself with resources and people that uplift, stretch, and center me, because the way we talk to ourselves becomes the foundation for everything we build.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittnysbeautybar
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Au3ApFw1h/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@brittnysbeautybar?si=EDys9M67cjtOC9aZ
- Other: https://a.co/d/dnHH6Qb
