CHATWAKA JACKSON

Chatwaka Jackson, professionally known as Taka, is a licensed professional hair stylist. She has worked in the hair industry for 9 years. A graduate from Paul Mitchell School in St Louis, Missouri, she went on to work at a top salon in the city, entering the world of hair. With her immense drive, she decided to take her talents to Los Angeles, California to enter the film and television industry.

After hitting the ground running and working on multiple sets she landed a lead role as a Key Stylist on the film, Killer Toast. Her work has also graced the world renown Oscars red carpet, and the catwalk of New York’s Fashion Week with Harlem Fashion Row. Her work has been published in multiple magazines such as; PUMP, InBlack Mag, and Gamaro to name a few. And she didn’t stop there, with a passion for teaching, she became a licensed instructor and taught specialty classes at Paul Mitchell in Sherman Oaks, California.

Her plan is to continue to push the boundaries and teach students the artistry of hair by offering master classes. As she has worked different avenues in the industry and is devoted to sharing her experiences and knowledge by mentoring those that desire the know-how, of how to maneuver in this competitive field.

Her ambitious personality keeps her striving to continuously learn, stay creative, knock down doors and goals. Her talents are constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries of hair and will not cease anytime soon.