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Jeannetta Walker-Rodgers

Global Technical Director
Jeannetta Walker-Rodgers has over 20 years of experience as a hairstylist. Whether in hairstyling, coloring, or extensions, this Chicago-based coiffure expert’s qualification do not disappoint. Walker-Rodgers, a Certified Master Colorist and Texture Expert, has been nominated for the hair industry’s most esteemed awards, and appeared on the main stages of prominent national shows, including BehindTheChair.com’s The BTC Show, Hair Love Retreat, Texture VS Race, Texture Hair Elevated, and many more. A celebrated color-transformation specialists, she has a passion for education and teaching hairstylists across all over the world to excel from color formulation and technique, to hair care, styling and finishing. “Jae,” as she’s affectionately known to friends, family, and colleagues, wholeheartedly believes in paying it forward – helping stylists feel confident working with all hair types and textures is mission she takes seriously. She’ devoted to elevating others and it’s just one of the reasons she’s thrilled to join Joico as Global Technical Director.   Articles: A Joi-ful Welcome To Jeannetta Walker-Rodgers Joi & Juneteenth: A Thoughtful Celebration

Jeannetta Walker-Rodgers

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ABOUT ME

JEANNETTA
WALKER-RODGERS

JOICO GLOBAL TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Jeannetta Walker-Rodgers, Joico Global Technical Director, is a hairstylist, colorist, and hair-extensions specialist with 20+ years of experience. Based in Chicago, Jeannetta is a Certified Master Colorist and Texture Expert; has been featured in industry magazines; nominated for some of the beauty industry’s most coveted awards; graced the main stages of Behind the Chair Shows, Hair Love Retreat, Texture Versus Race, Textured Hair Elevated, and much more.

When she is not performing major hair color transformations, Jeannetta is passionate about teaching hairstylists around the world how to be technically excellent in color formulation and technique, emphasizing healthy hair care and proper styling. “Jae” believes in paying it forward; helping hairdressers be the very best colorists they can be, AND feel confident working on all hair types and textures.

CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS

HOW WOULD YOU BEST DESCRIBE THE TECHNIQUES OR SERVICES THAT YOU SPECIALIZE IN AND ARE BEST KNOWN FOR?

A glassy silk press, dimensional highlights, keeping hair healthy, shiny, and full of movement. Major color transformations

MAJOR MILESTONES: YOUR AWARDS, ACCOLADES, AND SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY…

Nominated multiple times:

  • Textured Hair Elevated Color Transformation
  • ONE SHOT: Color Transformation Texture

ONE PRO TIP EVERY STYLIST SHOULD KNOW…

Master your consultations, and learn how the products you use work.

CAREER HIGHLIGHT OR PROUDEST MOMENT…

Having my daughter model for me on the BTC stage. It was the best take- your-kid-to-work moment, ever!

IF YOU WEREN’T A HAIRSTYLIST, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?

A lawyer or politician.

ONE PLACE IN THE WORLD YOU’D LOVE TO DO HAIR FOR A DAY

Milan.

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MY
WORK
PERSONALITY

YOUR SPECIALTY?

Full transformations (color and cut).

WHAT’S YOUR HAIR PHILOSOPHY?

Healthy hair is beautiful hair; and with the right care and confidence, every strand should shine and bounce naturally.

WHAT'S YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE OR GO-TO TECHNIQUE

My go-to technique is carefully and lightly layering products to suit the client’s styling needs.

WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST WHILE YOU WORK?

I love all music, but mostly 90’s R&B and Hip Hop.

YOUR DREAM CLIENT (PAST OR PRESENT)

Beyonce.

IF YOUR CAREER HAD A TAGLINE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

“Making hair whip back and forth since 1999.”

JOICO PRODUCTS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT

Defy Damage Detox Shampoo, KBOND20, Moisture Recovery Balm.

YOUR GO-TO COFFEE (OR COCKTAIL/MOCKTAIL) ORDER

Mocha Latte Breve – hot or iced.