A professional hairstylist and educator for over 16 years with a passion for sharing hair knowledge and creating space for all hair textures in the industry.  Co-Founder of the Texpert Collective, a Professional Platform and Educational Network formed to help elevate textured hair styling as an industry staple and provide a market place for tools needed to manage all things curls, coils, and waves. Also, the Co-Founder of the Global Artistry Council, a collective of diverse beauty experts with a mission to normalize the beauty industry through inclusion, elevation, and celebration of all textures through education, events, and awards ceremonies.  She is a Local 706 Hairstylist, colorist, and a Mizani Artist and Educator who facilitates textured hair cutting and styling classes. 

After receiving her B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Kauilani went on to get her cosmetology license at the AVEDA Institute-San Antonio. Her work has been featured in international editorials and on the runways of New York Fashion Week.

She has used her talents to not only dress the tresses of celebrities and supermodels, but also to help expand the skill set of fellow stylists through hair color, cutting, and styling education.