Community Engagement and Beauty Inclusion Consultant
Faatemah is an influencer who is passionate about desegregating the beauty aisle and challenges brands to speak to beauty with a unique voice.
| Who Is Faatemah? |
The “Diana Ross of Hair” and champion for women and beauty, Faatemah has numerous awards but none of us could have foreseen her resolve during the George Floyd uprising. Her role in reviving the Lyn-Lake business district in South Minneapolis was immeasurable after destruction tore through our hearts and minds. Faatemah has been featured in numerous magazines, is an educator, the recipient of the prestigious Intercoiffure Presidents Award in France, a NAHA winner, an inductee into the Aveda Hall of Fame, motivational speaker, and salon owner. Ampey, currently also uses her platform as an Inclusion Consultant who is challenging the beauty industry to equitably honor the talent and genius of BIPOC industry players across all beauty categories and beauty shopping aisles. Her serendipitous sense of humor brings levity to honest conversations that create beauty and change.
“Beauty is actually at the center of almost everything that we do.” ~Faatemah
Award-Winning and Celebrity Stylist
Faatemah is the Fashion Forward winner of NAHA (North American Hairstyling Awards) in 2009 as well as being a 2-time NAHA Editorial and Texture nominee. In 2013 Faatemah also received the Intercoiffure “President’s Award” in Paris, France.
Her creations have been featured in many publications, commercial work, and runway shows. Celebrity clients include Tracie Ellis Ross, Suzanne Somers, Chrisette Michelle, Holly Robinson Peete, and more. Target, Essence, Modern Salon, Bride magazines, ABC, NBC, and FOX have trusted Faatemah’s chic sensibility for styling hair.
World Class Educator
Faatemah teaches stylists her brand of “Edutainment” (via HairNerds), all over the world at trade shows, corporations, classrooms, and salons. Faatemah continues to help inspire others through hair and beauty brand education.
Aveda Hall Of Fame
In 2017 Faatemah was the first African-American person to be inducted into the Aveda Institutes Alumni Hall Of Fame. The Hall of Fame Honorees have a long-standing and successful career focused on their craft, education, and giving back to society.
What The Industry Says About Faatemah
The “Diana Ross of hair” — Professional Beauty Association/International Salon Expo
“Faatemah is possibly the most brilliant, entertaining and genuine person we have ever come across. Whether your question is hair related or how to overcome “mommy guilt”, Faatemah has the answer. Think of her as your stylish Hair Fairy Godmother. She will have you rolling in the floor laughing and then slap you in the face with education. #RealTalk” — The Hair Nerds
“Faatemah is not only superbly talented, but she is also one of the warmest and funniest people that you will ever meet… Faatemah captured everyone’s attention with her informative class on Hairdressing entitled “Editorial Swag”. The class was such a great success that we hope to have Faatemah back again …” — Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design
“Celebrity hairstylist Faatemah Ampey is one bad chick who knows her craft…” — VIBE Magazine