Author name: Zyntra Mbeleko
Zyntra Mbeleko is a certified trichologist and artisan specializing in global hair adornment traditions. With over 12 years of experience, she has studied beadwork techniques across West Africa, Scandinavia, and Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest. She holds a diploma in Ethno-Cosmetology from the Institute of Cultural Aesthetics and teaches workshops on sustainable, culturally respectful hair beading practices.