The Right Denman Brush Makes All the Difference: An Interview with Jalia Pettis

Beauty industry experience and career progression. • Julia Pettis shares her 16-year journey in the beauty industry, from makeup artistry to session styling with a dual licensed esthetics and hair license. Hairstyling awards, international competition, and industry recognition. • Jalia is a finalist for Educator of the Year at the North American Hairstyling Awards and previously represented the US in a global Denman competition in London. Hair styling tools and techniques for various textures. • Jalia uses specific brushes for different hair textures and styles • Jalia emphasizes the importance of using the right tools for textured hair, such as a Power Paddle brush for curly coily hair. • Jalia shares that she brings at least 6 brushes to a styling session, including a germ-free barbicide and a Denman tool for cleaning brushes. Beauty industry education and continuing learning. • Jalia shares her experience with round brushes and how they overcame their initial fear through practice and education. • Jalia emphasizes the importance of continuing education in the beauty industry, sharing her personal experience with overcoming fear and becoming a lifelong learner.