My mother would have me help her style family and friends hair with her at the early age of eight. By the time I was 12 years old, I was styling all of my family, friends and people in my community hair on the regular. I love everything about beauty and fashion. I attended Gateway Technical College in Wisconsin where I completed my Barber/Cosmetology training and became a licensed Barber/Cosmetologist in 1997. I left my home salon by the time I was 19 and opened my own salon in 2000 (Yolanda's Turning Heads). I became the youngest full service Salon owner in my community. During my Barber/Cosmetology schooling, I found a new passion of teaching. Every skill or technique that I mastered, I would share with my instructors and peers. I attended Gateway Technical College to complete my Barber/Cosmetology Instructor license. From Wisconsin to Texas, I am now doing what I love by teaching future stylist, barbers, salon owners, makeup artist, nail tech, estheticians and skin care specialist at one of the best Career and Technology schools in the state of Texas.

Campus Role: Educator

Campus Team: Cosmetology

Email: kkirby1@aisd.net

Phone: 682-867-9526

Good Morning Church! I am Kysha Kirby I am a licensed Cosmetologist and Barber. I have loved the industry since I was nine years old. Started 1st braiding all the kids in my family and neighborhood. I also, worked in my mom's nail salon, The Black Box removing polish, preparing the nails, then polishing. I got my license the summer I turned 16 before the State Board of Cosmetology required you to have a high school diploma. I graduated high school and immediately received my cosmetology license to do hair from Aladdin Beauty School under The Amazing, super excellent Mrs. Wilanda Blunt in Duncanville, Tx whom I still stay in connect with. From there, I embraced the industry with open arms; I became a salon owner, then a platform artist for Bonner Brothers for about eight years as their lead platform stylist in the Southwest region, where I have traveled the world sharing my craft. I've gone on to win and judge hair battles. As I enjoyed the industry I realized I loved teaching and changing lives.

In my learning and teaching I believe and stand on we all can learn and be taught you must meet and adjust or customized the lesson to the learner. My motto is “Failure is NOT an OPTION”. I am also a BLS, CPR, Pediatric, AED, OSHA, and 1st aid instructor to ensure I save you from a bad hair day but you life too

Alma Mater:

Alma Mater David W Carter High School

Licensed Cosmetologist Licensed Barber Certified Instructor- BLS, CPR, Pediatric, AED, OSHA, 1st Aid

Hill Community College- Cosmetology Instructor's License

Texas A & M Commerce- Bachelor's of E-Global Learning -Teacher Certification -Master's in Curriculum and Instruction

682-867-9527 �� �� msmith21@aisd.net

I have been in the beauty industry and licensed for 27 years. My passion first began in a CTE classroom my junior year at Arlington High School. I graduated in 1990 with my diploma and my cosmetology license. Ms. Norma Love was my teacher and one of the most influential people I have had in my life. She inspired me and made want to learn more and make a difference in the world. I am blessed to not only touch hair and hearts but reach minds and give back to the community that gave so much to me so many years ago. #AHSColtPride