Judiffier Pearson’s resume exhibits the mark she has made on the professional beauty industry’s business and artistic scenes. She is a leading educator and consultant, pulling from her expertise as a successful salon owner, color specialist and celebrity makeup artist. Judiffier speaks extensively across the United States on issues pertaining to salon management, independent contracting, labor law, financial planning, and professional ethics. In addition to engaging live audiences, she reaches large numbers of beauty professionals and salon owners through books, audio programs and videos that are produced by her company Image Artisan Solutions, a business and artistic consulting firm for the professional beauty industry. Her Minding Your Own Business Multimedia Library is a collection of powerful reference tools designed to help self-employed salon professionals strengthen their operations and maximize their earning potential.
The success of Judiffier’s first employee-based salon, Behind the Veil, led her to broaden her investment portfolio with Salon Industry Suites, a “mini-salon” mall featuring 21 fully furnished suites designed for independent beauty and grooming professionals. In January 2008, Behind the Veil Salon merged with Another Look Salon and became Insignia Salon under the Salon Industry Solutions, Inc family of businesses where Judiffier Pearson is CEO and Educational Director.
True to her passion and first love, Judiffier continues to hone and celebrate her craft. Her accomplishments as a hair and makeup artist have put her in demand for television, stage, film, print, as well as celebrity requests. Her extensive list of celebrities served includes: LeToya Luckett, Silk, Charlie Wilson, Al Jarreau, Laila Ali, Terri Vaughn, Sister Hazel, The Grascals, Lynne Koplitz, Bill Bellamy, Sheryl Underwood, Doug E. Fresh, Tony Terry, Tramaine Hawkins, and Joel Osteen. In addition to her ongoing practice behind the chair in her salons, Judiffier has also worked as a contract makeup artist for NBC’s affiliate WXIA; FOX 5/WAGA’s Good Day Atlanta; and UPN Atlanta News at Ten.
The breadth and depth of Judiffier’s undertakings in the beauty industry would lead one to believe that the beauty business is all she’s ever known. However, after graduating from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, her career began as an adult education instructor for low income housing project residents. She began to recognize her calling and true passion when she accepted a position in state-level government as an economic independence specialist for poverty-level citizens. It was during this tenure that she realized vocational and technical training coupled with entrepreneurship are empowering forces for people from all walks of life. What began as an endeavor to research career options for her clients became a life-changing journey for her. In addition to obtaining licenses in cosmetology and barbering, Judiffier also received her Master’s degree in Business Administration—further preparing her to not only learn the trade, but also transform the lives of its practitioners. Judiffier’s professional journey shows that she is dedicated to educating, enlightening and empowering salon professionals, freelance artists, and beauty business owners who desire to reach their maximum potential.
