JT’s Hair Stylist Tevin Washington Shares His Top Tips
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By Larry Stansbury ·Updated November 5, 2025 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… “In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and career journeys, what they’ve learned from their clients, and their top hair care tips.
As opposed to starting in the salon chair, sought-after celebrity hairstylist, Tevin Washington, started in his bedroom on YouTube. “I used to love watching hair tutorials and videos,” he recalls. “That’s really what sparked my interest in the craft.”
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In 2015, Washington made it official by enrolling at the Paul Mitchell Academy and taking his talents from dorm rooms to professional settings. From there, he started styling clients at Sally Beauty and eventually moving to Atlanta. “This was where I built the bulk of my business and started creating content on Instagram,” he shares.
Soon, his skills caught the attention of major artists, starting with Summer Walker. That moment opened the door to >JT.
“There have been so many milestones JT and I have accomplished together, and I’m excited to see where we’ll go next.” Through every lace install, editorial cover, and creative collaboration, Tevin remains grounded in his purpose: making Black women feel like the main character, because they always are.
Below, Washington opens up about his top product picks, favorite target="_blank"> View this post on Instagram
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His current favorite products:“Right now, my favorite hair products are gonna have to be anything from K18. Their products are amazing, and the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum—it’s incredible. I have been loving anything from Shea Moisture. I have fallen in love with it in the past few months. I have long hair myself, and it leaves my hair feeling super moisturized. I’m a curly-haired guy, so I’m always using their leave-ins, shampoos, and conditioners. My hair just loves it and soaks it right up!”
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His top tip for healthy hair:“You should always be giving your hair some type of attention and nurturing. It’s never a good thing to just ignore your hair or throw it up in a ponytail for days on end without proper maintenance. It’s important to brush/comb out, wash, exfoliate, and condition it routinely. You should always be showing your hair some type of love.”
A hair myth he wants to debunk:“Before using any product or tool, it’s important to be knowledgeable before using them. You have to be knowledgeable about what products or ingredients are being used, the tool settings, and the length of time being used on the hair. A tool or a product cannot damage your hair; however, the person using it without the proper knowledge of that tool or product can damage your hair.”
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How he uplifts his clients:“Hair is only an extension of how beautiful they are. The target="_blank"> View this post on Instagram
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