About Erin
Erin J. Hundley, is an Intuitive Entrepreneur and Founder of RD Beauty & Wellness, a BIPOC-centered Salon Clinic and wellness sanctuary focusing on the integration of inner and outer beauty through hair, mind and spirit. Coining the mantra, Healing from the crown down.™ With over 16 years of experience, she has worked with fashion and beauty industries top leaders, designers and a variety of celebrities. Her achievements include, MWBE, American Board Certified Hair Colorist, Lead Artist for New York Fashion Week, Independent Educator, Published Writer, Philanthropist and Activist. Hundley is well versed in all hair types and textures, specializing in hair health, male grooming, free-hand cutting, color correction, bridal and formal occasions.
Story
Before I began RD Beauty & Wellness, putting myself first proved difficult. A single mother of two; I had a demanding job as district training and development educator for JCP Salons. I was responsible for 26 salons and over 300 hairstylists throughout the North-East Region. In 2014 I left corporate America for the even more demanding life of entrepreneurship. It wasn’t until I got into a car accident April 11, 2016 that my life took a drastic change and I was forced to stop.
I suffered many injuries from the accident, to the severity I was unable to stand for long periods of time. Unfortunately I still had to work because I was self-employed —although advised not to. I was prescribed medications that could have been detrimental to my well-being, I chose to listen to my body’s natural cravings instead. I was able to begin healing myself in a non-addictive, safe way. I decided to focus more on alternative and spiritual medicine by tapping into my Ancestral Energy, Ayurveda, Crystal Healing, Herbs, Salves and most important my Diet.
A thought that has remained with me as I mature, is how often as Black women, we are the pillars for our families and communities, yet we don’t give ourselves the same grace to take the time to nourish ourselves mentally or spiritually. Which can lead to mental and physical burnout, addiction and health issues. I am dedicated to offering the services and products needed to help high in-demand Black women prioritize themselves so that they can have sanctuary and a lasting healing impact on their communities.
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The Natural Epicurean |
A glimpse of upcoming lifestyle trends. Although people are struggling financially they will opt for more luxurious and thought-out purchases. Rooted in self-preservation and purity. Wanting to feel pampered, treating oneself to the finer things considering their...