Known professionally in the hair industry as Kay Simpson, she was born and raised in Jamaica. Arriving in the States at the age of 9, Kay was fully aware of her gift of creativity for all things hair. Graduating high school at the age of 16, Kay enrolled in the Institute of Cosmetology program located on Harwin Drive in Houston, Texas. Being the well known “over” achiever, she excelled and finished the program in 10 months. Kay started working in the industry at the Exclusive 5th Ave Salon as an assistant for a few months.
Moving on and perfecting her craft of creativity, Kay’s work has been known and recognized nationally and internationally with exclusive features in various magazines such as Black Sophsticates, Hype Hair, Black Passions, just to name a few. Kay has been a featured Platform Artist for companies such as Dudley’s and currently serves as Creative Director for Patric Bradley’s Team Hollywood.
Kay has also extended her hair knowledge by studying abroad. Kay’s education in conjunction with her expertise and talent, she was able to manifest her dream of owning her own salon; True Perfection. True Perfection is currently home to 20 stylists; many of which Kay mentors and provides various methods and techniques beneficial to the industry.
Kay has been able to share and give back to her community by way of her non profit: Simpson Sisters. Simpson Sisters is designed to assist battered women and children in the Houston area. Kay is heavily involved in many charitable entities. She is supported in her endeavors by her husband Damon Bethea, and her teenage son, Kayne. Kay continues to balance her home life along with her love of hair designing always striving for True Perfection. Her motto is Never get too comfortable and Always strive to be better.
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