Meet Neal Farinah: Cรฉcredโs Lead Global Stylist, owner of Neal Farinah Salon, industry expert, andย Beyoncรฉ Knowles-Carter's longtime stylist.ย
Heโs the innovator behind some of the most iconic hair moments throughout our founderโs career, from the Drunk in Love bob to the Cowboy Carter platinum press.
Ahead, we chatted with Neal about his role as Lead Global Stylist and his favorite part about working with hair.ย
Cรฉcred: How did you get started in the hair industry?ย
Neal Farinah:ย "I went to beauty school in Trinidad where I was trained to do all hair types, which is different from the U.S. where you have to choose one type of hair. Textured hair became my focus when I moved to New York, and thatโs what Iโve been doing ever since."ย
Cรฉcred: Tell us about your role at Cรฉcred!
Neal Farinah:ย "As the Lead Global Stylist, I work across the entire brand. I work closely with Beyoncรฉ and Ms. Tina on ideas for product, and with the PD and Marketing teams to bring the product to life. I test every single formula, and love to put them to the test in my kit. I also love meeting Cรฉcred fans in the wild and hearing their stories - we are all so connected by hair and I love to see how Cรฉcred is bringing us together."
Cรฉcred: How do you see Cรฉcred in your community?
Neal Farinah: "Iโve been a hairstylist for over 20 years, and having a lack of diverse products on the market was always one of my biggest challenges. Now, seeing Cรฉcred everywhere, itโs such a blessing to be able to have one line that really works for everyone. The brand is full of so much love and intention, itโs more than just a product. Itโs a family and community that has been brought together through our love of hair."
Cรฉcred: Whatโs your favorite Cรฉcred product?ย
Neal Farinah: "You want me to choose one favorite? How do I have one favorite? I canโt pick one! If I had to, Iโd pick the Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual because it benefits every hair texture, and thatโs really our brand."