This is another topic that was tackled as part of the “Hard Issues” series on the On The Call Podcast, Season 8 Episode 7. Stacy Gray left her home and family in Indiana for NYC, to pursue a degree in nursing, and after a brief stint in healthcare, her creative side won out. She earned a spot on the world-famous Apollo stage as an Apollo model, and to make ends meet, she took a job at a beauty supply store on Harlem’s bustling 125th Street. The access to hair weaves inspired her to take the initiative to become a self-taught extension specialist, became a Local 798 Union member AND an Award winning, Hairstylist/Make Up Artist & Male Groomer.
Stacy is considered a mastermind behind countless creations with over three decades of experience in the beauty industry. Stacy’s determination and creativity propelled her career, working with a clientele that includes Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Erykah Badu and Megan the Stallion and more. She’s worked on countless commercials such as: Tide, Fisher Nuts, Mercedes Benz, Oral B, Adidas, Essence, and television shows, such as: Empire, Saturday Night Live (SNL) and music video sets. Stacy has worked with top photographers and publications such as IN STYLE, Vogue, Interview Magazine, Rolling Stone and Essence, reality TV and feature films. Check out her IMDB page, from 2005-present: with 30 credits for film, TV and specials as: key hair department head, key makeup assistant and make up at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1946496/
Stacy Gray is a survivor of domestic abuse and homelessness, who with perspective, strength, and free will, has risen from the valleys to leap mountains. Her website can be found at https://www.thestacygray.com/ and her IG: @iamStacyGray.
Stacy volunteers and, offers her services to those in need, paying it forward, through her Director/CEO of all things Glam with her team and Agency, SGrayUnlimited.
Organizations that support the Homeless, Coalition for the Homeless, Partnership for the Homeless, and Women in Need.
Beyond The Call™ 24 7, Inc. 