Our Mission 

Rare Essence Academy is the first of its kind educating and empowering those who want to become natural hair Artist by teaching stylists the techniques of natural hair styling that help to build a foundation for success in the industry. 

Our Natural Hair Styling Training Platform along with our business coaching equip stylists with the skill and the business knowledge to become successful entrepreneurs. 

Meet the Founder Essence China 

Essence China is a renowned Natural Hair Artist and creator of a viral hairstyle featured in The National Museum Of African American History And Culture. Her work has graced the cover of Essence magazine and other international publications.

In 2003, she successfully challenged the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology, enabling natural hair stylists to operate without board regulations. She founded Rare Essence Studio in 2006 and later Rare Essence Academy, offering tours, seminars, and online courses to help stylists create innovative hairstyles and achieve financial success.

Her mission is to fill gaps in traditional cosmetology education, empowering individuals with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to work with natural hair for personal or professional growth.

Meet our COO Adelaide Goode

Adelaide Goode, a Master Natural Hair Stylist and braider with over 20 years of experience. She is an exceptional stylist and educator dedicated to helping others perfect their techniques.

Adelaide champions integrity among stylists, believing it enhances their impact on themselves and their communities. She fosters deep, heart-filled connections and ensures stylists grasp the concepts needed to transform their skills.

Passionate about breaking mental barriers, Adelaide helps stylists change their mindset to achieve higher levels of execution. Her expertise in natural hair care and braiding has made her a respected industry figure, continually inspiring and uplifting fellow professionals.

By changing the way stylists think about their work, she helps them achieve a higher level of execution in their styles. Adelaide's expertise in natural hair care and braiding has made her a respected figure in the industry, where she continually inspires and uplifts fellow professionals through her innovative approach and passion for the craft.