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About Us
At Original Moxie®, our business is personal. It started in 2009 with our Founder Rachel Blistein’s quest to understand and heal her dry, damaged curls. Her kitchen chemistry experiments led her to create a full line of natural hair care products, each one designed to meet the needs of specific hair types.
After launching her business, she embarked upon a 4-year study that included over 1,000 individuals. The data she collected on Curl Pattern, Shape, Porosity, and Texture allowed her to identify characteristic patterns, which took shape as Hair Type Personalities™ and became the basis for our professional guide to Moisture Balancing,™ a science-based approach to optimizing hair health.
The Moxie Method™ of Curly Cutting developed in parallel with the Moisture Balancing™ and evolved as the natural progression from the brand’s commitment to hair health. Observing a disconnect between the physical dynamics of curly hair and the prevailing cutting methods, Rachel worked with a team of stylists to devise a hair type-specific approach to curly cutting. The result is a technique that unifies hair science with cutting fundamentals, allowing practitioners to shape any hair type with precision and ease.
Our personal approach carries through to every aspect of the business. We are based in the small town of Ypsilanti, Michigan where our products are handcrafted by an all-female team in the same building that houses the brand’s flagship salon, store, and teaching facility. What we observe in our services informs how we design our products and vice versa. This ‘roots to tips’ approach ensures a high level of quality control as well as a strong symbiosis between our products and our techniques. From our sustainably-sourced ingredients to our hair-type specific practices, everything that we do is centered around our belief that It’s All Good Hair™!
Courses
Format: Digital
Pre-requisites: None
Cost: Free
Original Moxie Founder and Chief Formulator, Rachel Blistein, will guide you through an in-depth introduction to the Original Moxie product line that includes detailed information on the origin story, chemistry, and function of each of our unique formulations. This course begins with an explanation of the Original Moxie approach to product terminology, breaks down the science behind various ingredients, and empowers you with the knowledge you need to educate both yourself and your clients on what makes each of our products a true Original.
Note: This product is available only to licensed cosmetologists. We strongly recommend that you obtain products prior to taking the class. Hands-on experimentation and evaluation is essential to gaining fluency with our product line. To learn more about ordering a Starter Kit, contact Sophie Negi at sophie.negi@originalmoxie.com.
Introduction to The Moisture Detox™
Format: Digital
Pre-requisites: Product Knowledge 101
Cost: Free
For Authorized Original Moxie Salons ONLY. Get the inside scoop on The Original Moxie Moisture Detox™, our revolutionary multi-action professional treatment that removes build-up, repairs damage, and balances hydration levels. Original Moxie Founder & Chief Formulator, Rachel Blistein will explain the science behind this treatment and guide you in how to use it to enhance moisture absorption and retention in all hair types. She will also provide insights on how to attract new customers, encourage repeat business, and build revenue with this exclusive and essential hair health tool.
Please note: The Moisture Detox™ is for Professional Use only. Successful completion of this course is required to purchase The Moisture Detox™ Starter Kit. For more information, contact Sophie Negi at sophie.negi@originalmoxie.com.
Introduction to Moisture Balancing™
Format: Digital On-Demand
Pre-requisites: Product Knowledge 101, Introduction to The Moisture Detox™
Cost: $500
Includes: Downloadable Moisture Balancing Guide, Virtual Support from Live Original Moxie Educators, & Exclusive Content via our Email Newsletter.
Original Moxie Founder & Chief Formulator, Rachel Blistein, picks up where Cos School leaves off with a master class in hair science that explores and explains the nuances of texture, curl pattern, shape, and porosity. Along the way, she will introduce you to our diagnostic Hair Type Personality™ System and the Moisture Key™, two time-saving tools that will transform the way you see hair. Building on the skills you’ve learned in our Product Knowledge & Moisture Detox classes, she will instruct you in Moisture Balancing™, the art of science of optimizing hair health by mapping the products and treatments that are tailored to suit the needs of specific hair types.
Moisture Balancing™ Certification
Format: Digital Live
Pre-requisites: Product Knowledge 101, Introduction to The Moisture Detox, Introduction to Moisture Balancing
Dates: COMING SOON
Cost: $700
Includes: Hardcopy version of our Moisture Balancing™ Guide
Using a live model, you will be supervised by an Original Moxie Educator as you perform a Hair Assessment, Product Mapping, Moisture Detox, and Wash-and-Go. You will have four hours to complete the process and will be evaluated on your ability to correctly and efficiently Assess, Map, and Moisture Balance™ your model’s hair. Successful completion will result in a listing as a Moisture Balancing™ Certified Expert in our directory at originalmoxie.com.
The Moxie Method™ of Curly Cutting
Format: Digital On-Demand
Pre-requisites: Product Knowledge 101, Introduction to The Moisture Detox™, Introduction to Moisture Balancing™, Moisture Balancing™ Certification
Cost: $800
Includes: 1-hour one-on-one coaching or Q&A session with an Original Moxie Educator*
This highly detailed instructional series challenges you to rethink the way you cut curly hair and empowers you to confidently shape any curl pattern with precision and ease. Building upon a diagnostic understanding of the three-dimensional dynamic properties of waves, curls, coils, and kinks, our ground-up approach is perfect for experts and beginners alike. You will learn techniques that take the guesswork out of curly cutting and provide you with control and predictability to create a perfect shape every time.
*One-on-one must be scheduled in advance by emailing rachel@originalmoxie.com.
Moxie Pro™ Certification – Atlanta, GA
Format: Live In-Person
Pre-requisites: Product Knowledge 101, Introduction to The Moisture Detox™, Introduction to Moisture Balancing™, Moisture Balancing™ Certification, Introduction to the Moxie Method™ of Curly Cutting.
Dates:
Atlanta, GA
April, 3-4, 2022
Cost: $1600
Join us for this two-day, hands-on certification event! Using a live model and working in teams, you will be supervised by an Original Moxie Educator as you perform a Hair Assessment, Product Mapping, Moisture Detox, Curly Cut, and Wash-and-Go. You will have four hours to complete the process and will be evaluated on your ability to correctly and efficiently Assess, Map, and Moisture Balance™, and shape your model’s hair. Successful completion will result in an enhanced listing as Moxie Pro™ in our directory at originalmoxie.com.
Moxie Pro™ Certification – Ypsilanti, MI
Format: Live In-Person
Pre-requisites: Product Knowledge 101, Introduction to The Moisture Detox™, Introduction to Moisture Balancing™, Moisture Balancing™ Certification, Introduction to the Moxie Method™ of Curly Cutting.
Dates:
Ypsilanti, MI
June 12-13, 2022
Cost: $1600
Join us for this two-day, hands-on certification event! Using a live model and working in teams, you will be supervised by an Original Moxie Educator as you perform a Hair Assessment, Product Mapping, Moisture Detox, Curly Cut, and Wash-and-Go. You will have four hours to complete the process and will be evaluated on your ability to correctly and efficiently Assess, Map, and Moisture Balance™, and shape your model’s hair. Successful completion will result in an enhanced listing as Moxie Pro™ in our directory at originalmoxie.com.
Discounted Course Bundles
The Moxie Method™ Master Class
This course includes four digital on-demand chapters at a 10% discount. These lessons will provide you with all of the knowledge you need to become a Moisture Balancing™and Moxie Method of Curly Cutting Expert. Please note that this Course does not include Certification and is for the Professional who is interested in learning our methods but who is not intending to become a Certified Moxie Pro™. Professionals who wish to become a Certified Moxie Pro™ should enroll in one of the Certified Moxie Pro™ Courses, which include in-person certification.
Cost: $1,150
This course includes:
Product Knowledge 101
Introduction to The Moisture Detox™
Introduction to Moisture Balancing™
Introduction to the Moxie Method™ of Curly Cutting
Moxie Pro™ Master Class – Atlanta, GA
This course includes four digital on-demand chapters, one digital live certification, and one live in-person certification at a 10% discount. In this multi-level course, you will gain fluency in the individual products and treatments, learn how they work synergistically to build lasting hair health, be introduced to our Moxie Method of Curly Cutting. You will also become certified in both Moisture Balancing™ digitally and The Moxie Method of Curly Cutting at our in-person certification in Ypsilanti, MI on June 12th and 13th, 2021.
Cost: $2,100
This course includes:
Product Knowledge 101
Introduction to The Moisture Detox™
Introduction to Moisture Balancing™
Moisture Balancing™ – Certification
Introduction to the Moxie Method™ of Curly Cutting
The Moxie Method™ of Curly Cutting – Certification
Moxie Pro™ Master Class – Ypsilanti, MI
This course includes four digital on-demand chapters, one digital live certification, and one live in-person certification at a 10% discount. In this multi-level course, you will gain fluency in the individual products and treatments, learn how they work synergistically to build lasting hair health, be introduced to our Moxie Method of Curly Cutting. You will also become certified in both Moisture Balancing™ digitally and The Moxie Method of Curly Cutting at our in-person certification in Ypsilanti, MI on June 12th and 13th, 2021.
Cost: $2,100
This course includes:
Product Knowledge 101
Introduction to The Moisture Detox™
Introduction to Moisture Balancing™
Moisture Balancing™ – Certification
Introduction to the Moxie Method™ of Curly Cutting
The Moxie Method™ of Curly Cutting – Certification
Educators
After obtaining her cosmetology degree, Kyanna worked primarily with color and thermal styling. Seeing the effects of those services led her to seek healthier avenues of self-expression in the hair world. She moved towards a more texture-friendly approach and, in 2019, brought her thoughtful and personal approach to Original Moxie. Her work behind the chair is dedicated to helping clients to express themselves through their hair and to find empowerment in embracing and transitioning through the various seasons of life.
Emma brings a deep commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship to her work as a Stylist and Educator. In her three years with Original Moxie, she has played a pivotal role in helping to hone our methods and to craft our professional education program. A natural communicator, she brings passion, energy, and strong intellectual curiosity to her craft.
Eboni is a hair artist who is passionate about educating and empowering her clients to understand and embrace their natural hair. Her focus on the client helps to shape her work as an Educator. She has worked with Original Moxie since 2017 and, in that time, has helped to pilot and structure our professional education curriculum.