Brittani Gray is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, graduate of Walnut Hills High School and Central State University with a degree of Science in Special Education. As she transitioned her career of teaching, Brittani graduated from Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology and is currently the owner, licensed instructor, and master stylist of HAIRKITCHEN LLC.

Bridging her love of education, hair, and activism, Gray collaborated with the City Council on instituting a nondiscrimination ordinance that would protect natural hair types and styles in the workplace in October 2019. Her work has been seen on WCPO Channel 9, WLWT Channel 12, The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Cincinnati Herald, Black Enterprise, and the Netflix original series “Say I DO”. She has stepped into the writer’s world by becoming the newest beauty contributor for The Cincinnati Herald in January 2021. Gray tackles self-esteem, empowerment, branding, and image consulting through the art of hairstyling with her clients and the youth of the community.

In June of 2021, Brittani launched Be Natural Premium Wigs to provide clients from all walks of life high quality and durable Wigs. Be Natural Premium Wigs use premium materials, wig owners will feel confident wearing their Be Natural Wig.

From Be Natural Wigs came Be Natual Gives, a way for the community to donate funds to allow deserving women to own a Be Natural Wig free of charge. Be Natural Gives elevate the self-esteem of those suffering from hair loss for a range of health and hereditary reasons, including stress, chemotherapy, and alopecia.

Expanding her community outreach wider, Brittani became the Founder of Girls Health Period in 2018, a non-profit organization providing menstrual products and underwear to schools to eliminate absenteeism. 40 elementary, high school, and college partners, 5 group homes, and 3 public locations later, Girls Health Period has blossomed in the newest 501(c)3 that caters to students from second grade to college.