About Jazz
✨ About Jazzmin Austin – Celebrity Stylist, Educator & Community Leader
Jazzmin Austin, founder of Jazz’d Up Inc., is an award-winning celebrity stylist, educator, and community advocate based in San Diego, California. A proud graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), an HBCU where she studied Fashion Merchandising, Jazzmin blends her deep understanding of style, texture, and presentation with a lifelong passion for haircare and empowerment.
Braiding since the age of 3, Jazzmin was inspired by her two older sisters and a family legacy rooted in beauty, creativity, and cultural pride. Today, she’s known for her gentle, comfort-first styling, her commitment to clean beauty, and her ability to transform lives through education and haircare advocacy.
🎓 Credentials & Accolades
Jazzmin’s journey from corporate burnout to beauty industry excellence is marked by resilience, elite training, and national recognition. She is a 2021 Beacon Award Winner, honored as one of the top cosmetology students in the nation. Her career includes collaborations with:
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Nick Cannon
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Make-A-Wish Foundation
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Cartoon Network
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Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano)
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Designer Winnie Stackz
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Kim Kimble, Beyoncé’s legendary stylist
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Tomeka Gibson, creator of Bold Hold
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Tomeka James, whose hair weaving training earned her Educator of the Year from Bronner Bros.
Jazzmin has styled for fashion shows, worked behind the scenes at industry trade events, and attended numerous hair shows nationwide to sharpen her skills and stay ahead of trends.
💇🏾♀️ Professional Mission
Founded in 2015, Jazz’d Up Inc. is more than a salon—it’s a movement. Jazzmin’s mission is simple: empower people through hair. She blends technical mastery with emotional intelligence, creating styles that protect, uplift, and transform. Her services include:
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Protective styles (braids, twists, cornrows)
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Premium Human hair installs & applications (microlinks, Sew-in Weaves , custom wigs)
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Scalp care treatments
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Haircare education and training workshops
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Gentle styling for sensitive scalps
Her signature Crown Music Extension Collection was inspired by the way music and hair both elevate mood and confidence—because when your crown feels good, your whole energy shifts.
🏛️ Community Impact
Jazzmin is deeply committed to her community. She proudly serves on the board of the Diamond Business Improvement District (Diamond BID), advocating for Black-owned businesses and cultural preservation in Southeast San Diego. Her work includes:
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Local outreach and education
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Clean beauty advocacy
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Empowerment workshops for parents and professionals
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Collaborations with nonprofits and wellness programs
💬 Why Clients Love Her
Jazzmin is not just a stylist—she’s a visionary, healer, and educator. Her clients rave about her professionalism, her gentle touch, and her ability to turn discomfort into confidence. She’s known for never overbooking, respecting your time, and delivering styles that last and protect.
“Being great at doing hair isn’t enough. I want my clients to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. I invest in my craft so you can invest in your crown.” – Jazzmin