This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, SalonCentric celebrates and honors the rich tapestry of cultures, contributions and achievements of AAPI individuals and communities within our beauty industry. Through the lens of diversity, inclusivity and belonging, we hope to uplift and amplify the voices of AAPI artists and educators who elevate and enrich our beauty community with their extraordinary creativity and exceptional talent in both big ways and small, past, present and future.
Made up of 50 ethnic groups with over 100 languages spoken, the AAPI community is not a monolith. And throughout these pages, we're showcasing the diverse spectrum of AAPIs who make our industry a more beautiful place, proudly representing the AAPI community in big ways and small. Join us in fostering awareness and empowering the individual and collective magic of AAPI beauty professionals today and everyday.