Glynn Jackson the King of Hair

Glynn Jackson – “The King industry locally, nationally, and internationally. There are other hair shows but for the past 15 of Hair” years, The Golden Scissors Awards has been recognized and considered as the “Oscars of the Hair industry.” “The Golden Scissors Awards just get bigger, better and more exciting every year because of your dedication and passion,” raved Lynne Boehm, Senior Product Manager of Marketing for Clairol Professional. Mr. Jackson started his multi-media empire in the military. During his tenure in the United States Navy, he earned the title as the “Black Bob Hope” and created the Search for the Stars program. He received numerous Glynn Jackson, President and CEO escalades during his military career including of Glynn Jackson Productions, has for the the Navy League Theodore Roosevelt Award past 25 years established himself as “The for Excellence, the NAACP Roy Wilkins Maven of Everything Fabulous – it’s not hot Meritorious Award, and the USO C. Haskell if it’s not Glynn Jackson.” Ultimately, he Small Award. The C. Haskell Small Award is has been bestowed with the title – “The usually given to high-ranking officers – Mr. King of Hair.” Jackson was the first enlisted military service With a dynamic stage presence and personnel to receive the award. charismatic personality, Mr. Jackson has “His role as military personnel become a staple in the entertainment reflectshe industry as a TV/ Radio Personality, me high standards parallel [to his role] Commentator, Producer, and Special as a producer of his signature productions,” Correspondent. Prince George’s County, Maryland, 24th As the creator and founder of the Legislative District Delegate Michael L. only high caliber hair event - The Golden Vaughn said. Scissors Awards – Mr. Jackson has Now, many people have used Mr. sharpened the level of excellence in the hair Jackson’s accomplishments as a template for success. His expertise is sought after by expertise and professionalism which sets the marketing companies and advertising standard that the industry follows. agencies because he is a pioneer in the Black “ [Glynn Jackson’s] creativity and hair movement. The unsung heroes in this strong knowledge of the industry truly movement – if not for Mr. Jackson - would [resonates],” Anitra Marsh, External Relations probably have been overlooked and Manager, Pantene Relaxed & Natural said. “[He bypassed by corporate America. is] truly a positive force within the industry.” “ There is a difference between In addition to being a fashion and hair connecting to the African-American impresario and urban marketing specialist, Mr. community and living the African-American Jackson has a keen eye for talent. The Glynn experience,” Jackson said. “If you walk this Jackson Agency has committed itself to road as an African-American through day to recruiting exceptional models, hairstylists, day life – that is an experience.” commentators, make-up artist, bridal Jackson explained, “That experience coordinators, fashion designers etc. enables you to effectively reach that Mr. Jackson’s recruiting and cultivating segment of society through creative skills were used when he had the pleasure to programs and specialized marketing serve as the Event Coordinator for the UPN strategies.” Network’s successful reality show, America’s Mr. Jackson knows it is not enough Next Top Model when the show was looking for to reference surveys and quote studies in models in Washington, D.C. order to successfully market to the African- When you remove the glamour and the American community – you must engulf finesse – What do you have? Glynn Jackson the yourself in the African-American culture. philanthropist. He believes that the health and Numerous Fortune 500 companies well being of women is the backbone of the have recognized Mr. Jackson’s abilities fashion community. To articulate his vision of including: Proctor and Gamble, Clairol, Soft ideal health for women, Mr. Jackson has Sheen Carson, Mizani, Absolute Vodka, launched several health initiatives including La Milky Way, Janet Collections, Sensationnel, Pink Breast Cancer Survivor Salute which will Textures and Tones – just to name a few. honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors. Mr. Jackson has worked extensively with This will be a free event to all breast cancer these companies and they value his level of survivors. Another health initiative created by For more information about Mr. Jackson visit Mr. Jackson is The BodyBeautiful Project www.goldenscissorsawards.com or which promotes health and fitness in www.myspace.com/glynnjackson. You can also African-American men. This is a send an e-mail to [email protected] or comprehensive program that celebrates call 202-452-7445. health and fitness in the African-American community. Jackson’s humanitarian sprint shines on his show Changing Gear on Channel 169 “The Power” on XM Satellite Radio. Every Saturday at 12:00pm (Eastern Time) Mr. Jackson serves up a healthy dose of TLC and non-stop laughter. He can also be seen on the hair documentary “Tangles and Locks.” This compelling hair documentary propelled him to hair phenomenon status. Also, Mr. Jackson is the official host of the largest hair show in the world, The Milky Way Hair Show: This is the Future. Mr. Jackson is looking to expand his media repertoire to include a television show, The King of Hair. This show is currently under development but promises to present the world of hair, beauty and fashion in all is splendor and drama. This show will be an upscale twist to the African-American hair experience featuring the hair movers and shakers of the industry. Remember, Mr. Jackson believes that only thing between hair, beauty and fashion is passion.