April Brown @april.rootbar
About April Brown
April Brown is a multi-salon owner, and visionary in the beauty industry, best known for her dynamic teaching style and passion for helping stylists unlock their full potential. With over 17 years of experience behind the chair and in salon leadership, April has not only built successful salons from the ground up—including the acclaimed Rootbar locations—but has also mentored dozens of stylists through apprenticeship programs, business coaching, and hands-on training.
Her journey in the salon world is marked by innovation and impact: she’s developed express service models that redefine salon efficiency without compromising on luxury, launched a premium extension line focused on scalp health and ethical sourcing, and continues to champion education as the key to long-term career success.
As a Redken Educator, April combines her salon-tested expertise with Redken’s cutting-edge curriculum to bring stylists the tools, techniques, and mindset they need to thrive in today’s fast-paced beauty industry. Whether she’s on stage, in the salon, or mentoring one-on-one, her goal remains the same—to elevate the standard of our industry through education, connection, and confidence.