Beauty, Identity and Representation: A Conversation with Miss Rizos

The Centre hosted an event with Carolina Contreras, CEO and Founder of Miss Rizos on beauty, identity and representation. The event featured a conversation about Carolina’s journey starting a blog advocating for natural Afro-textured, curly hair, which evolved into a successful salon franchise, and onto a foundation dedicated to empowering young women and girls. Miss Rizos has empowered thousands of women and girls to celebrate their identity and reconsider long-held ideas about beauty and representation, while contesting anti-Black racism.

Carolina was joined by Awilda Ravelo, Administrative Manager of Miss Rizos and the conversation was followed by a live curly hair care tutorial led by Senior Stylist Wendy Castillo. The Miss Rizos team also participated in a two-day staff training using the Centre’s space in Ottawa.