Jakeup Blake Hair and Makeup

Celebrating and self reflecting on trips around the sun, and if there’s one thing 34 has taught me, it’s that true growth happens when you refuse to settle. 🥂✨
I’m endlessly grateful for a life that allows me to evolve both personally and professionally. As a Service District Educator, my career takes me places, connects me with incredible minds, and opens doors that so many miss because they get distracted or comfortably stuck. Between traveling for work, celebrating milestone moments, building deep new connections, and help bringing my new pup into the fold—this year has been a masterclass in living intentionally.
Personal growth, social expansion, and professional passion don’t have to be separate paths; they all feed each other. Time is moving fast, the experiences are piling up, and I’m ready to capture every single second moving forward (seriously, ordering those smart glasses ASAP 👓📸).
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey—new friends, loved ones, coworkers, and this incredible community. We’re just getting started. 💫

Let’s talk about the magic of a seamless blend. 🪄
For this look, we did stunning dimensional highlights paired with a brand-new weft install. We utilized the no sew method, which is a total game-changer. It gives the ultimate flexibility for everyday wear, while remaining completely undetectable and believable from every angle.
Summer isn’t over yet, and your hair goals are waiting! Snag your spot on my schedule via the link in my bio. 📲✨ ✂️

Blessed, inspired, and officially Redken-fueled! 🎨 Fueling my passion at the Symposium invited by was exactly what I needed.It was an honor to unite under Redken alongside so many talented District Educators from across the country. Between mastering new skills, diving into upcoming trends, and catching a quick, memorable view of the strip, it was an unforgettable trip.I am so excited to bring this elevated knowledge back to empower my district. What can I say? We are just getting started! 🌟

Happy beginning of pride yall! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Kicking off the month by seeing some of my favorite artists and living my absolute best life. From dancing under the stars with Khalid in Georgia to getting completely central-florida-gagged at the Kitty Kat Ball in Orlando, this past week has been a dream. Looking back at how much I’ve grown to get to this point, I’m just so incredibly glad to be a part of a community that absolutely embraces exactly who you are. It feels so good to finally be happy in this space, and more importantly, happy in my own skin as a proud bi male that needs to explain to no one. Lord knows there will be more to come! What can I say, things are coming up roses! 🌹 ✨ .meeks

Everyone, meet the newest member of the family: Mr. Chester Sourdough Blake! 🐾❤️
I recently rescued this amazing 1-year-old boy from a cosmetic testing laboratory. His life started out confined to a cage, but he is officially safe for life now.
Right now, he’s half puppy and half just learning how the world works. We are navigating some big trust issues and PTSD together, but every single day he is blossoming. It is the most fulfilling feeling in the world to watch him finally feel safe enough to just be a dog.
While I’m teaching him how to navigate his new life, he’s already teaching me so much. He’s reminding me to slow down and appreciate the simple things—like the feeling of the breeze and the grass under our feet.
Life got so much sweeter the moment our paths crossed. Words can’t express how excited I am for the next decade or two with this resilient, beautiful boy. Welcome home, Chester. You are safe, you are loved, and you are officially spoiled! 🐶✨

What a fun day! In-house revamp training on benefit and ear piercing was a success. Loving the connections with Stylist, growing and learning together.

FLC PART 2! Still on a high from the past four days of leadership, conference, and engagement, amazed by the company's commitment to empowering their leaders, speechless and captivated by the world of beauty, with people being number 1!

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