- USA Hair Skills Champion & International Representative.
- Over 25 years of professional experience.
- Super Bowl commercial work.
- Onset photo shoot experience.
- Healthy Hair expert.
- Extension Specialist.
- Beauty Consultant
- Mom, Wife, 2 Girls Kariss & Cherish
Kariss Beauty & Lustrous Mane
Founded by award-winning stylist Kisha James Heard, our brand blends over 26 years of expertise in healthy hair, luxury extensions, and holistic beauty. From celebrity styling to custom product formulations, Kisha delivers concierge hair care and wellness with passion, innovation, and excellence.
Kisha began her journey as the United States WorldSkills representative, competing internationally with a sharp focus on precision, creativity, and innovation. Her early passion for advanced styling laid the foundation for what would become a thriving career spanning elite clientele, global travel, and award-winning services.
As a celebrity stylist and beauty expert, Kisha has worked on major productions, including a Super Bowl commercial shoot, and holds multiple certifications that reflect her dedication to mastering the art and science of hair. Her concierge-style approach under Lustrous Mane offers clients luxury, on-the-go hair care — blending customized treatments, extensions, and holistic beauty solutions.
With a commitment to healthy hair from the inside out, she has also developed her own line of product formulations designed to nourish, restore, and elevate every strand. Whether behind the chair, on set, or curating transformative wellness routines, Kariss Beauty & Lustrous Mane is where skill meets soul — delivering elevated beauty experiences rooted in purpose, professionalism, and passion.