Taylor “Taye” Hawkins is an ambitious, talented and vivacious entrepreneur. Her start began in Houston, TX where she hones her “Flawless” technique and skill. Seeking out any and all opportunities to perfect her craft, she took peers and turned them into clients at an early age. Natural hair braiding & styling became the essence of her creativity.

In 2010, she relocated to Los Angeles where she received her AA in Business and Music. Leveraging the connections made during school, her skills evolved to include makeup artistry alongside braid styling. Taye founded BRDNTWST in 2019 and continues to made a mark on the braiding and beauty world with twelve plus years of experience and expertise.