EST. 2017
About Rëzo
EMPOWERMENT. ENRICHMENT. EDUCATION.
It's All About The Curls!
Rëzo was founded in 2018 by master hairstylist and curl specialist, Nubia RËZO The brand was conceived with the goal of empowering the curl community, celebrating textured hair and promoting healthy hair habits, all through expert curl education and product knowledge.
Nubia RËZO is a New York based master stylist, educator and go-to curl expert, with 40 years of experience in the hair industry. Sought after for her innovative approach to curly haircutting, Nubia possesses a strong passion and deep appreciation for curly hair care. Her extensive experience and pioneering approach has resulted in a long and notable career, making her one of the most in- demand and highly regarded stylists and educators for curly hair globally.
Born and raised in Colombia, Nubia moved to the US in 1975, before training with leading educators at Goldwell, L’Oreal, Wella, Vidal Sassoon, DevaCurl, Ouidad, Aveda, Paul Sebastian, and Mazella & Palmer.
By 2011, Nubia had developed her signature Rëzo Cut. Furthering her passion for expert curl education and product knowledge, Nubia opened the rëzo Academy in 2016 to train stylists on her cutting and coloring techniques. She began touring her in-demand masterclasses around the world in 2017 and launched the rëzo brand in 2018.
The Rëzo Cut was developed in 2011 and has since taken the curly hair world by storm, helping to reignite the love of curly hair for tens of thousands of men and women worldwide. Nubia RËZO has travelled all around the world to train stylists on her rëzoCut and rëzoLites techniques, and today, there are over 100 rëzo certified salons globally.
rëzo launched its namesake line of plant-based haircare products in 2019. The products are 100% vegan, cruelty free, sulfate and paraben-free, and specially formulated for all textured hair types.
In February 2020, rëzo opened its flagship salon location on Madison Avenue in New York City.
THE RËZO ACADEMY ➰
Meet Our Curly Education Team
@THECURLYSTUDIO
Sara
Sara Safwat is the official Rëzo Master Educator in the Middle East with an incredible amount of experience and the perfect skills for working with natural hair. She is the pioneer of embracing natural curls in the Middle East as she started the first salon for textured hair there! Sara has trained her team in understanding the true meaning of giving women and men confidence in their hair. She consistently strived in learning and educating so that all her clients are provided with consistent high level expertise. Sara is not only concerned with giving haircuts, she has helped people of all genders and ages as a community embrace their hair with pride. Her goal is to ensure that natural hair is loved and appreciated in the Middle East region.
@curlologybymarilyn
Marilyn
Marilyn Rose brings a wealth of advanced curl knowledge and professional salon experience to the Rëzo Education team. As a leading Canada curl educator, she blends artistry, technique, and a deep passion for empowering stylists through world class curly hair education.
Specializing in the Rëzo Cut, Rëzo Lites, and modern curl focused coloring, Marilyn is known for her precision, creativity, and ability to transform curls of every pattern. Her mission goes beyond teaching. Marilyn is dedicated to mentoring stylists who want to elevate their craft, expand their services, and confidently serve the curly community.
What inspires her most is the growing Curly Hair Movement across Canada. Marilyn is a driving force in sharing Rëzo’s signature techniques, uplifting stylists, and helping salons across the country embrace textured hair with skill and intention. For Marilyn, Rëzo is not just a technique. It is a culture. It is about representation, confidence, and building a community where every curl type is celebrated.
Follow Marilyn’s journey here on IG and make sure to turn on Post Notifications to stay updated on her latest transformations, education updates, and behind the scenes from Rëzo classes across Canada.
If you have questions, want education guidance, or are curious about joining the Rëzo family, drop a comment or send Marilyn a DM anytime. She is here to support you every step of your curl education journey.