Integrated Roots placed a well-deserved spotlight on rising beauty professionals from LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology and Woolard Technology Center – School of Cosmetology, in a powerful showcase of the next generation industry professionals.

The Integrated Roots International® legacy continues—one strand, one conversation, one community at a time.

Integrated Roots International teams up with teens in Camden, South Carolina to create a unique space for mindful, multidimensional learning. For the first time in its history students at Camden High School discuss haircare

Yolanda Johnson was a featured host for the Watch Me Grow Mentorship Program offering a hands-on natural haircare workshop for 15 incredible young ladies. During the workshop, participants explored various hair textures, styling techniques, and tools. As a bonus, each girl received a full home haircare starter kit.

Women today are balancing more roles than ever—leaders, caretakers, professionals, creators. With constant noise about what it means to be “successful” or “beautiful,” staying grounded in your truth isn’t just important—it’s essential.

Yolanda reminded us that while it's okay to rise—claim titles, take up space, build influence—we must stay anchored in what matters most: our values, faith, and identity. Because when women lead from their core, they don’t just rise—they lift others too.

In a heartfelt and women’s history-making moment and first-ever joint interview; Gabby Goodwin officially announced that Integrated Roots International® will assume ownership and leadership of the Confidence haircare line, continuing its legacy with expanded vision, deeper resources, and a continued commitment to empowering families and communities.

Integrated Roots International teams up with Beauty and Bodywork Insurance and Professional Beauty Association to share firsthand why the right partnerships aren’t just a bonus — they’re essential building blocks for beauty brands ready to lead, scale, and thrive in a competitive industry.

a safe place for parents of kids with textured hair to ask questions, explore new techniques, demonstrate styling and more. With topics such as: 

• Getting to the root of damaged hair

• Winter Moisturizing

• Tips and tricks to the ultimate shampoo

• Hair parting demonstration

• And more…

Get ready to take in the heartfelt accounts as Yolanda shares how partnering with PBA as a ‘Business of One’ helps to get the job done.

Confidence by Gabby’s Bows is now - Integrated Roots International Hair Care.

In this exclusive interview Johnson discusses how the road to self-discovery led her to the most unlikely of places and prepared her for a career in one of the top industries in the world.

Shout out to Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and WPUB/WCAM Radio Station for hosting Integrated Roots International® for Chamber Chats - Podcast 54. It is really true what they say that “No entrepreneur does it alone”. Joining the local chamber of commerce was one of the smartest business moves that we could make because it not only brings value to our company but it also connects us to a community and we have fun while doing it. Our annual membership with the Chamber provides access to:

Membership with PBA connects you to an elaborate community of support. Learn more about the Integrated Roots membership experience with PBA and hear from other Business of One beauty professionals click here.

Beauty isn’t just about trends and fads, for the children of adoption and foster care it's about health and safety too.

There is no greater joy than giving back especially to those who stand where you once stood.

Johnson is recognized for her commitment to community including event and membership recruitment, volunteership, event attendance, and overall eagerness to lend a hand.

Integrated Roots International® leads Executive Director Donnie Supplee of United Way Kershaw County through some highly competitive team building and shadow work. While exacting the topic of customer service, we turned our scopes inward to examine the impact that self care has on teamwork and helping others.

Integrated Roots International® is an assimilation of cultures through responsible haircare by honoring the roots of the scalp and our respective heritages.

When Integrated Roots International® shows up with customized health and beauty demonstrations Kershaw County students bring the heat. Always eager to explore the wonderful world of cosmetology, over 1000 K-12 students experience personal and professional skills to properly care for hair, skin and nails.

Special kudos to CCTC students for using their voice in expressing the need for access to diversity driven beauty and health education and resources on campus. Needless to say Integrated Roots International® can’t wait to return with more education.