Press

• "Hairstylist Ryuan Johnson finds beauty in 'things left for trash'" – Dazed
  Exploring Johnson’s use of traditional braiding techniques to transform discarded objects into meaningful sculptures.

• "Weaving Art and Story" – Chicago Reader
  A look into Johnson's journey as a hair artist and how she blends storytelling, braiding, and found objects in her work.

• "Abstract Braids Might Be Historic, But This Hairstylist Shows It’s Far From Traditional" – Beautycon
  An interview with Johnson on her innovative approach to braiding and its impact on contemporary beauty culture.

• "The Gospel According to Beauty Supply" – Gagosian Quarterly
  Johnson examines the works of artists Allana Clarke and Lauren Halsey, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of Black hair.

• "Freedom of Expression, Unless It's Your Hair" – In These Times
  Johnson shares insights on the cultural importance of Black hair and the challenges of hair discrimination today.