Meet Jyll Person-Boyd of Ohio

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jyll Person-Boyd.

Hi Jyll, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My story begins with in my youth, attending fashion shows, beauty events, and pageants, so I found a love of all things beautiful early. As I explored career options, I went back to the foundation of who I am, which is that I’m a creative who believes beauty is to be shared and experienced. I knew a desk job wasn’t for me, but my journey to entrepreneurship was a welcomed surprise. After becoming a licensed cosmetologist in 2011 and creating in the corporate, salon, and private suite spaces, I graduated from Ohio University to support the business side of beauty. With the investment of my wife, I launched Monasis Salon Suite, which serves as the base station for all my services as a Beauty Culturalist.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I have been fortunate to not have many obstacles in my path. However, 3 things have taken more effort to overcome: money, community, and sharing the value of beauty beyond the superficial. I went both the college and trade route. I worked while attending school both times, which helped, but I saw the impact of social and financial support on the success of my classmates. Cuts at every level will only make this more difficult for those coming behind me. Another challenge was finding my people; beauty school trains you to do a lot of things, but I needed to find my specialty and those who needed those specific services. I still have a lot of skills, but people know me for my locs, natural hairstyles, and restorative styles for hair loss. Finally, beautiful things make us feel good, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, I am often explaining to clients the connection between beauty, confidence, identity, dignity, self-expression, and even agency. I’ve found it is easier to show them than tell them, and that is why they come back to my chair.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a Beauty Culturalist who works in two areas: direct services and immersive beauty experiences. In direct services, I am the Master Stylist at Monasis Salon Suite, co-creating styles that support clients’ identity, lifestyle, and hair health. I treat each client’s hair texture, health, and goals as the starting point, and I build styles that protect the hair while honoring the culture behind them. Every patron who sits in my chair should feel seen, so I design my space and my approach to welcome all hair types, backgrounds, and identities. That same commitment carries into my immersive beauty experiences, where I create environments that invite patrons to explore, learn, and take part. Inclusion shapes every detail, from the products we feature to the way guests are cared for. I also serve on the board of Black, Out & Proud as social/programming chair. In that role, I plan our annual fashion show, managing the vision, the logistics, and the people who bring it to the stage. I am also proud to support other productions by servicing models, working alongside stylists, and handling coordination. I show up wherever a team needs steady hands, whether that means prepping talent backstage or keeping a schedule on track. My work connects craft, culture, and community, and I bring that to every client and every production.

What were you like growing up?
I grew up in Columbus, and I still live here, so I get to watch the city grow up alongside me. New restaurants, creative spaces, and events keep appearing, and it makes me proud to be part of a place that keeps building. Fashion and beauty pulled me in early. I joined teams because I liked the uniforms or the accessories, and the sport came second. A matching set, a good pair of socks, or a hair bow could decide where I signed up. Looking back, those choices showed me what I cared about long before I had words for it. The people around me never questioned my reasons. My family and friends didn’t care what the motivation was. They encouraged me to participate and to invite others along, and that support taught me to bring people in, which is what I still do today.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://StyleSeat.com/monasis
• Instagram: https://Instagram.com/jyllianmonasis