Artist—Pekela Riley
By Nicki Perry·May 08, 2026
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4 Cutting & Styling Tips For Enhancing Natural Texture
It was her first time taking the stage with Ulta Beauty since joining the Pro Team, and Pekela Riley (@pekelariley) was ready to talk all things texture. “The thing about texture is that it has lots of volume, so when you see all that volume and mass it makes it very intimidating,” she shared. Wish you had more confidence when cutting and styling curls/texture? We can help! Check out five cheats we grabbed from Pekela for enhancing natural texture below.
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