Theresa Hemmingway, a proud mother of two, is a trailblazer in the hair industry with over 30+ years of experience as a cosmetologist, trichologist, philanthropist, salon / spa owner, mentor and educator. Known as the 'x-factor), Therea bridges the gap between beauty salons, dermatology, and beauty brands advocating for natural, safe beauty products and their efficacy. Theresa educates on the multifaceted roles exhibited by multi -textured hair, and the functions of the textures 3a-4c+. Understanding the wants / needs of today's consumer searching for natural and safe cosmetic alternatives, Theresa envisioned a Consumer Insights facility that offered a unique setting for panelist to be themselves, while sharing the honest opinions, thoughts, and suggestions for greater products in the future. As former celebrity hairstylist, Theresa knows the importance of safe formulating. SURC encourages beauty brands to trust hope beauty brands take notice and turn the page to healthy ingredients. Soleil Universal Research Center (SURC)is committed to representing undeserved multi-textured hair and diverse skin tones by allowing panelist to freely express themselves while SURC provides authentic real time data for our sponsors.  With a focus on real ingredients, real people, real outcomes, Theresa prioritizes consumer and environmental health. Driven by her passion for innovation, Theresa aims to transform the beauty industry one natural ingredient at a time.