A woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a blue velvet dress, poses with her hands elegantly extended against a dark blue background.
Close-up of a woman with long, thick, wavy hair styled into a high ponytail, wearing a blue velvet outfit and large blue earrings, against a blue-toned background.

Kay Woodson

A woman with long curly hair sits on a piece of furniture in a black dress with beaded embellishments, wearing high heels. She has a confident expression and tattoos on her legs, with one hand resting on her knee and the other adjusting her hair.
A woman with dark skin and voluminous curly hair wearing a red dress, gold jewelry including a necklace, bracelet, and belt, standing against a plain background.

With an eye for detail and a gift for transformation, Kay Woodson turns hairstyling and makeup artistry into a form of creative expression. Since 2013, she has built a reputation for work that blends boldness with refinement, consistently capturing the essence of modern beauty with precision and artistry.

Kay’s versatility spans all skin tones, hair textures, and hair types, one of the qualities that makes her such a standout artist. She creates looks that translate seamlessly from everyday elegance to high-impact, camera-ready moments, always approaching each client with intention, creativity, and a deep understanding of how beauty performs across different environments.

Her experience includes photoshoots, special events, and high-profile occasions where polished, durable, and visually striking results are essential. Kay leads with collaboration and authenticity, bringing both technical expertise and a refined artistic touch to every project.

At Ashley Taylor Studios, Kay contributes superstar-level skill, professionalism, and creative excellence to every client and every moment.

A woman with voluminous curly black hair, wearing a white blazer and large shiny silver earrings, looks confidently at the camera against a plain beige background.
Woman with long curly black hair wearing a beige suit with matching pants and high heels, standing against a beige background.
A woman with dark, curly hair tied back, wearing large black sunglasses and oversized pale green hoop earrings, dressed in a light-colored blazer, shows her profile against a neutral background.
Black and white photo of two women standing back to back, looking in opposite directions. The woman on the left has her hair slicked back and is wearing a blazer, with multiple earrings visible. The woman on the right has her hair tied back and is we
A woman with sleek, dark hair in a long, twisted ponytail, wearing a deep blue velvet dress and matching earrings, posed against a blue-toned background.
A woman with closed eyes and a braided ponytail wearing a beige patterned dress with puffed sleeves and a sweetheart neckline, accessorized with a long earring.
A woman with blonde hair tied in a high ponytail, wearing makeup with bold red lipstick and eye makeup, dressed in a red top, and accessorized with a pink earring. She is posing with her hand near her face against a plain light background.
A side profile of a woman with styled curly hair, purple eye makeup, and wearing a black sleeveless top.
A woman with dark, curly hair styled in a natural afro, wearing a sleeveless dark brown top, looking over her shoulder with makeup including purple eyeshadow and a neutral lip color.
A woman with a long platinum braid in a short pastel dress and silver thigh-high boots walking up an outdoor metal staircase, carrying a small metallic clutch.
Profile of a woman with intricate braided hairstyle, multiple earrings including a large gold hoop, and red lipstick against a dark background.
A woman with braided hair wearing a sheer red dress, gold jewelry, and red lipstick, posing with her hand on her waist against a dark background.
A woman with braids, red lipstick, gold jewelry, and makeup posing against a dark green background.
A woman with black braided hair, wearing a green beaded necklace with a large square pendant and a strapless dark gray top, posed against a neutral background.
A woman with styled black hair with braided curly sections, wearing earrings and a statement necklace with large beads and a decorative clasp, dressed in a strapless gray top against a plain background.
A woman with curly hair wearing a shiny dark blue dress and black platform boots, bending backward with her head hanging down, set against a plain green background.
A woman with wet, shoulder-length hair poses against a green background, wearing a black, cutout tank top with metal eyelets and black shorts.
A woman in a shiny, dark blue dress with an open back, standing sideways against a plain, light green background.
Black and white photo of a woman with dreadlocks styled outward, wearing a sleeveless top with layered fabric design, standing against a plain white background.
A person with dark skin in a dynamic pose, wearing shiny black pants, ankle boots, and a sleeveless vest, against a plain white background.
Black person with dreadlocks covering part of face, sitting cross-legged in front of a white backdrop, with brick wall in background, in a studio setting.