Briany Reid
Owner/ Master Stylist

Briany Reid (Bri), is the Owner, Stylist, and Visionary of Divine Destiny Salon, & Co-Owner of Virginia Cosmetology Occupational Center. In 2009, after praying for direction to find a passionate career, her prayers were answered. Bri began navigating her journey as a Cosmetologist in 2009. With limited resources, she enrolled in an Apprenticeship Program offered by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, while simultaneously working a full-time job in the field of Human Services. The apprenticeship program allowed Bri to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to build a solid Career, a client base and secure Part-time employment as a stylist. In 2012, Bri received her Cosmetology License and took a huge leap of faith with minimal industry knowledge and experience to open Divine Destiny Salon. She left her full-time job with limited career advancement and financial stability in order to seek the unlimited career advancement opportunities that entrepreneurship has to offer. Her journey of FAITH, HARD WORK, CONTINUED EDUCATION, FAILING FORWARD, and PERSEVERANCE, assisted her in developing and sustaining a consistent, secure client base, and the desire to assist other aspiring Cosmetologists and entrepreneurs reach their career goals. Bri is a consummate professional, who holds Customer Service, and Professionalism, to a high standard. She is a spontaneous Master Stylist and educator who possesses an array of certifications, licenses, and specialties including; Cosmetology Instructor, Certified Hair Replacement Specialist (What Alopecia), Hair Cutting, Hair Color, Natural Hair Care, and Extension Certifications. Currently, Bri continues to perfect her craft as an Exclusive Hair Stylist at Divine Destiny Salon. She is also the Co-Owner of the Virginia Cosmetology Occupational Center founded in 2021, where she works alongside a fellow seasoned industry colleague, whose mission is to help individuals in the industry create and navigate a successful Cosmetology Career Path. Aside from her career, Bri is a nurturing Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend, and Mentor, who enjoys spending time with family, traveling, shopping, and continuing self-improvement.