Terria Roushun, M.S., is a speaker, author, Licensed Cosmetologist, founder of Hair Essentials Company, and certified Trauma-Informed Care professional with over 25 years of experience.

She specializes in helping transracial adoptive and foster parents confidently care for their Black child’s afro-textured hair while also strengthening cultural connection, trust, and identity through hair care routines.

Through coaching, workshops, group trainings, and agency partnerships, Terria provides practical, compassionate, and culturally informed support that helps parents move from overwhelm and anxiety to confidence and connection.

Terria is also a trusted consultant and workshop facilitator for adoption and foster care organizations, where she helps prepare families to better support Black children with care, understanding, and cultural awareness.

Her mission is simple: to help families create loving, affirming, and inclusive homes where Black children feel seen, supported, and deeply connected to their identity and culture.