Porchia Thompson is a New York–licensed cosmetologist and the founder of Scissher, a curl-focused studio dedicated to precision care for textured hair.
With over 20 years in the beauty industry and nearly a decade at Devachan Salon, she built her expertise around dry curl cutting—focusing on how textured hair behaves in real life, not just in the salon chair.
Her approach is simple:
work with the curl, not against it.
Porchia specializes in creating haircuts that hold their shape as curls expand, shrink, and move throughout the week—helping clients simplify their routines and feel more confident in their hair.
In 2022, she opened Scissher as a quiet, one-on-one space rooted in patience, education, and consistency, designed for clients who want intentional care without the overwhelm of trends or complicated routines.
Today, her work continues to evolve through precision cutting, scalp-focused care, and hypoallergenic product development for sensitive clients and textured hair.