Our Founder
For more than 20 years, Sunnie has worked in New York City as a celebrity hair stylist. With clients including Kelly Rowland, Miley Cyrus, Melanie Fiona & more, she would often use hair pins and other hair accessories to create memorable looks that appear on the grammy red carpet, the MTV awards, campaigns and other ads.
After the birth of her son, Sunnie embarked on a spiritual journey as her desire to have a greater impact on the world grew. Ignited by a backpacking trip through Africa with her then 4- year-old, Sunnie was clear her purpose was to inspire women to express their powerful nature.
Sunnie, inspired by earth's element of pearl and gold encapsulates these influences & expresses it through hair accessories giving birth to the Sanctioned brand.
Rebellious Is Our Purpose
At Sanctioned, we believe in breaking barriers, challenging norms, and redefining beauty—both in style and in action. Rebellion isn't just about bold fashion choices; it's about making bold moves that inspire change. That’s why we’ve woven purpose into every piece we create.
A portion of every purchase you make supports foundations that empower underrepresented communities, nurture creativity, and inspire future rule breakers.
It's more apparent than ever that people are the key to shaping the future. We are thrilled to announce that a portion of every purchase will go to the HQ Tennis Foundation, an inspiring nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers in tennis and providing access to high-quality lessons through scholarships and resources for youth.