Shelley R. Harsin is a veteran leader in the beauty industry with more than 40 years of experience in education and professional practice. Based in Saltillo, Lee County, she is a dually qualified Cosmetology and Barbering instructor with a vast teaching portfolio that includes Esthetics, Manicuring, wig/extension application, and advanced haircutting.

A cornerstone of her local professional community, Shelley has been a successful salon owner for 35 years. Her extensive record of service includes leadership roles in key industry organizations such as the Mississippi Cosmetology School Association (MCSA), the Mississippi Cosmetology Association (MCA), and the Mississippi Educators of Cosmetology (MEC).

Shelley previously brought her expertise to the state regulatory level, serving as a member of the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology from 2011 to 2015. Today, as a Historian for the Mississippi Cosmetology and Barbering Association (MCBA), she continues to advocate for excellence in beauty education and professional standards throughout the state.