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from Garland Journal
by Cheryl Smith
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Designed to meet the needs of women with textured hair, Pressed Roots provides a convenient and quality hair service by solving for biggest pain points with current textured hair salon experiences Pressed Roots, the first-to-market luxury express salon experience for women with textured hair, has opened its flagship salon in Dallas, with plans for three more locations in the DFW area and further expand its headquarters in 2020.
Like the blow-dry bars that disrupted the hair industry a decade ago, Pressed Roots salons specialize in all blowouts, all the time. Unlike traditional blow-dry bars, Pressed Roots stylists serve the specific needs of women with textured hair by using a proven and repeatable technique (The Pressed Roots method) that avoids damage and gets customers out of the salon in about 90 minutes. Historically, textured hair has been too hard for traditional blowout bars to handle – there is too much variation from head to head, it takes too long to treat, and it requires specialized training, techniques and products. This has left a huge gap in the salon industry for women of color who are currently embracing their textured hair and spending significantly on products and services that address their unique challenges in a natural way.
According to the 2017 Mintel Black Haircare report, 65% of the U.S. population has textured hair, and this demographic spends $11.4 billion annually on hair products and services. Pressed Roots was created to solve the three biggest pain points with the current textured hair salon experience:
Trust – By training all of its stylists on the proven and repeatable “Pressed Roots” styling method, Pressed Roots ensures that each guest leaves the salon with a quality blowout.
Convenience – Pressed Roots not only makes booking more convenient, but its method allows guests to get in and out of the salon in 90 minutes (on average).
Experience–The Company provides a top-notch experience every time, through complimentary Wi-Fi, mimosas and/or green juice. All clients get pampered and #getpressed. “Like many women of color, I have been traumatized by the salon experience, even losing my hair at the hands of licensed stylists. I created Pressed Roots for me and the 42 million other women with textured hair in the U.S. who want a brand that prioritizes hair health and experience,” said founder Piersten Gaines.
“Pressed Roots is fulfilling an immediate need in the salon industry, a blow-out bar for women of color. The beauty of our salons is that if someone goes to a new city, all they will need to do is a quick Google search to find our nearest location and have the peace of mind that a trained stylist can do their hair the right way.”
The flagship salon in Dallas is at 320 Singleton Blvd.
To make an appointment, visit https:// go.booker.com/location/ PressedRoots/servicemenu. Pressed Roots, Luxury Express Salon for Women of Color, Launches Flagship Salon Founder Piersten Gaines messaging, block walks, participation in community events, informational kiosks, marketing and social media messaging in English and Spanish.
The bilingual volunteers and staff of Dallas County Count 2020 will wear distinctive shirts as they connect with residents at events, retail locations, and door-to-door canvassing. Among the important messages to be conveyed is that a citizenship question is not included in the 2020 Census.
Although the question will not appear, the publicity surrounding the controversy last year has caused concern in communities that are already considered hard to count.
Confidentiality of the information provided in the census is another area of concern, especially for Hispanics, immigrant populations and low-income communities.
They will have to be reassured that their information cannot be shared with anyone – such as other government agencies, a landlord or even social service agencies – and that it’s illegal to share their information for 72 years. Other key information that will be shared with Dallas County residents through the outreach efforts includes these important dates: March 12-20—Census invitation arrives in the mail asking residents to respond by phone, by mail or, for the first time, online. March 23—Online Census survey is available. April 1—National Census Day. Dallas County Census 2020’s large scale activities kick-off. It marks the date by which all individuals will have received a mailed invitation to respond. May-July— Enumerators will begin visiting homes that have not responded to the census.
July 31—The 2020 Census is completed this year, only a small percentage of households will receive a paper form to fill out. The invitation that will come in the mail to most households will include instructions on how to respond to the census online or by phone, or how to request a paper form if that is preferred. C o m m u n i c a t i n g these dates, facts and the need to respond to the 2020 Census is crucial because, based on current estimates; Texas could gain three to four additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, which are determined based on the number of residents in a state. An accurate count for 2020 is important not only in terms of representation but also because it determines the number of federal resources allocated to the state.
In 2016, Texas received at least $59.4 billion in federal funding, based on decennial Census data—or $2,132 for every Texas resident.
For every person missed in 2010, Texas lost out on $1,161 per person, per year, over the past decade in federal funding for major healthcarerelated programs alone. Texas is the third-largest recipient of federal funding which is allocated using Census data. If there is even one percent undercount, the state could lose out in federal funding for healthcare and social servicerelated programs at a rate of at least $3 billion over the next decade. CENSUS 2020 count important, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 1. Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, and continuing until 11:00 a.m. on March 20, 2020
(a) public or private Community Gatherings (as defined in Section 3 below) are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County
(b) Restaurants with or without drive-in or drivethrough services and microbreweries, microdistilleries, or wineries may only provide take out, delivery, or drive-through services as allowed by law,
(c) Bars, lounges, taverns, or arcades and private clubs shall close.
2. In addition, the Office of the Dallas County Judge and the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services (“Health Authority”) strongly urge organizations that serve highrisk populations to cancel all gatherings until further notice These recommendations are based on the social distancing practices attached to this Order as well as the “Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission” issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). The Office of the Dallas County Judge and the Health Authority urge people to not attend non-essential gatherings during the duration of this Order in order to help slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. 3. Definitions: a. For purposes of this Order, a “Community Gathering” is any indoor or outdoor event or convening, subject to the exceptions and clarifications below, that brings together or is likely to bring together fifty (50) or more persons at the same time in a single room or other single confined or enclosed space, such as an auditorium, theatre, stadium (indoor or outdoor), arena or event center, gym, meeting hall, conference center, large cafeteria, or any other confined indoor or confined outdoor space.
b. An outdoor “Community Gathering” under this Order is limited to events in confined outdoor spaces, which means an outdoor space that (i) is enclosed by a fence, physical barrier, or other structure and (ii) where people are present and they are within six feet of one another for extended periods.
c. For purposes of clarity, a “Community Gathering” does not include the following so long as visitors are generally not within six feet of one another for extended periods: i. (i) spaces where 50 or more persons may be in transit or waiting for transit such as airports, bus stations or terminals; (ii) office space, schools, or residential buildings; (iii) grocery stores, shopping malls, or other retail establishments, not including restaurants with and without drive-in or drive-through services, microbreweries, micro-distilleries or wineries, bars, lounges, or taverns, and private clubs, where large numbers of people are present but it is unusual for them to be within six feet of one another for extended periods; and (iv) hospitals and medical facilities. In all such settings, the Office of the Dallas County Judge and the Health Authority recommends following the attached Social Distancing Recommendations, and personal hygiene measures such as hand sanitizer and tissues should be provided when possible.
4. If someone in a household has tested positive for coronavirus, the household is ordered to isolate at home. Members of the household cannot go to work, school, or any other community function. 5. Nursing homes, retirement, and long-term care facilities are instructed by this order to prohibit non-essential visitors from accessing their facilities unless to provide critical assistance or for end-of-life visitation.
6. Public and private schools and institutions of higher education are instructed by this order to provide a safety plan to Dallas County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 72 hours before students return to a classroom settings.
7. Additionally, the Office of the Dallas County Judge and the Health Authority instructs all employees to remain at home if sick. Employees of private businesses and nonprofits with six or more employees in the City of Dallas can use their paid sick leave when they are sick or to care for sick family members.
8. This Order shall be effective until 11:00 a.m. on March 20, 2020, or until it is either rescinded, superseded, or amended pursuant to applicable law.
9. The County of Dallas must promptly provide copies of this Order by posting on the Dallas County Health and Human Services website. In addition, the owner, manager, or operator of any facility that is likely to be impacted by this Order is strongly encouraged to post a copy of this Order onsite and to provide a copy to any member of the public asking for a copy. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Order or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering, or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, then such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Order.
IT IS SO ORDERED CLAY JENKINS, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE
Collin County officials announced last week a “presumptive positive” case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). A man in his 30s who recently returned from California is stable and in isolation in his Frisco home. Collin County healthcare staff is monitoring the man.
Collin County Health Care Services (CCHCS) will await further testing to confirm the preliminary results. The patient’s symptoms have not required hospitalization. CCHCS is also monitoring the man’s family, providing any needed tests and working to identify any contacts who may have been exposed while he was infectious.
Anyone found to have had any significant exposure to the patient will be contacted directly by county healthcare staff. The City of Dallas continues to actively plan and prepare for COVID-19, working with Dallas County Health and Human Services on prevention, response and recovery efforts.
The immediate risk of transmission remains low and the community is encouraged to remain calm and follow basic infection prevention measures.
If you believe you may be at risk of infection with COVID-19 and you develop symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath, call ahead to your healthcare provider OR you may contact Dallas County Health and Human Services at 972-692-2780 between the hours of 9 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday for additional guidance.
If you do not have health insurance, you should contact a hospital’s emergency department. You are strongly advised to call ahead to the hospital to ensure medical staff can properly isolate any potential COVID-19 cases. Be sure to tell your healthcare professional about any recent travel or contact.
Your healthcare professional may work with the county public health department to determine if you require additional testing. COVID-19 can be spread from an infected person to others through:
Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing; Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands;
Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands. While COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus, daily precautions are recommended to prevent the spread of all respiratory infections, including the common cold and flu:
Practice social distancing (maintain six feet of distance between you and others when possible). Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use the elbow portion of your sleeve.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, such as phones, keyboards, and doorknobs.
For individuals who are considering travel, they should consult the CDC webpage at https:// www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/ travelers/ index.html.
Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill. If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or because you have a serious long-term health problem, it is critically important for you to take action to reduce your risk of becoming infected with the disease. For more information for people at risk for serious illness from COVID-19 visit https://www.cdc. Gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/ specific-groups/ high-riskcomplications.html.
City of Dallas leaders are working diligently with local, regional, state and federal partners to prepare for any eventuality regarding COVID-19. You are encouraged to stay informed and to take reasonable measures to decrease the personal risk for yourself and your loved ones.
NOTE: This story is constantly changing. Please go to garlandjournal.com for updates. Counties deal with COVID-19, continued from front page
