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ON THE COVER:

Meet our Cover Models Models: Zivah, Makayla, mother Tiffany & Kameron Kuykendall

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Letter from the Publisher

Customer Comments & Response

Ask the Expert

D.I.Y. Henna

Henna for Your Hair

Summer Skin

How to Transition to Natural Hair

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Hair Meetups Directory

10 Commandments for Textured Hair

Summer Makeup Tips

Featured Salon

Small Business Owner Spotlight

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letter letter from the publisher Dear Reader...

It is July and we are already halfway through the year- Happy Independence Day! Today, I am filled with gratitude because of the empowering, strong, positive women I have had the pleasure to work with in the creation of this issue. It begins with how we treat one another and women can be harsh, critical, cruel and saboteur’s of each another. Why does it give some pleasure in tearing another down – when we should be working towards elevating and lifting each other up? We can be a powerful and unstoppable force – for the great of good – if we could find a way to work together in a supportive, encouraging, non-judgmental capacity. During this journey, I have reached out to many women who have walked a certain path before me. From these women I have sought out their wisdom, advice and support in one way or another. This type of giving, does not have to come with a price tag. For me, if called upon to assist a women trying to navigate towards reaching their destination, I would graciously do what I could to help them, if I had something to offer or bring to the table. Is it that we are afraid to see another woman rise to the occasion and reach greatness, is it jealousy, or is it that we just don’t want to see another woman be happier or do better than us? Whatever the reason, if I have just described you or someone you know, it is time to make a change. When we hold one woman back, we hold all woman back and when one woman is successful, another is successful. This behavior can be the breeding ground for evil or for good – You decide! Needless to say, I have received great feedback and support from women that I have reached out to, I also have had many women, too many to mention, ignore my requests. It is easy to become disheartened and cynical, my advice is that you try not to let it sway you from forging ahead. In this issue you will meet three empowering, supportive women, who I reached out to and am honored that they agreed to work with me. Juliette Samuel –Owner of NYRAJY Skin Care – Esthetician/Author/Publisher and Aroma therapists- Dedicated to your beauty! Jenesis LaForcarde – Owner/Designer of Woman’s Touch Apparel – Her brand stands for “Women Empowerment” Danielle Green – Owner of Radically Curly Salon – Her philosophy is to embrace and rock the fabric of your hair and be Radically Curly! Regardless of your current job or situation, it’s important that you be able to reach out to other women who are willing and able to help you succeed. Thank you, enjoy and be safe this 4th of July.

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Customer Comments Response

I would like to see more articles in your magazine. I am a subscriber and with each issue your publication keeps getting better. I look forward to seeing your growth. – Kendall P.

Publisher response: Thank You Kendall, we are in the early stages of our publication and it is my goal to have more editorial content with each issue. I think you will find this issue very enjoyable. We have new features, which were always part of the plan, it just takes time we will get there. I really love the salon directory, it is so helpful, I hope that you can continue to feature this directory in fu-

I wish there was something like this available when I decided to go natural a few years ago. I read your bio on your home page and I know it took you over 5 years to get where you are today. I just want to say I am glad you did it and I hope you will be around for a long time. – Kimberly R.

Publisher response: Thank You Kimberly, I hope to be around for a long time as well and I am glad that I was able to put my dream on paper for you and others to enjoy. I have a magnet on my refrigerator that says “TRUST YOUR CRAZY IDEAS” – here it is, one of my crazy ideas, I am glad I did it.

ture issues. – Rain P.

I wear my hair in Locs – I hope you have more articles about Locs and the versatility of wearing them. I loved the article

Publisher response: Our salon directory receives a lot of comments from our readers, everyone seems to really enjoy it. Initially my plan called for highlighting this section in our Premier Issue solely, I believe the customer is always right so I will keep the salon directory in the publication for as long as I can to keep you happy! Thank you Rain.

Publisher response: Sam, it is our intention to highlight anything that is natural, including more ladies and gents sporting Locs. Please continue to watch us grow and I hope that you will continue to be satisfied with what we publish. Ashley’s journey was very well done and we all agree her hair is beautiful. Thank You.

Love your magazine, I saw a video about your magazine on You Tube from a blogger and he was so excited, I just had to buy it! – Good Luck! – Crystal A.

Publisher response: I am glad you saw my one of our readers favorite Narada Hayes. He is such a colorful person, full of life and a joy to watch. I am grateful that he said yes to my request to be featured. I hope you enjoyed your issue – Thanks Crystal Your magazine is one of a kind – there is nothing else

like it on the market. I wish you all the best. -Laura M.

Publisher response: Laura, thank you for the well wishes. When I first made the decision to transition I wanted something I could touch and feel, I just love magazines and thank you for your support.

about Ashley’s journey – her hair is beautiful. – Sam S.

I am Caucasian and I consider myself a “Naturalista”. Your article about “Natural hair is the title reserved for black woman” was spot on! I really liked the way you blended the perspectives of a Caucasian and an African American woman. People like to place labels on everything in our society and it appears that you make a conscience effort to ensure that race is not a factor in your publication. I Love it! – Wendy R.

Publisher response: Wendy, Curls, Twists, Coils & Kinks Magazine is all inclusive! Hair is not about skin color or race, it is about texture and how we all have individual needs based on our hair type. I really wanted that article to be something special and after talking to a friend, it was suggested that I publish both sides of the spectrum. I am glad I decided to take her suggestion, it turned out pretty good that way.

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MEET OUR COVER MODELS Kameron Kuykendall, age 14 Kameron’s hair is very thick and curly, he requires a thicker conditioner. His “cannot live without” hair care product is: Cantu Shea Butter Leave in conditioner repair cream. How does Kameron achieve his look? He washes his hair, then rinses hair with warm water. While his hair is still wet he adds conditioner. His mother, Tiffany Kuykendall, makes her own shea butter mixture recipe, which he also applies to his wet hair, about a dime sized amount. He then brushes his hair, using a Denman brush, making sure to distribute the product through-out. Final step, he gives his head a shake, to get rid of excess water and product then lets it fall.

Makayla Kuykendall, age 12 Her hair is also thick with heavy curls. Makayla’s hair requires a thicker conditioner because her hair soaks/eats it up, according to her mother, Tiffany. Makayla, like her brother Kameron, also uses mom’s homemade Shea Butter mix, which makes her hair softer and easier to comb through. If you want to achieve her look here is her routine: She washes her hair using, As I Am Co-wash, then she rinses her hair with warm water, and she then adds conditioner to hair that is still wet. She then applies a dime sized amount of mother’s homemade Shea Butter mix followed by a small homemade oil mixture. Brushes hair using a Denman brush to distribute product throughout hair, then she shakes hair followed by a run of her fingers through her hair to get more volume. At night, she will pineapple her hair, put it in a bun or braids and sleeps on a satin pillowcase.

Zivah Kuykendall, Age 8 Her mother describes her hair as Wavy, with loose curls and she needs a lighter, almost water-like conditioner. Zivah’s Holy Grail is Suave Coconut Conditioner mixed with water and oil. This combination helps to detangle and comb her hair with ease. To achieve her look, her hair is co-washed with Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner, rinsed with warm water and conditioner added while hair is still wet. Hair is brushed using a Denman, to distribute product throughout hair, then she shakes hair and runs her fingers through her hair to get more volume. At night, she will pineapple her hair, put it in a bun or braids and sleeps on a satin pillowcase.

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Answers by Danielle Green

ASK THE EXP

Q&A

Hello Denise, The best ways to achieve definition and softness on type 3 hair is to use a leave-in conditioner throughout the hair and a light gel on the ends. Kinky Curly Not Today leave -in is mild and not greasy and their Curly Custard (gel) when used lightly is a perfect match for type 3 hair. In order to recreate your amazing blowout and flat iron from the salon I suggest that you ask your stylist to give you a blow dry/flat iron lesson at the salon. Good luck Denise, let me know how you make out.

Dear Danielle, I have naturally curly hair, but I seldom wear it in its natural state. My hair is very thick and coarse and my problem is detangling my hair. Can you recommend a good hair conditioner for detangling type 3b/4a hair? Valantin T. - Las Vegas July / August 2015

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Dear Danielle, I embrace my naturally curly hair 90% of the time because it is easier to manage on a day to day basis being a wife and a mother of two active children. Today I had my hair cut, colored, blow dried and flat ironed by my stylist and I love the way it looks. I just don't have the time required to achieve the sleek look on my own every day. What are the best ways to achieve definition and softness for someone like me with type 3 hair? Denise- New Jersey

Thanks for your questions, keep them coming.

Hello Valantin, Detangling thick 3b/4a hair can be a challenge if the hair isn't prepped and pre-treated before shampooing and conditioning. On your dry hair, section it into 4 quadrants and apply your favorite light oil from mid shaft down to the ends. Then take small subsections and finger detangle to remove hair that has naturally shed from the scalp. This is where it gets tricky. After each quadrant is detangled, braid your hair into 4 loose braids and apply your favorite conditioner onto damp hair. Yes, condition before cleansing. Let the hair soak for a few minutes, rinse then lightly cleanse the braided hair with either a co-wash or a mild shampoo. Rinse and apply a leave in detangler like Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Detangler Extra Moisture and you should be able to finger detangle easily or use a detangling comb/brush.

Dear Danielle, For years we have been told to stay away from products that contain oils and wax (because it weighs the hair down). Now it seems that more and more products are boasting about the benefit of oils for your hair. I have watched do-it-yourself videos on how to make conditioners that use coconut oil. My question is do we or don't we use oils? If so, what are the best oils to use for healthy hair? Tabatha S. - California Hello Tabatha, Oils are definitely a personal choice. If too much oil is applied to the hair then you run into other problems like frizz and oil run off on everything that your natural

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hair comes into contact with. Coconut, jojoba, sweet almond and grape seed oils can be mixed together for a pre-soak on natural hair. Choosing an oil that fits with your aroma palette is key. Our natural oils accumulate naturally on the scalp but have a hard time making its way down the hair strand. Using a light oil to seal the mid shaft and ends before and after detangling the hair should be enough to keep the hair healthy.

Dear Danielle, My hair is currently chemically straightened, I would love to go natural. I am not sure where to begin with the process and would like your expert opinion. Would it be best to cut my hair off and do the "big chop" from the start, or is there a healthy way to transition? Judi V. - Las Vegas Hello Judi, This is a common question and a great one. Transitioning can be more work than just going for the big chop. Fighting with two textures and dealing with lots of breakage and shedding can drive you crazy. Perhaps holding onto the length may be what is needed until the natural hair is long enough for you to do a big chop. Either way you will get the healthy hair without chemicals by cutting a little at a time or chopping it off. My suggestion is to chop it and watch it grow that's the fun part of going natural. Instead of spending time transitioning and finding that in between style that may only last one day go shopping for some fabulous accessories and a red lip color and ROCK your TWA!

D.I.Y. Henna for your hair: Always start with freshly shampooed hair, do not condition your hair after the initial shampoo, you will condition later. If you wait too long to apply the henna after you shampoo, your natural scalp oils may inhibit the dye in the henna from reaching your roots. Be sure to shampoo prior to application of henna. Remember: Henna is permanent!

• Henna needs time to oxidize, allow 48 hours for henna to reveal its final color. • Results will vary for every individual. • Henna only comes in one color - red. • Henna will not lighten your hair.

Step 1:

Place the dry henna powder in the bowl. Begin adding the hot water to your powder. Add a little at a time until the mixture is the consistency of yogurt. Stir well to remove lumps.

Step 2: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it stand for 12 -24 hours at 70 degrees F or 21 degrees C. This will allow the dye to release from the henna. Step 3: Now that the dye has released, you can add the henna mixture into your plastic application bottle with nozzle tip (for easier application). If you opt to apply the mixture with your hands, remember – henna stains be sure you are wearing your disposable gloves. Step 4: Place towel around your neck and shoulders to protect your clothing and cover floor surfaces in the area that you will be working. Step 5: Section your hair in 4 – 6 equal parts, depending on the length of your hair. Put on your

What you will need: • Dry henna powder, enough for your length of hair • Plastic bowl • Spoon for stirring • Plastic cling wrap • Green Tea bags (Optional) • Water – boiled with green tea bags if you desire or without. • Plastic application bottle with nozzle or your hands will do • Disposable gloves • Towels (use old ones, they will get stained) • Moisturizing shampoo • Moisturizing conditioner disposable gloves and begin applying the Henna mixture, one section at a time until all of your hair is covered. Be sure that you don’t forget the roots of your hair. be used as a skin moisturizer and best of all – ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS!

Step 6: Wrap your hair with plastic wrap then cover it with a disposable plastic shower cap. It's important to keep the henna moist while it is processing. Allow it to remain on the hair for at least 2 to 4 hours. I sleep with my mixture overnight. If you decide to process your hair this way, be sure to protect your pillow case with a towel, in case of accident. Step 7: Remove the henna from your hair, first by thoroughly rinsing your hair with warm water. Be careful this can be messy, especially if this is your first time. Rinse very well then shampoo your hair with a moisturizing shampoo followed by a moisturizing conditioner. Henna can be drying, I recommend a deep conditioner immediately following the cleansing. If time allows sit under a hooded dryer and read a magazine! July / August 2015

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Henna

The benefits for natural hair Written By Tiara Butler

Lawsonia Inermis is an ancient healer that has staked its claim across the Western world. Henna is best known for keeping the most beautiful women in ancient times as glamorous as their reputations still hold. It’s also commonly used as a dye to create elaborate designs on the hands, feet, and stomachs of women participating in Middle Eastern and African ceremonies. Now, you don’t need a passport to get your hands on the rich dye, it’s readily available all across the globe. Let’s talk about what that means to you out there in natural hair world. 12

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What Is Henna?

t’s a dye derived from the dried, milled, and sifted leaves of the Lawsonia Inermis plant. In order to activate its properties, you have to add a mild acid component such as lemon juice or strong tea. Many naturalistas turn to henna for a chemical free hair color. Depending on your hair texture,

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color, the freshness of the henna, harvesting region, storage process, length of the treatment and steps taken during the application, will yield varying results. You may end up with an auburn, orange tint to your coils or it may become a deep burgundy. Some people’s hair will turn chestnut brown after henna application, some even end up deep blue-black.

What to Expect During the Process Lawsonia bonds to protein, making it a magnet to your hair. After the henna is applied, it binds to the keratin in your hair, beginning the process for a permanent coating. It latches to the cuticle without penetrating the hair shaft, this feature makes it ideal for women who want to ensure their hair preserves its natural state even after coloring. Repeat applications are usually needed to achieve the look you’re after. With every coat of henna, you add more permanent layers over your cuticles. Permanent. Remember this. When spoken in reference of henna, it’s a literal term. The only way to get rid of the result is to grow your hair, cut the hennaed sections, or strip the hair using harsh chemicals. Considering the fact that its natural properties are probably what’s guided you to consider henna, I don’t think harsh chemicals would be too kind on your curl pattern. If you’re completely unsatisfied or really want to get a new color, try applying a dye over the henna to see if you like those results better. Don’t be misled by the fact that henna dye on skin eventually fades. That only happens because of the shedding of skin cells and building of replacement cells. Hair doesn’t reconstruct in the same manner. Once you go henna, you never go back.

application. Henna isn’t really protein, so don’t let it replace your usual treatments, but the results are nearly identical. Want to rid your scalp of dandruff and scales, you’ll also enjoy the antibacterial and antifungal properties of henna. With regular use, you’ll start to see the flakes disappear. Tired of losing the feeling in your arms when trying to perform your weekly “stretching” styles? Henna is also known for lightly loosening the curl pattern of heavily curled, coarse hair. The shrinkage won’t go away overnight. Those that report a change say they performed 3-4 treatments within 3-8 weeks. The layers of coating likely weigh the hair down, allowing gravity to loosen the tension in their strands. This same benefit can help those with fine, limp hair. Repeat treatments will add density to your hair, replacing thin strands with a lot of body and even more shine.

There Are No Guarantees When opting for henna, you kind of have to cross your fingers and hope for

the best. If you’re out to achieve a rich auburn color, you may not reach your desires on the first go around. You may not even achieve the results you are seeking after the 3rd applications. While the results aren’t guaranteed, you still have the security in knowing you’re using an all-natural product. Summertime sparks the henna harvest but flash floods, monsoons, or other weather phenomenon can affect the way the henna reacts. Storage options vary with these environmental changes, all of which play a role in your results. Henna thickens your hair but it does not condition it. If you have naturally dry hair, multiple henna applications can make it even worse. Dry hair is a common complaint from henna users. Start with well-moisturized hair and continue to take extra measures to keep your hair hydrated after using henna. Thickening is permanent, remember this. So as your new growth comes in, the texture will be different. You’ll need to continue the treatments to avoid developing a point of weakness in your strands. If you allow your hair to continue to grow out with two different textures, you can experience the same pains of transitioning from relaxed to natural hair, breakage and or irreparable damage, nothing you want.

Bountiful Benefits

You also need to be mindful of the type of henna being used. It needs to be pure. Never apply henna that’s been mixed with leads and metals. This may lead to an allergic reaction and other medical consequences.

Don’t let that last sentence scare you away. Use as a dye is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to henna. That permanent coating may actually be beneficial. A henna application literally coats your hair with Lawsonia, smoothing the cuticles, resulting in shiny coils and reduced tangles.

For best results, always purchase your henna from a reputable and trustworthy retailer. To be safe, you may wish to allow a professional to perform the application. (Saves a ton of time in clean up, although you may need to consider what you wish to do while waiting the recommended 4+ hours for the henna to take effect.)

Henna is also used by naturalistas as a popular faux protein treatment. Many report stronger, thicker strands after

Stronger strands, less breakage, balanced porosity, shiny, long, flake-free hair, henna could be a great option.

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Summer, Skin & Sunscreens The Do's & Don'ts for Warm Weather Maintenance for Skin of Color

For a lot of you, the cold weather had you trapped inside heavy clothing as well as your living quarters. Yearning for the day and time when you could release yourself from the throws of heavy wool sweaters, hats, gloves, boots and down coats, your body has been anxiously waiting to greet the sun, with all of its warmth. Now that summer is finally here and you're in the throws of warm and for some, down right Hot weather, do you have a skin care regimen in place for your beautiful bronze skin? It's important you know, a skin care regimen that is. Not only is caring for your face important, so is the rest of your body. The basic rules of caring for your facial skin, Cleanse, Moisturize and Exfoliate apply to your entire body, not just your face. Let's take a look!

Cleansers • When looking for Facial Cleansers, a good cream cleanser will work for all skin types. You want something that's gentle yet effective. Creams will remove dirt and grime from your skin without the irritation of soapy cleansers that will strip your skin of its natural oils. After all, a lot of soaps are detergent based. Even the ones that are advertised as "gentle" can still dry your skin out. • Body Cleansers can get away with the use of "gentle" soaps. In this category, the safest I've found is Castile soap. When you purchase it unscented, you can add essential oils, that are known to treat certain 14

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body conditions such as dry skin. A lot of the dryness you experience is caused from dead skin cells, which leads me to the next step of a given regimen.

Exfoliation • Facial exfoliants such as jojoba wax beads are excellent for removing dead skin cells. With the massaging of a gentle hand, a cream based exfoliant with jojoba wax beads will sloth away dead skin cells leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth to touch. • Body exfoliation requires a bit more to remove the dead skin cells. It should still be gentle,however you can have a few more ingredients in the mix.

Sunscreen and SPF's for Skin of Color in Warmer Weather Your melanin rich skin comes with an automatic SPF 15, therefore, finding a sunscreen that has an SPF 15 or SPF 30 should give you enough coverage. Ok, Juliette, you keep talking about SPF, what does that mean? SPF stands for the Sun Protection Factor. It refers to the amount of time you can stay in the sun without getting sunburned. Yes, you and your melanin can get sunburned.

Moisturize

In test done, it showed that if you burn after ten minutes in the sun, an SPF of 15 would allow you to be in the sun for up to 150 minutes without burning. Don't take this as a hard fast rule. You will have to test this rule and it's better to be on the safe side. You know the rule: less is more. In this case, it might be a good time to apply it. Less time in the sun, more protection for your skin.

• Facial Moisturizers add the umph to your skin. They help to lock in needed moisture, so that your skin will not have that dreaded dry, tight feeling.

For those of you with extremely fair skin, an SPF-70 is now available for your use. Tread waters lightly. The higher the SPF the more like paste it can feel.

• Body moisturizers will provide you with the same benefits as facial moisturizers, the difference being the formulation of ingredients. You can use Shea butter, cocoa butter, olive oil, and jojoba oil on your face. However, the formulation of ingredients can be used in greater concentrations for the skin on your body. Same body, yet two different textures.

Sunscreen Ingredients

Shea butter, turbinado sugar, sea salt and wonderful skin oils, will give you a body butter scrub that will have your skin feeling soft as a baby's bottom, not to mention providing it with a youthful glow.

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The ingredients in sunscreens have been on the controversial side from day one, especially for natural ingredients folks, like a lot of you. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are physical UV filters that reflect or at least scatter UV radiation. They are generally non-irritating and can be ideal

for sensitive skin. However they often give your skin a greasy feeling. On the other side of the ingredient page there are chemical sunscreens such as oxybenzone, avobenzone and octovrylene. They absorb UV radiation and release energy as heat. This type of sunscreen may irritate your skin as well. There's a new technology involving plant olesomes that contain high SPF sunscreens without a greasy feel or irritation to your skin. Olesomes are natural emollients and contain Vitamin E that's found in oil bearing plant seeds such as safflowers, sunflowers and almonds. You can "test" (as in try it out, it "might" work) the use of one or two of these oils. Add 6-8 drops of lavender essential oil to 4 to 6 ounces of oil and use this as a natural sunscreen. It works for some, not for all.

Hydration and Warm Weather Care for Skin of Color It's been long established that you should drink half your body's weight in water. More than ever, during the spring and summer months when the sun is high and hot, you want to ward off dehydration. Not only is water your best friend, so are fruits and vegetables that are high in water content. Watermelons, honeydew, romaine lettuce, spinach and berries, just to name a few, are all foods that will enhance the hydration in your body. However, water is going to be the best hydrator you will ever find for your skin internally and externally. With all that being said, here are a few Do's and Don'ts for Summer Skin Care Maintenance • Do Exfoliate your skin with skin friendly products. Preferably jojoba wax beads in a cream base. Nut scrubs can often be irritating to your skin. • Don't apply pressure as if you're scrubbing a pot . • Do Moisturize your skin using products that will not leave a greasy feel on your skin. While oils and butters are a great addition to your product mix, if they don't penetrate into your skin, it's the wrong product for you. • Don't skip this step. Summer weather often gives your skin a naturally soft dewy feel after a shower or bath. You will still need to add a moisturizer to your body and face, just not as much. • Do drink lots of water, eat green leafy vegetables and water based fruits to keep you hydrated from within. • Don't drink coffee, wines, teas or sugar flavored drinks expecting this to count for liquid intake into our body. Liquid yes, hydration no. These drinks will dehydrate your skin. Now that you've got some idea of how to care for your skin as you expose more than you probably should, have fun in the sun and stay hydrated. Like what you've read? Share it with a friend! Dedicated To Your Beauty Juliette Samuel Esthetician/Author/Publisher/Aromatherapist Nyraju Skin Care July / August 2015

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moisturized ensures that it won't be as sensitive to breakage, particularly where the demarcation line occurs, in between the natural and relaxed hair. Trim Off Ends

There has been some debate within the natural hair community, in regards to whether or not trimming your hair allows it to grow faster. While these claims have yet to be scientifically substantiated, trimming the ends of your hair will prevent your ends from breaking, and keep it looking healthy. Keep in mind, that you may need to trim more often, if you decide to grow your hair, as opposed to doing the big chop. You may have to experiment with different time frames that work for you, but in general, you should consider trimming every 6 weeks to 3 months. Wear Protective Hair Styles

Protective hairstyles are ideal because they help prevent you from doing a lot of manipulation to your hair. Long gone are the days when a protective hairstyle meant

How to Transition From Relaxed to Natural Hair Going from relaxed to natural can be a challenge, as it can be a arduous and long process. One can experience a myriad of emotions when it comes to this journey. Everything from your patience, to selfconfidence, will be tested along the way. However, if you can stick through the roughest parts, you will see that the results are truly worth it. If you follow these tips on how to transition from relaxed to natural hair, you may just become the envy of all of your friends.

year to grow your hair to the length that it once was. This can be frustrating, but above all taxing on the mind. Lastly, you may receive some negative comments from friends, and family members who disagree with you going natural. Many people have varying degrees of what they consider acceptable beauty standards. Consequently, you need to be mentally prepared to be able to handle the possible judgment and criticism.

Mental Preparation

Natural hair can be quite porous, and as a result, can be quite sensitive to breakage and dryness. To combat this, you need to nurture your locks with a lot of moisture. Make it a priority to do deep weekly conditioning treatments on your hair. When searching for the best products for natural hair, go for ones that specifically list "deep conditioning," or "moisturizing," on the label. Keeping your hair properly

Mental preparation is key during this journey. You are essentially starting from scratch, and you will need to get to know brand new hair. The methods that you once used for your relaxed mane, may not necessarily work for your new natural. Furthermore, you may also need to do the big chop. Even if you don't do the big chop, it could take upwards of one 16

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that you were resigned to wearing buns and hats. You now have many, many options. Twist outs, braid outs, wigs, and up do's are all great examples of low maintenance, protective hairstyles. Braid outs and twist outs are great, in particular, because if done properly, you would only need to style your hair about once a week. Protective hairstyles are also beneficial because they can help you hide that dreaded demarcation line. It's important for you to be patient during this process. You are getting to know a new head of hair, and this may require new tools, techniques, and products. Be open to the experimental phase. You may want to quit, but try your best to stay strong. Most importantly, avoid comparing your hair to others, as no two head's of natural hair are alike. Natural hair is an exploration and journey of self-love. So remember to have fun along the way. Written by Monet Ravenell

groups throughout the world, with new groups being created every month.

Written by Rita Wilson

eetup is an online social networking portal that facilitates group meetings around the world. Members are unified by a common interest, for practically any hobby or passion you may have. If your interest is hiking, politics, pets, wine events, golf clinics or, my favorite topic, natural hair, there’s a Meetup Group for that.

Meetup, Inc. is based in New York City – originally created after the September 11 attacks, to make it easier for people to connect with strangers in their community. Meetup, Inc. charges a small monthly fee to the administrator of the group, which in some cases, is passed on to the members who join their group and is often reflected as membership dues. Here at Curls, Twists, Coils & Kinks Magazine, our passion is curly, textured, natural hair. When I decided to write this article, I really had no idea that there were so many natural hair meetup

These groups meet with local men and women who choose to wear their hair in its natural state. They gather to commune and support one another in a positive non- judgmental setting. If you are an individual who has a perm, or chemically relaxed hair, you are welcome to join these groups, they only ask that you be open to learning about natural hair. Some of the topics or events you can expect at these gatherings are styling sessions, product swaps, hair care maintenance, natural hair events, giveaways, lunch and the politics of having natural hair. I found that each Meetup group manages their policies differently, if you decide to join a group, please be sure to read their specific policies as they vary. Meetup groups can be private or public and as previously mentioned, some may charge a membership fee or dues either monthly or annually. You will find that the membership fee is a bargain for what you potentially gain by participating in these groups. Membership covers website hosting, venue rental, food, supplies and expenses to run the group. In the pages to follow, I have created a natural hair Meetup directory. I hope this is helpful to those who are currently in the process of transitioning, considering transition, or for those who are already curlista’s and are looking for a place to gather with people where there is a common interest. I encourage you to find your Meetup group or create your own, they are fun and I cannot think of a better way to make some “Curlfriends”.

MEETUP DIRECTORY St. Louis Natural Hair Meetup Group

Atlanta, GA 30308 Founded Jan 27, 2008 www.AtlantaNaturals.com www.meetup.com/atlantanaturals Natural Hair in South Metro Atlanta

Stockbridge, GA Founded Oct 27, 2014 www.meetup.com/NaturalHair-in-South-Metro-Atlanta

The (DMV) Natural Beauties GroupNatural Hair Meet Up

Saint Louis, MO 63130 Founded Apr 15, 2010 www.meetup.com/St-LouisNatural-Hair-Meetup-Group

Bowie, MD 20721 Founded Jun 22, 2011 www.meetup.com/NaturalBeautiesGroup

Kinky, Curly, Coiled Natural Hair Meetup

Natural Born Beauties Los Angeles, CA 90008 Founded Apr 8, 2013 www.meetup.com/NaturalBorn-Beauties

Brooklyn, NY 11201 Founded Mar 4, 2015 www.meetup.com/naturallynatural

Sacramento 2015 Natural Hair Meetup Sacramento, CA 95833 Founded Nov 15, 2014 www.meetup.com/ Sacramento-2015-NaturalHair-Meetup

Natural Roots LLC of Columbia Columbia, SC 29223 Founded Oct 23, 2014 www.meetup.com/NaturalRoots-LLC-of-Columbia Natural Hair Rocks! Louisville, KY 40201 Founded Jul 22, 2014 www.meetup.com/NaturalHair-Rocks Bayou Beauties of Baton Rouge Natural Hair & Health Group

Baton Rouge, LA Founded Jun 6, 2014 www.meetup.com/BayouBeauties-Natural-Hair-Group

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The Fabulous Brooklyn Natural Hair Meetup Brooklyn, NY 11217 Founded Apr 21, 2015 www.meetup.com/The-Fabulous-Brooklyn-Natural-HairMeetup North Atlanta Natural Hair Meetup Alpharetta, GA 30004 Founded Nov 21, 2014 www.meetup.com/North-ATLNatural-Hair-Meetup Natural Hair Divas of Central PA

The Charlotte Natural Hair Group

Charlotte, NC Founded Jun 5, 2007 www.meetup.com/CharlotteNatural-Hair Brooklyn Natural Hair meetup group: The Kinky Collaborative

Brooklyn, NY Founded Apr 18, 2012 www.meetup.com/BrooklynNatural-Hair

Natural Hair Connection of NE Florida

All Coiled Up... Natural Hair Group in Northwest Arkansas

Sacramento Black Natural Hair Enthusiasts

Bentonville, AR 72716 Founded Aug 5, 2012 www.meetup.com/All-CoiledUp-NWA Naturally Curly SiStars

Sacramento, CA 95816 Founded May 15, 2011 www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Black-Natural-HairEnthusiast LeMetric Real World Hair & Beauty New York, NY 10001 Founded Apr 29, 2015 www.meetup.com/LeMetricReal-World-Hair-Beauty

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Naturally Curly & Natural Hair of Las Vegas

Naturally Beautiful Hair Care

York, PA 17403 Founded Nov 17, 2012 www.meetup.com/NaturalHair-Divas-of-Central-PA

Jacksonville, FL Founded Jan 5, 2011 www.meetup.com/NaturalHair-Connection-of-NEFlorida

Toronto Naturals Toronto, ON M4Y 2H9 Founded Oct 29, 2010 www.meetup.com/TorontoNaturals

Raleigh, NC Founded Nov 20, 2014 www.meetup.com/NaturallyCurly-SiStars

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Las Vegas, NV Founded Feb 9, 2012 www.meetup.com/NaturallyCurly-Hair-Revolution Brooklyn, NY Founded Feb 2, 2010 www.meetup.com/NaturallyBeautiful Green Hair, Natural Hair Care Meetup Group

Natural Hair Network of the Peninsula and South Bay Santa Clara, CA 95054 Founded Dec 9, 2012 www.meetup.com/Natural-HairNetwork-of-the-Peninsula-andSouth-Bay I Love My Natural Hair Seaside, CA 93955 Founded Sep 27, 2013 www.meetup.com/I-Love-MyNatural-Hair-Meetup

Fort Wayne, IN Founded Oct 1, 2011 www.meetup.com/GreenHair-Natural-Hair-Care-Meetup-Group Natural Hair Euphoria of Houston Houston, TX 77045 Founded Dec 7, 2012 www.meetup.com/NaturalHair-Euphoria-of-Houston Natural Hair Darlings Brooklyn, NY 11206 Founded Dec 4, 2013 www.meetup.com/Naturalhair-darling

NWIN Natural Sistahs Meetup Merrillville, IN 46410 Founded Oct 25, 2014 www.meetup.com/NWINNatural-Sistahs-Meetup Black Hair Naturalistas {Bay Area} Oakland, CA 94609 Founded Apr 18, 2015 www.meetup.com/Black-HairNaturalistas-Bay-Area Bella-Glam Naturals

Natural Hair Folks STL Florissant, MO 63033 Founded Oct 12, 2010 www.meetup.com/NaturalHair-FolksSTL

Brooklyn, NY Founded Jun 15, 2012 www.meetup.com/BellaGlam-Naturals

Natural Hair Group of NJ & NY Montclair, NJ 07042 Founded Sep 24, 2011 www.meetup.com/NaturalHairGroup

Los Angeles ProtectiveStyles Meetup Los Angeles, CA 90008 Founded Oct 12, 2014 www.meetup.com/Naturalprotectivestyles

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Naturally Beautiful in the Northeast Region

Kinky Curly CoilyMe

Brooklyn, NY Founded Apr 27, 2011 www.meetup.com/KinkyCurlyCoilyMe North Hollywood, CA 91601 Founded Mar 29, 2012 www.meetup.com/LANaturals Natural Hair Freedom

Albany, NY Founded May 14, 2011 www.meetup.com/Naturally-BeautifulNortheast

Boston’s Natural Hair Meet Up Group Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Founded Aug 1, 2009 www.meetup.com/BostonNaturals Natural Partners in Crime

SunShine’s Natural & Loving It!

Atlanta, GA Founded Apr 27, 2012 www.meetup.com/Natural-Hair-Freedom Kinky and Curly in the Twin Cities

Florissant, MO Founded Dec 5, 2012 www.meetup.com/sunshinesnaturalandlovingit

Natural Hair Texas

LEI Curlfriends

Minneapolis, MN Founded May 17, 2010 www.meetup.com/kinky-and-curly-inthe-twincities Memphis Naturals

Memphis, TN Founded Jun 11, 2014 www.meetup.com/NaturalsinMemphis

Orlando, FL 32822 Founded Sep 24, 2013 www.meetup.com/LEI-Curlfriends Transitioning Divas And Naturalistas Of The Roanoke Valley Roanoke, VA 24018 Founded Feb 4, 2014 www.meetup.com/Transitioning-DivasAnd-Naturalistas-Of-The-RoanokeValley Real Rootz Naturals

New York, NY Founded Sep 18, 2013 www.meetup.com/Natural-Partners-inCrime

San Antonio, TX Founded Aug 22, 2007 www.meetup.com/SanAntonioNaturalHair Fabulous Miami Naturals Miami, FL 33181 Founded Feb 16, 2011 www.meetup.com/FabulousMiamiNaturals Nappy Love Houston Natural Hair Meetup Group Houston, TX 77036 Founded Dec 21, 2008 www.meetup.com/nappylovehouston

The Atlanta Sisterlocks Meetup Atlanta, GA 30319 Founded Jan 28, 2008 www.meetup.com/atlantasisterlocks

ATX Naturals and Curlies Austin, TX 78744 Founded Sep 10, 2013 www.meetup.com/ATXNaturalsandCurlies

Austin Curly, Wavy, Big Hair Meetup Austin, TX 78727 Founded Apr 18, 2015 www.meetup.com/Austin-Curly-WavyBig-Hair-Meetup

Natural Sistas in Ohio and North Carolina Burlington, NC 27215 Founded Feb 28, 2010 www.meetup.com/Natural-Sistas-in-OH-NC

Jacksonville, FL Founded Mar 19, 2014 www.meetup.com/RealRootzNaturals

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Metro Nashville Natural Hair Meetup Group

Tampa Area Naturally You Hair Meetup Tampa, FL Founded Dec 11, 2010 www.meetup.com/Tampa-Area-Naturally-You

RVA NATURALS

Natural & Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It Nashville, TN 37209 Founded Apr 20, 2009 www.meetup.com/Nashville-Naturals

Henrico, VA Founded Nov 11, 2014 www.meetup.com/RVA-Naturals

Central Florida Curls & Conversation Natural Hair Meetup

Raw Chic Coiffure: A Natural Hair and Lifestyle Meetup

Jacksonville, FL Founded Aug 30, 2014 www.meetup.com/NaturalandLovinIt

Apopka, FL Founded Jul 26, 2011 www.meetup.com/Central-Florida-CurlsConversation-Natural-Hair-Meetup Naturally FLYY Detroit: A Natural Hair Experience Detroit, MI 48219 Founded Apr 25, 2014 www.meetup.com/Naturally-FLYY-Detroit-ANatural-Hair-Experience Gate City Natural Hair

DIY Natural Care Products & Living

Berlin, Germany Berlin, Germany Founded Mar 9, 2015 www.meetup.com/DIY-natural-care-productsand-living New in Town Naturals

Houston Natural Hair Meetup

Houston, TX Founded Nov 28, 2014 www.meetup.com/Houston-NaturalHair-Meetup 20

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Naturally Beautiful - Curly, Kinky, Wavy and more! Norfolk, VA 23504 Founded Feb 19, 2013 www.meetup.com/Naturally-BeautifulCurly-Kinky-Wavy-and-more CT Curly Coily Naturals Meriden, CT 06450 Founded Aug 27, 2012 www.meetup.com/CT-Curly-Coily-Naturals

Greensboro, NC Founded Oct 9, 2012 www.meetup.com/Gate-City-Natural-Hair Ottawa Naturally Curly Hair Group Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8 Founded Jan 4, 2013 www.meetup.com/Ottawa-NaturallyCurly-Hair-Group

Quincy, MA Founded Mar 22, 2013 www.meetup.com/Raw-Chic-Coiffuer-ANatural-Hair-and-Lifestyle-Meetup

Gilbert, AZ Founded Jan 25, 2015 www.meetup.com/NaturallyCurls Baltimore Natural Hair, Locks, Sisterlocksâ&#x201E;˘ & Transition Baltimore, MD Founded Jun 14, 2007 www.meetup.com/Baltimore-NaturalHair-Locs-Sisterlocks Orlando Natural Hair Meetup Orlando, FL 32829 Founded Aug 5, 2013 www.meetup.com/Orlando-Natural-HairCare-Meetup

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Wild Haired Mavens Carson, CA 90746 Founded Jan 14, 2010 www.meetup.com/wildhairedmavens The Lehigh Valley Natural & Curly Hair Group

Allentown, PA Founded Jan 16, 2013 www.meetup.com/The-Lehigh-ValleyNatural-Curly-Hair-Group

Afrolicious Hair LA Los Angeles, CA 90015 Founded Jul 10, 2013 www.meetup.com/AfroliciousLA

Swiss Naturalistas Zürich, Switzerland Founded Sep 27, 2013 www.meetup.com/Swiss-Naturalistas

Hampton Roads Naturals Hampton, VA 23666 Founded May 3, 2011 www.meetup.com/Hampton-Roads-Naturals

Westchester Naturals Peekskill, NY 10566 Founded May 10, 2015 www.meetup.com/Westchester-Naturals

Fierce Naturals of L.A.

Let’s Talk About Hair Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Founded Aug 12, 2011 www.meetup.com/letstalkabouthair

Locks, Sisterlocks™ and Natural Hair Woodbridge, VA 22191 Founded May 21, 2009 www.meetup.com/locksandnaturalhair Killeen Natural Hair Group

Natural Hair Travel Club

Los Angeles, CA Founded Oct 25, 2013 www.meetup.com/FierceNaturalsLA Florida Natural Hair Connection

West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Founded Jan 28, 2012 www.meetup.com/naturals Manchester Naturals

Killeen, TX Founded Nov 25, 2009 www.meetup.com/Killeen-Natural-HairGroup Jersey City Natural Hair Meet Up

Orlando, FL Founded Jan 31, 2014 www.meetup.com/FLORIDA-NATURALHAIR-CONNECTION All Natural Wellness Fayetteville, GA 30215 Founded Jan 16, 2015 www.meetup.com/Nikki-Natural-HealthMeetup

Jersey City, NJ Founded Oct 22, 2011 www.meetup.com/Jersey-City-NaturalHair-Meet-Up Long Island Naturals

Manchester, United Kingdom Founded Feb 21, 2012 www.meetup.com/Manchester-NaturalsBlack-Natural-Hair-Care Sistahood of Natural Hair Divas

Upstate Natural Hair Meetup Greenville, SC 29605 Founded Mar 6, 2015 www.meetup.com/Greenville-Natural-HairMeetup The Chicago Natural Hair Meetup Group Chicago, IL 60620 Founded Jan 4, 2008 www.meetup.com/naturalhair-48

Riverview, FL Founded Mar 24, 2012 www.meetup.com/Sistahood-of-NaturalHair-Divas

Curlfriends of Huntsville

Ajax Naturals

Huntsville, AL Founded Jul 24, 2010 www.meetup.com/CurlfriendsofHuntsville

Ajax, ON Founded Apr 13, 2012 www.meetup.com/Ajax-Naturals

Mineola, NY Founded Feb 23, 2012 www.meetup.com/LongIslandNaturals Long Hair and Care London, United Kingdom SW16 2ST Founded Sep 15, 2013 www.meetup.com/Long-Hair-and-Care

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Tucson’s Our “Hair”-itage Natural Hair Meetup Group

Tucson, AZ Founded Aug 1, 2012 www.meetup.com/TUCSON-OUR-HAIRitage-Natural-Hair-Meet-Up-Group

Middle Georgia Naturals Milledgeville, GA 31061 Founded Jun 4, 2013 www.meetup.com/middlegeorgianaturals The New Naturalista Seattle, WA 98144 Founded Feb 22, 2014 www.meetup.com/New-Naturalista-Seattles-Original-Natural-Hair-Community KC Naturals

Bay Area Fro Friends

Berkeley, CA Founded Mar 11, 2014 www.meetup.com/Fro-Friends-NaturalHair-Care-Meetup Kinks, Curls and Coils

Magic City Natural Beauties Birmingham, AL 35211 Founded Aug 4, 2012 www.meetup.com/Magic-city-naturalbeauties Embrace My Hair Workshops

Rosedale, NY Founded Feb 19, 2013 www.meetup.com/Embrace-My-Hair-Workshops Curl Friends Abroad

Dallas, TX Founded Apr 8, 2014 www.meetup.com/CurlFriendsAbroad Jaded Tresses Brooklyn, NY 11226 Founded Apr 8, 2013 www.meetup.com/Jaded-Tresses-Transform-Your-Natural-Hair

Shawnee, KS Founded Nov 23, 2013 www.meetup.com/KC-Naturals

Stafford, VA Founded Jan 20, 2015 www.meetup.com/Kinks-Curls-and-Coils

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Kurly Girl Nation

London, United Kingdom Founded Oct 26, 2014 www.meetup.com/VERB31HairNationLondon Fitchburg Naturals Fitchburg, MA 01420 Founded Feb 2, 2015 www.meetup.com/FitchburgNaturals Happy Hair Community Dallas, TX 75201 Founded Apr 23, 2015 www.meetup.com/Natural-Hair-StylesAnd-Care ‘Nati Naturalistas

Bolingbrook, IL Founded Jan 6, 2013 www.meetup.com/Kurly-Girl-Nation Curly Girls in the Netherlands Amsterdam, Netherlands Founded Apr 5, 2012 www.meetup.com/Curly-Girls-Netherlands Church Girlz With Curlz Richmond, TX 77407 Founded Jun 24, 2013 www.meetup.com/Church-Girlz-WithCurlz-are-women-who-love-God-their-hair Mocha Curls

Hub City Naturals

Jackson, TN Founded May 8, 2013 www.meetup.com/Hub-City-Naturals

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Beckley, WV Founded Jul 13, 2014 www.meetup.com/Mocha-Curls

Nappy Roots Beauty - Edmonton

Girls of Coarse™

Edmonton, AB Founded Mar 30, 2014 www.meetup.com/Nappy-Roots-BeautyEdmonton

West Palm Beach, FL Founded Feb 17, 2011 www.meetup.com/GirlsofCoarse

Jersey Curlies Neptune, NJ 07753 Founded Nov 15, 2014 www.meetup.com/Jersey-Curlies

Curls Coils & Cocktails in Toronto

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UK Officially Natural Enthusiasts London, United Kingdom W14 8UQ Founded Oct 26, 2014 www.meetup.com/UK-OfficiallyNaturalEnthusiasts

Toronto, ON Founded May 18, 2014 www.meetup.com/Curls-Coils-CocktailsToronto

Naturalistas of O’ahu

Twisted Sistas

to identify a Meetup group in your area. This list is continually growing, please visit Meetup.com to check for new additions to this list. If I missed your Meetup, please

Honolulu, HI Founded May 11, 2014 www.meetup.com/Naturalistas-Oahu Kinky Sistahs of the Gulf Coast

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Lynchburg, VA Founded Apr 20, 2011 www.meetup.com/TwistedSistas

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and submit your request to be added to this directory. Happy Gathering!

Mobile, AL Founded Jul 8, 2011 www.meetup.com/Kinky-Sistahs-of-NWF CURLS in the City

Bronx, NY Founded Jan 27, 2013 http://www.meetup.com/confidentcurls I.E. napturals Riverside, CA Founded Mar 7, 2012 www.meetup.com/I-E-napturals

New York, NY Founded Dec 16, 2010 www.meetup.com/CURLS-in-the-CityMeetup-Group

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1. Thou Shalt Learn Thy Curls

or your child’s unique blended hair texture- that is NOT the answer.

Moms that aren’t familiar with the uncertainty of kinky, curly hair make some pretty harsh judgement calls in the name of the unknown. We’ve even heard from a mother that resorted to slathering her child’s hair with Vaseline because she didn’t know what else to do. Put your hands in the air and slowly back away from the petroleum jelly. I can assure you, regardless of you

So what is the correct thing to do? First you’re going to have to spend some time getting acquainted with your hair. Expect the unexpected. Regardless of your ethnic background, hair literally has a mind of its own. After 5 years of following a fool-proof regimen, you may wake up one day with a head full of hair that is determined to remain completely defiant.

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It happens. For a variety of reasons. Company’s change the recipes for their products, your hair may be responding to a lifestyle change, or it just may be one of those days. That’s why it’s important to always pay attention to the way your hair responds to every product you use and every maintenance technique you employ. If it’s not working anymore, don’t be afraid to move on.

2. Thou Shalt Love Thy Hair As It Is Before I offer any tips. I want to really beat this point into the ground. Often times, Caucasian mothers may experience a certain level of disappointment when their child’s hair pattern resembles the coarseness and kinks represented by some minorities. It’s likely due to that horrifying “unknown”. Blindly, the attempt to treat their child’s hair with the same products and techniques used to maintain their own – only to receive less than favorable results. Similarly, the fathers of these children often seek help with teaching the child’s mother how to take better care of their hair. Both parties may have a predetermined outcome in mind, only to find that the perfect image may not always manifest itself on their child’s head. Rather than expecting compliance on either end, it’s best to learn to love their hair as is. In reality, no one is 100% satisfied with their hair at all times. If your hair is thin, you probably wish it was thicker. People with thick hair pray for thinner hair. Curly haired people sometimes have straight hair envy. While straight haired individuals go to great lengths to achieve lush voluminous coils. Then there’s the “good hair” debate but that’s an entirely different discussion. The point is, the only way you can truly be satisfied with the outcome is to make peace with the “unknown”. It’s your hair, it’s permanently attached to your head and it isn’t going anywhere. The best thing for you to do is take a second look at the 1st commandment and move on. Note: If you are the parent of a multiracial child, or if you are a parent who may have adopted a child of another race with textured hair, it is extremely important that you do not express any ill thoughts or opinions in front of your

child. Self-confidence is key. Reiterate the beauty of being unique and patiently work together until you find your own secret recipe.

3. Thou Shalt Remember to Moisturize Caucasian hair has qualities that you will not find on an ethnic or biracial person. Caucasian hair is naturally oilier and the flat cuticles act as natural light reflectors, giving the hair a more visible shine. The kinks and coils found in ethnic blends are made from raised cuticles which naturally absorb light. Factor in the natural twists and coils of ethnic strands, the hair will appear to be dull. Resist the urge to pack on “grease” or petroleum based products by the handful because the hair isn’t shining as you think it should. Some hair just isn’t meant to. Instead, set aside the time to moisturize. Deep conditioners, protein treatments, and moisturizing shampoos and conditioners are the ideal way to keep your hair healthy. Maintaining adequate moisture – which also includes a healthy intake of water – guarantees that the hair retains the necessary elasticity to avoid damage. Deep conditioners should only be applied every 1-2 weeks but, depending on your styling options and daily activities, you’ll also need to add a good moisturizing spray or detangling product to your daily reserve.

4. Thou Shalt Invest In a Good Detangling Comb Wide tooth combs will soon become your new best friend. You have to respect the curl pattern and thickness of your mixed texture hair and fine tooth, rat tail combs are just plain old insult-

ing (and extremely painful). Damp or wet hair with conditioner is the easiest to manipulate when attempting to detangle. Remember, it is crucial that you prepare yourself, in advance, that it is going to take some time to properly comb through the hair and you have to be very gentle. Depending on the length and thickness of the hair, dividing it into at least four sections will make it easier to manage when combing. (The smaller the section, the easier it is to comb out…but the longer it will take to get finished. Time shouldn’t be the primary concern, maintaining a healthy head of hair is.) Using a wide tooth comb, start at the ends of the first section and slowly comb through, gradually making your way up to the root. Be sure to place your free hand near the base of the scalp, holding the hair in your hand to avoid pulling while you comb. When you’ve finally combed out that section, place it in a braid or twist to keep it from getting tangled while you work your way on to the next section.

5. Thou Shalt Not Over wash This is a commandment that you’ll truly have to define on your own. How often to wash biracial hair is not written in stone. If you’ve yet to find a suitable routine that agrees with your hair type, start by washing once a week and adjust as necessary. Winter months likely hold more oil in the hair while summer time may require more frequent washes. The most important factor in this is to avoid washing the hair too often. Typically, daily is just too much for the hair to handle. The oils that excrete from Caucasian strands requires daily washing but it’s rarely ever the case with textured blends. If you wash too much, you can dry the hair out to the point of dullness and

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breakage. It may be necessary to wash more than once a week, but if it seems necessary more than a couple of times each week, then you’ll probably need to reconsider the products you’re using. Note: If activities like sweating or swimming make a wash absolutely necessary, you may opt to rinse with warm water and follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. This way, you can clean the hair and save the shampoos for your scheduled washes.

6. Thou Shalt Read All Labels When working with textured blends of hair, you won’t be able to allow yourself to be hypnotized by catchy commercials and jingles. Quality ingredients are extremely important when it comes to maintaining any type of kinky, curly hair. Stay away from products that contain alcohol as they are the main cause for dry follicles. Avoid heavy oils or products that create build up and require more frequent washes. This means you’ll need to exercise a bit of trial and error when it comes to your shampoos, conditioners, leave-ins, and detanglers. The discovery process can get a bit expensive, so I recommend reserving your experimental products for those times when you can catch a sale or get your hands on a couple coupons.

7. Thou Shalt Avoid Heat Whenever Possible If you don’t have to put your hair through the fryer, don’t. After washing your hair, use a towel to blot (don’t rub) it dry. Blotting and allowing it to air dry avoids tangling the hair or stripping it of its oils, exposing it to heat damage. If you absolutely, positively, can’t get around using heat, use it on a low setting, only applying 28

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to care for the hair and give it time to breathe.

8. Thou Shalt Use Oil Sparingly

If you become lightheaded at the idea of attempting a corn roll or French braid, you should definitely spend some time getting acquainted with YouTube. Paying for a stylist every week may not be in your budget, and honestly, it doesn’t have to be. There are an infinite amount of how-to videos that take you through each step of styling. When you really get the hang of it, most of your styles won’t need to be covered in mousses and gels. If you do use them, again, stay away from ethyl and methyl alcohol. If you start to notice flakes, if the hair begins to look dull, or if it’s sticky to the touch, you may want to discontinue the use of that product.

To oil or not to oil, that is the question. Pointing your attention back to the first commandment, I’ll leave the answer to that question in your hands. Again, “biracial” is so general, it could mean a number of textures and needs. Some people’s hair may be fine and naturally oil, in which case added oil would be unnecessary. Other people may have drier hair that needs some extra moisturizing outside of your conditioners. In this case, I’d only say be careful about the types of oils you use. Try the water test to see how well it fairs. Oil should be light and easily absorbed, not heavy and sitting on top of the hair. When contemplating a product to use, try tilting the bottle in your hand. Watch to see how easily the oil moves around. If it flows to one side like water, it’s probably a good choice. Remember to read the labels in order to be sure. Stay away from beeswax and other thick pore cloggers. Light oils like coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, Argan oil, castor oil, and shea butter easily melt and nourish the hair.

9. Thou Shalt Be Versatile With Thy Styles Hair styling is but another major concern for those attempting to learn how to manage blended texture hair. Ponytails are usually the go-to option but, if worn too often, they may break off the hair, thin edges, and cause a mass of knots and tangles. Braids are an excellent protective style, versatile, and low maintenance. If left in for long periods and unmaintained, hair can still experience damage while braided, so it’s important to continue

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10. Thou Shalt BeYou-tiful In my opinion, the beauty of all hair lies in its natural state. While everyone is free to express their right to do as they please, the best way to get your child to appreciate their hair is to allow them to wear it the way it grows out of their scalp. “Wash and Go’s” are so simple, anyone can do them. The only steps are clearly outlined in its name, just wash your hair and go about your business. You can also spend a little time, shaping your natural curl pattern using leave-in conditioner on damp hair. Take note of the natural shape and direction of the curls in detangled hair and coil them around your finger. Let the hair air dry and relish in your own natural beauty. You may not ace every step of this on your first attempt and that’s perfectly fine. As you and your hair build a better relationship, eventually detangling and deep conditioning your hair will become second nature.

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MAKEUP TIPS BY SHAVONNA FINLEY

Summer is here and it is HOT! After the shower comes the sunscreen, but you still want to look put together when applying your beauty products. I believe that high temperatures call for a softer minimalist look. Shavonna Finley has been a specialist in makeup artistry & skin care for over 6 years. “Giving the gift of beauty feeds my soul and helping others be their own kind of beautiful is my greatest joy”! Shavonna gives us her recipe for achieving a fresh summer glow.

To achieve the minimalist look for summer...

Face: Start off with fresh clean & moisturized skin. I don't like anything heavy on my skin, so I start out with a sheer moisturizing concealer to cover up any imperfections, and then I top it off with my favorite BB Cream. Add a little bronzer & highlight powder and you're good to go! This will give you that fresh dewy glow that is perfect for summer!!! My Favorite's:

Skin Care Line- Boscia Concealer- MAC Mineralized Moisture Concealer BB Cream- Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector Bronzer- MAC Refined Golden Highlight Powder: MAC Mineralized hight powder in Soft 'n' Gentle

Eyes & Lips: For a simple but fresh summer eye & lip, I start off with a quick brow fill in, either with a pencil, powder, or brow defining gel. Then I lightly brush the lid with a gold or bronze eye shadow, followed by my favorite mascara! And just because its summer I love a pop of color, so I add a shade of green or purple to my lower lids with colored eyeliner. Then I top it all off with a beautiful coral gloss! My Favorite's:

Brows- Pencil- MAC Brow self-sharpening brow defining pencil Powder- Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Duo Brow Defining Gel-MAC Prolong wear Waterproof Brow Set Eye shadow- MAC Eye shadow in Amber Lights or Wood winked Pop of Color Eyeliner- MAC Pearl glide Intense Liner in colors Undercurrent & Designer Purple Gloss- Revlon Super Lustrous gloss in the color Pango Peach

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If you need your make up done for any occasion Shavonna offers the following services: Makeup Application $75.00 Out of salon rates are available.

MAKEUP LESSON: This is a one-on-one lesson where you will learn the basic rules of makeup and how they apply personally to you. If you are a beginner or you love make up and want to learn how to create more fashionable variations to your current routine. $50.00 WAXING: Well-groomed, carefully shaped eyebrows define the whole face. Get brows that wow! We offer facial waxing only. BROW $10.00, FULL FACE $30.00

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Danielle says that today when a client walks through her doors they come in with the knowledge of knowing their hair type. Although relaxers are not as popular as they were in previous years, not every client of Radically Curly wants to embrace their textured hair. Radically Curly will provide hair relaxer service to clients that prefer that treatment. Hair extensions and weaves are considered a specialty service and most clients are natural and wear them only for protective styling. Approximately 80% of our clients have textured hair and that could include straight to wavy, curly, kinky, or crimped hair. Our philosophy is to embrace and rock the fabric of your hair and be Radically Curly. 30

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SPOTLIGHT ON WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS WOMAN’S TOUCH APPAREL Jenesis LaForcarde – Owner/Designer

eet Jenesis LaForcarde, Owner/Designer of Woman’s Touch Apparel. Woman’s Touch Apparel is dedicated to the celebration of women everywhere. It is a T-shirt line that proclaims women’s empowerment, self-respect, beauty and self-worth; while encouraging women to support one another through fashion. Each statement is a confirmation of the importance we are as human beings and the force we all possess. Jenesis believes that woman make a difference and deserve to be heard and seen as the beautiful creatures we are! Her brand stands for – “Women Empowerment”. When asked about her brand and the message, Jenesis said, “My line is representative of all women and will help infuse women to believe in their own self-worth, the ultimate goal in producing this t-shirt line is to support the coming together of all women and to encourage support for one another, beyond religion, race, size or sexuality!” Woman’s Touch Apparel sells Street Style clothing that represents the power of women. They do not carry your typical sizes just sensual, mesmerizing, luscious, and extravagant and they can make any size for any woman upon request! Jenesis was introduced to fashion at a young age. As a young child, she said, she was happiest when playing with Barbie Dolls and creating arts and crafts. At the age of 17, her love for the arts blossomed into a passion for fashion as she began styling real life sized Barbie’s for Phoenix Fashion Week. From there, the world became her runway! Jenesis started a freelance styling company called “Jenesis Styles”, this company pro-

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vided wardrobe styling, fashion show production and creative directing services to many clients. The fact that she was so young intrigued many and proved beneficial as she attracted the freshest fashion designers, makeup artists, photographers, videographers, hair stylist and models to join her elite team. She has worked with up and coming designers like Herbert Victoria, Mabella Chic, Hipknoties as well as accepted invitations to work at Los Angeles Fashion Week. A year passed and Jenesis felt the need to branch out, specifically directing her energy toward making a difference in empowering women around the world through fashion. This is when Woman’s Touch Apparel was born. This bright, bold and fierce line has powerful messages of encouragement printed on trendy T-shirts for women of all ages and sizes. Soon after launching the clothing line, Jenesis focused on opportunities to give back to the community by co-founding a foundation called Brave Wings. Brave Wings is an annual fashion extravaganza showcasing emerging designers, talent and models with proceeds donated to a selected charity each year. The first annual fashion show was a huge success with proceeds donated to the Sojourner House, a shelter for domestic violence victims. Jenesis has traveled the world from, Europe to Asia, growing up in a loving military family. Jenesis recently became creative director of Vanity Branding, a new company focusing on the marketing of local artists and small businesses through the use of digital appearances and social media.

Woman's Touch Apparel was born in December 2013 and has already been featured on many leading women in the fashion and music industry. Jordin Sparks is wearing her line in her latest Double Tap music video, Beyoncé’s all female band, Rita Ora, Fantasia, and many more. Needless to say, Jenesis is working hard to grow her company, one of her goals is to have her line carried in more small boutiques around the world as well as increase her online footprint. When I asked Jenesis about her ultimate vision, she said “to empower women as well as help women entrepreneurs that are starting their own company”. Oh! Did I mention, she is not yet 21. Jenesis believes age is just a number, it does not define you nor is it a limitation of a person. Continuing on her path to success fueled with ambition and creativity, the only barrier to inhibit this journey is the one she creates for herself. It doesn’t look like Jenesis will be slowing down anytime soon, she is one to watch! Jenesis’ new line will drop in July, tickets are still available for her Brave Wings Fashion Show on July 18th where her new line will debut. You can purchase Woman’s Touch Apparel Online at www. womanstouchapparel.com or follow at www.lovejenesisstyles.com

“Because I know how it feels to create a brand with little to no money” “In this world we need more female CEO's.” "A movement of women helping women!" JENESIS LaFORCARDE – OWNER

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory Alabama Amelia Salon Artistic Braids & Naturals Beauty Gallery Changes Salon & Spa Diva Designers Hair Salon DIVINE HAIR DESIGNS Hair Altar Locsof Soul NATURAL ELEMENTS Nature's Herbal Health & Beauty Boutique Roots All Natural Styling Salon Salon Oni's Salon Panache' Simply Beautiful SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL HAIR DESIGNS Textures The Lock Oasis Uptown Beauty Salon

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Arizona Caribbean Hair Braiding AZ 5407 West Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 Diversity Studio Salon 8411 West Thunderbird Avenue Peoria, AZ 85381 Divine Image Hair Studio 930 East Warner Road @ Vesuvio Salon Studios- Suite 21 CHANDLER, AZ 85225 Endless Creations Salon 3249 S. Lindsay Road - Suite 104 Gilbert, AZ 85297 Family Works Family Salon 1380 W Elliot Road Tempe, AZ 85283 Hairloks By Arlette 7000 East Sheas Blvd. Suite 1652 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Just About Your Hair Salon @ Bella Milange 4902 East Warner Road Phoenix-Tempe, AZ 85044 Mozell & Company Hair 7146 East 1st Street #( Scottsdale, AZ 85251 NAPPS KINX BB'S URBAN DAY SPA 6668 S.GARNET WAY CHANDLER, AZ 85249 Rare Essence Braiding Studio 5540N W Glendale suite A-105 Glendale, AZ 85301 Rare Essence Studio/ Tempe 818 W Broadway Suite 103 Tempe, AZ 85281 Remilaku's Natural Beauty Tucson, AZ 85706

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California 5 TUFTS THE NATURAL HAIR EXPERTS 16 Dutton Avenue San Leandro, CA 94577 510 564-4170 All Eyes On Me Hair & Salon 395 North E Street -Suite 107 San Bernardino, CA 94201 909-885-5304 Angel Hair Braids 155 S. Robertson Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 310-659-0064 Annette's Braids 4917 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90062 323-298-0369 Artistic Trends 9683 Campo Road Spring Valley, CA 91977 619-460-4652 Beautiful Loks by Moraa 2703 Seventh Street #275 Berkeley, CA 94710 510-978-7378 July / August 2015

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory Behind The Scenes 455 17th street Oakland, CA 94612 510-621-4913 Braids, Beads & Beauty Sacramento, CA 95822 916-366-3245 Candy's Salon 3501 W. Century Blvd Inglewood, CA 90303 310-987-9442 Clientele Beauty Salon 5911 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92104 858-201-9588 Comb My Hair.com Woodland hills Woodland Hills, CA 91367 478-501-7836 CUSH SALON & CAFE' 171 S. ROBERTSON BLVD BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 310-910-3431 En Awe Hair Studio 6969 Brockton Avenue - Suite C Riverside, CA 92506 951-454-1209 Essence Of Beauty 6324 San Pablo Ave Emeryville, CA 94608 510-621-4013 Exclusive Touch Hair 16929 Devonshire Granada Hills, CA 91344 818-692-9242 Exclusives Hair Studio 13453 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 818-981-2090 Exquisite U 5530 Watt Ave North Highlands, CA 95660 916-338-1137 Flamingo Hair Salon 5032 Telegraph Avenue Oakland, CA 94609 510-658-7223 Flawless Braids & Weaves 9836 foothill Blvd Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-418-7983 Genieva's Hair Design 4236 Third Street Riverside, CA 92501 951-901-7003 Goddess Gallery 8219 s western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90047 818-660-9444 Hair Erotica 13114 Hawthorne Blvd Hawthorne, CA 90250 310-219-1777 Hair Magic By Mila Hair Salon 9250 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 818-808-9997 Hairobics All Natural 6820 La Tijera Blvd. #206 Los Angeles, CA 90045 800-697-4247 Hairstarz 8666 Lindley Avenue Northridge, CA 91325 818-993-4247 Hairstory Natural Hair 8070 Archibald Ave Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-466-8883 Head Designs 4201 Market St Emeryville, CA 94608 510-658-8226 Healthy hair bar and wigs 260 W Bonita Ave Claremont, CA 91711 404-668-4466 Herstylzfly 4306 Crenshaw Suite 212 Los Angeles, CA 90008 424-250-5815 I Love Lulu The Growing Green Hair Spa 733 S. La Brea Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-934-5727 Isis Hair Salon 5766 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 323-937-3077 JewTrice Salon 3495 Concourse Ontario, CA 91765 626-625-7161 JOHANNAHS CREATIONS 1450 FRAZEE ROAD - Suite 18 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 619-459-9556 Keepers of the Krown 6519 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047 323-778-5773 Kim's Blessed Hands 1008 W10th Street Antioch, CA 94509 925-565-8552 Kinky-Straight Hair Studio 3325 E. South Street Long Beach, CA 90805 562-531-3324 Knox salon 2823 s Robertson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90034 310-837-5600 Kyron Creative Natural Hair Artist Los Angeles, CA 90008 323-204-1929 LaPeer Beauty 6244 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 310-987-9442 Lock N 2 U with Sisterlocks @ Ms. J's Journey into Sisterlocks Sacramento, CA 95828 916-600-0869 Luv Mi Kinks Leimert Park Village Los Angeles, CA 90019 323-809-6784 Luzinda"s Hair Design 1120 East 14th Street Suite 29 San Leandro, CA 94577 510-347-7746 Madu Salon 300 Divisadero Street San Francisco, CA 94117 415-626-4782 Mahogany Hair Revolution 490 S. San Vicente Blvd. #10 Los Angeles, CA 90048 323 782-9909 Mahogany Solutions 17189 Bear Valley Road #120 Hesperia, CA 92345 760-987-6923 Margaret's Braids & Weaves 917 30th Street Sacramento, CA 95817 916-203-9923 Na-Klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa 510A North Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 323-620-0401 Nappidreadz2 Natural Hair Salon 1041 S. Prairie #1 Inglewood, CA 90267 213-308-8223 Naptural Roots Long Beach Blvd Compton, CA 90221 310-930-8030 Natural Hair Expressions 3679 Arlington Avenue - Suite D Riverside, CA 92506 909-784-0292 Natural Wonders - 180 E. D Street Upland, CA 91786 909-931-0800 Natural Wonders - Celebrating Natural Hair PO Box 261 San Bernardino, CA 92402 909-484-3004 Naturalistic 2031 Yale St Sacramento, CA 95826 916-402-5776 Naturally You Los Angeles, CA 90305 310-505-2038 38

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory Naturally You Sisterlocks Inglewood, CA 90009 Inglewood, CA 90009 310-505-2038 Oasis Hair Design 5830 Overhill Drive #3 Los Angeles, CA 90043 310-710-5672 Oasis Hair Design 5830 Overhill Drive, Suite 5 Los Angeles, CA 90043 310-710-5672 Odessa Renia Salon 8621 Wilshire Blvd Suite J BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 310-358-0348 Oh! My Nappy Hair 311 19th Street Oakland, CA 94612 510-839-3877 Oh! My Nappy Hair Salon 805 S. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-939-3999 Organic Locs Mobile Los Angeles, CA 90250 Los Angeles, CA 90250 818-471-5364 Roots 2 Ends 2356 S. Robertson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90034 310-202-0171 Roots Exclusive Hair And Beauty Salon 1515 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 323-461-1777 Share Yvon @ The Cottage Hair Studio 211 S. Robertson Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 213-545-1049 Shatari Braid and Weave 4452 West 61 Street Los Angeles, CA 90043 323-875-7982 Simply Divine Hair Salon 426 W. Foothill Blvd Monrovia, CA 91016 626-357-1515 Style Masters Salon 17157 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706 562-925-0076 The Den Salon 5656 W. 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-939-6373 The Loc Lounge Apple Valley, CA 92307 909-697-8384 THE LOOK by Shairon 443 E Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 562-435-6800 Thee Salon 234 E. Carson Street Suite #1 Carson, CA 91789 310-549-7770 Urban Bohemian Hairstylist @ SASSY Beauty and Barber Salon 3650 S. La Cienega Blvd Suite G Los Angeles, CA 90016 323-936-9777 Yasmeen's Hair 9135 Archibald Ave # D Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-920-1994

Colorado Hair Works 2201 Lafayette Street Denver, CO 80205 303-864-1585 It's Natural: Healthy Hair 299 Detroit St. STE 112 Denver, CO 80206 303-333-0219 Kristyle Barber Salon 3445 E. 28th Ave. Denver, CO 80205 303-847-2176 Mareez's Salon and Day Spa 4620 Edison Ave - Suite H Colorado springs, CO 80915 719-390-7579 Rogue Roots Salon 127 w 10th Avenue Denver, CO 80202 303-534-0231 Rumors Beauty Salon & Barber Shop 2350 S. Chamber Road - Unit B Aurora, CO 80014 720-748-1400 Salon La Chic 1750 S Chambers Road Aurora, CO 80017 303-752-1900 Sly's Salon 1650 Grant Street Denver, CO 80203 303-832-5025 The Hair Masters Salon & Barbershop 13870 E. 6th Avenue Aurora, CO 80011 720-862-3622 Connecticut A Natural Allure Athreb's Kinky Kinks Hair Salon Authentic Beauty & Body Salon BASWA Beloved Natural Hair Salon Beloved Salon" #99 Felisha's Hair Salon Hair's Talent It's A Gee Thang Made To Be Natural Salon & Day Spa, LLC Mahogany's Natural Hair Heaven Salon Glitter Shawne's Mane Attraction Supreme Clientele

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory TBR Salon - Natural Hair Care Services 58 Patriot Rd Windsor, CT 06095 860-242-6990 Villa Hair Garden Salon 59 Shaw St New London, CT 06320 860-501-2904 Zuri Brown Street West Haven, CT 06516 203-823-2818

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory Black Star Unisex Salon 1270D NW 31st Ave Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 Braids By Sheka 1015 N. Combee Rd Suite 1C Lakeland, FL 33810 Chineil Salon by Juaneil 8613 Old Kings Rd S. Bldg #200 -Ste 118 Jacksonville, FL 32217 Coconuts Salon and Barbershop 1115 N Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 Cutting Edge 4040 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL 32609 Diva Style 9741 S. Orange Blossom Orlando, FL 32837 East African Hair Village 3911 Davie Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Ebona Magic 2114 NW 6th St Gainesville, FL 32609 Ethnic Hair Care 210 S. Kings Ave Brandon, FL 33511 Fantastic Dew's 3777 Fowler Street Fort Myers, FL 33971 Hair Expression of Carrollwood 4917 Ehrlich Road Suite 103 Tampa, FL 33624 Hair Is In Salon, Spa & Boutique 5563-65 North State Road 7 North Lauderdale, FL 33319 Hair-It-Iz salon 1001 B 49TH ST SO Gulport, FL 33707 Hair-It-Iz Salon 1001-b 49th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 holistic wellness and hair holistic @salon 300 300 South Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33432 House of Loks 3700 Metro Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33916 House Of Loks Waltman Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33901 Iaon Styles 1832 N. University Drive Plantation, FL 33322 Images by Anderson 945 Central Avenue St, Petersburg, FL 33705 Images by Anderson 945 - central avenue Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 Jahma Kenyama "The Queen of Hair of NYC" 3777 Fowler St Fort Myers, FL 33901 JOHADENI NAPPI 1638 MLK St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704 JT's Beauty Shop 6133 Powers Ave Jacksonville, FL 32217 Kreative Nature Natural Hair Care Studio 6020 Miramar Parkway Miramar, FL 33023 LaLa's Hair Factory 5461 10th Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33907 Lioness Locks 5260 NW 11th St Plantation, FL 33313 Loc'n Twisted 1214 E. Busch Blvd Tampa, FL 33617 Locs by Jhery Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Locs-N-Motion P.O. box 694653 Miami Gardens, FL 33269 Mandisa Ngozi Braiding Gallery 1457 Old Saint Augustine Rd - Unit 5 Tallahassee, FL 32303 Mane-Tain Natural Hair Care Miami, FL Marsha & Meshalla's Facial & Hair Expressions 3855 Central Avenue Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 Mission Aveda Salon 1506 66th Street North St Petersburg, FL 33710 My Taste N Natural Hair & Spa 2400 9th st south # E Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 Nappy Cuts Natural Hair Studio 2845 N. Military Trail suite 15 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Nappy Roots 2201 E Hillsborough Avenue TAMPA, FL 33617 Nappy Roots 4713 N. 40th Street Tampa, FL 33602 Natural Essence Salon & Barber Shop 11309 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa, FL 33596 Natural Hair Care by K 6350 West Atlantic Blvd #2 Margate, FL 33063 Natural Hair Creations 2201 E. Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33608 Natural Hair Solutions Salon & Spa 1328 State Road 7 Margate, FL 33063 Natural Kinky Hair Salon 702 East Eskimo Ave Tampa, FL 33604 Natural Trend Setters 5100 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 Natural Tresses Windward Drive Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 Naturale Beauty Salon Lawrence Rd Boynton Beach, FL 33436 Naturally Free Hair Studio Sarasota, FL 34234 Naturally-U Braid Studio 1241 W. Tharpe Street - Suite C Tallahassee, FL 32304 Ndigoblue 10224 N. 30th Street Tampa, FL 33612 July / August 2015

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Ngozi's Crafts and natural hair studio 1851 NW 71 Avenue Sunrise, FL 33313 954-243-8465 Ngozi's Organic Loc Creations Plantation, FL 33133 954-243-8465 Nubraids 3641 5th Ave North Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 727-557-7250 Phil Rich International Locks, Braids, & Weaves 725 S. Courtland Ave Orlando, FL 32805 407-733-0705 Phyllis Allen 725 S Goldywn Ave -Suite A Orlando, FL 32805 407-522-9954 Pink Chixxx by Shazz 1408 N.W Margate, FL 33063 954-607-8067 Restoration Hair studio 3517 N. Pine Island Rd sunrise, FL 33351 754-422-3709 Salon N.V. 2064 Badlands Drive Suite 3 Brandon, FL 33511 813-657-9700 Salon Nefertiti 3832 W. Humphrey St. Tampa, FL 33614 813- 933-3151 Sankofa Creations 1341 Cesery Terrace Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-994-4147 Shaggy Locks 534 south Ivey lane Orlando, FL 32811 407-967-8596 Steph Styles Natural Hair & Beauty Salon 606 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-333-2838 Studio 54 Unisex Salon 426 Central Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 941-388-7301 The Beauty Factory 518 W Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach, FL 33004 954-925-1086 The Beauty Studio 418 NW 4TH ST - Suite 306 MIAMI, FL 33128 305-374-3962 The Hair Studio 4301 Coconut Creek Parkway Coconut Creek, FL 33066 954-975-7773 Total Elegance Hair Studio 1036 North Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236 941-951-7800 Touch of Beauty Salon and Barber 3777 Fowler Street - Suite # 2 Fort Myers, FL 33901 239-878-4272 Transformations Hair Salon 344 1/2 Martin Luther King Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 386-947-0967 Trendy Reflectionz Hair Studio 1109 N Parsons Brandon, FL 33511 813-410-8736 TRU Roots P.O. Box 351235 Jacksonville, FL 32235 904-389-0848 Truly Natural Hair Studio 3601 West Commercial Blvd Suite 10 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 954-638-2562 Upscale Unisex Style 401 S Parsons Ave Suite B Brandon, FL 33511 813-684-1717 Urban Rootz 659 Bryn Mawr Street Orlando, FL 32804 321-355-0578 Yana's Natural Touch 181 NE 170 Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162 754-244-1407

Georgia A Moi Hairstyling 1251 Hardee Street Atlanta, GA 30307 347-489-5429 A Natural Knockout! 347 Kimberwick Drive Hampton, GA 30228 404-317-0747 Alott'a Napps 1955 Bells Ferry Rd. Marietta Atlanta, GA 30066 770-256-7878 Amenti Natural Hair Salon 9442 South Main Street –Suite 106 Jonesboro, GA 30064 678-926-8504 Amenti Natural Hair Salon 9442 S. Main St. Suite 106 Jonesboro, GA 30236 678-926-8504 Angels Locs Natural hair & Nail Spa Services Sunset St Duluth, GA 30096 678-951-9444 Attitudes by Moe! 728-C Monroe Drive Atlanta, GA 30308 404-541-1221 Bac2Locs Natural Hair Care 3430 Hidden Lane Rex, GA 30273 678-232-2520 Back 2 Da Rootz 4975 Austell Road Austell, GA 30106 770-944-0489 Beauty Plus Salon 2555 Bolton Road NW - Suite 8 Atlanta, GA 30318 404-351-4680 Best Braids Hair Salon 1164 Clark Avenue Albany, GA 31705 229-878-0778 Boone's Au Natural Rootz 3992 Columbia Rd Augusta, GA 30907 706-306-5225 Brown Sugar Natural Hair Studio 696 Battle Creek Road – Suite D Jonesboro, GA 30236 678-479-4253 Bubbles & Bubbles The Natural & Organic Salon 2064 Eastside Dr. Suite 207 Conyers, GA 30013 770-780-1440 B'yond Natural Beauty Bar and Shop 502 Grayson Parkway Grayson, GA 30017 470-246-5794 Comb My Hair.com 1107 Euclid Ave, (Little Five Points) Atlanta, GA 30307 478-501-7836 Covering Your Tracks 2434 Gresham Road Atlanta, GA 30316 404-667-2701 Curltopia 3150 Highlands Pkwy SE Smyrna, GA 30082-7258 770-434-5585 Deeply Rooted Hair Care Center 2443 Spring Road Smyrna, GA 30080 770-436-2400 Diana Pagans Hair Designs 375 Pharr Rd suite 104 Atlanta, GA 30305 404-454-5260 42

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory Dina Baye Braiding World 4884 Harrison Place Stone Mountain, GA 30088 404-299-8912 Djea Natural Hair Spa 1445 Old McDonough Road Suite C-3 Conyers, GA 30094 770-679-4657 Dreadlock Extensions By Keisha 1054 St.Charles Ave Atlanta, GA 30309 404-428-3632 Easy Braids/Crowning Glory 482 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30312 404-521-3388 Elliptical Naturals @Ladies 1st Hair Salon 7155 Mt. Zion Blvd Jonesboro, GA 30236 404-259-7888 Executive Braids Hairstyle 3822 Stephanie Dr SW Atlanta, GA 30331 404-344-3551 Exotic Textures Natural Hair Studio 664 11th Street NW, Ste 8 Atlanta, GA 30318 404-664-1752 Get It Twisted Natural Haircare 3741 College Street College Park, GA 30331 404-838-0393 Gye Nyame Natural Hair Care 4500 Glenwood Rd Decatur, GA 30032 404-957-4228 Hair & Skin-ology Salon and Spa 18 Marietta Street Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-525-1717 Hair Clinique 2131 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, GA 30096 770-623-3880 HairTreats Treatment Studio Private Studio Atlanta, GA 30318 404-437-0066 or 301-758-7347 Heavenly Beauty 12990 Hwy 9 N suite 106 Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-366-6052 HoneeComb Natural Hair 55 Little St SE Atlanta, GA 30315 404-399-4348 House Of Nappy Private Studio Atlanta, GA 30310 770-875-6713 kellie.renee natural hair specialist 626 Dekalb Ave Suite 1105 Atlanta, GA 30312 415-519-9077 Khemet Botanicals Hair Studio 383 Marietta Street Studio C Atlanta, GA 30313 404-826-5213 Kinetic Kinks 158 Moreland Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30316 404-215-9333 Lady of Braids 4324 Westglen Rd Ellenwood, GA 30294 404-549-2429 La'Mesha's Salon & Boutique 938 W Broad Ave. Albany, GA 31701 229-434-1003 Loc Diva Natural Hair Salon Alabama Ave Warner Robins, GA 31088 478-322-0059 Loc'DIva Natural Hair Boutique 314 Alabama Ave Warner Robins, GA 31093 478-322-0059 Locks 4 Life - Atlanta New Hope Road Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-845-6241 Locs by LaShone @ Your Head Up 4196 Annistown Road Snellville, GA 30039 202-345-1594 Makeric's International Hair Salon 1874 Piedmont Ave. NE Suite 340-C Atlanta, GA 30352 404-447-4765 Mane Attraction Beauty and Barber 1655 Mansell Rd #274 Alpharetta, GA 30009 404-643-4297 Mane Attraction Hair Salon & Barbershop 41 Milton Avenue, Suite 204 Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-360-9091 Mia's Natural Hair Care Studio 771 Main Street Forest Park, GA 30297 404-608-4242 Most Wanted Artistry 4920 Roswell Road- Suite 216 Atlanta, GA 30342 404.704.0292 Multicultural, Multitextural Stylist 203 Shartom Drive Augusta, GA 30907 803-640-4571 Nappy By Nature 5401 Farrington Road Lithonia, GA 30058 678-760-7913 Natura Studio 5025 E. Winters Chapel Road Atlanta, GA 30360 317-222-9642 Natural Creations Salon,LLc 2380 Benjamin E Mays Atlanta, GA 30311 404-438-4805 Natural Essentials Salon & Spa 164 E. Crogan st Lawrenceville, GA 30046 770-682-2800 Natural Hair by A.J. @ Urbanity Hair Salon 195 Spring Street- Suite C Macon, GA 31201 478-538-2300 Natural Hair by Roni 3505 Gwinnett Place Drive Duluth, GA 30096 404-510-7941 Natural Hair Care by Christine 290 Hilderband Drive, Suite B-14 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 678-933-5112 Natural Hair Care by Laura 3483 Edies Way Ellenwood, GA 30294 404-819-4480 Natural Hair Holistic Health Center 1180 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Atlanta, GA 30310 404-753-4555 Natural Hair Rocks! 2950 Hwy. 138 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Suite B Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-639-3993 Natural Insights 390 E. Barrett Parkway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Suite 8 Kennesaw, GA 30144 678-653-0715 Natural Radiance 5510 Skyview Dr Atlanta, GA 30331 770-309-2012 Naturally Free Hair Studio Roosevelt Hwy Union City, GA 30291 770-969-2038 Nekesa Natural Radiance Hair Loft 3829 Main Street Atlanta, GA 30307 404-835-2117 Nekesas Natural Radiance Beauty Company 3071 Main Street Loris, GA 29566 843-756-9889 Oh! My Nappy Hair 238 Mitchell Street Atlanta, GA 30303 404-221-8900 Plush Couture Salon 110 N. Avondale Road Avondale Estates, GA 30002 770-808-3416

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Professional Hair Detanglers Atlanta, GA 30310 206-600-3036 Red Carpet Beauty & Day Spa 136 8th Street Augusta, GA 30901 706-955-9305 Salon 920 2997 Cumberland Blvd Suite 240 Atlanta, GA 30339 770-805-8247 Salon Soy 1519 Pryor Rd Atlanta, GA 30315 404-624-8444 Saniyyah Saniyyah Exclusive Professional Hair Services - on location Atlanta, GA 30312 770-981-0672 Shear Miracles Atlanta 249 Trinity Ave Atlanta, GA 30303 404-233-3326 Skyhh Salon 375 Pharr Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 404.797.9778 So Glamorous Salon 1655 Mansell Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-887-9701 Sophisticated Silhouette Hair studio 1815 Wrightsboro Road Augusta, GA 30904 706-737-3733 Soule II Soule Holistic & Organic Beauty Studio The Global Mall Norcross, GA 30071 678-368-4899 Studio Naturale' / Mela Michael Salon 1216 Canton Street Roswell, GA 30075 678-933-5112 Sugar Salon 2730 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Ste 203 Duluth, GA 30097 770-813-7718 Sunshine Locs & Natural Haircare 5005 Snap Finger Woods Drive Ste E2 Decatur, GA 30035 770-256-4550 Texturz hair Studio 2895 Peachtree Ind. #104 Duluth, GA 30097 678-417-0027 Texturz Hair Studio 2895 Peachtree Industrial Suite 104 Duluth, GA 30097 678-417-0027 The Griyn Thumb Salon 2138 Candler Road Decatur, GA 404-247-4619 The Loc Lounge 1812 North Brown Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 678-358-9271 The RoseHip Salon 1990 Old Parker Rd Conyers, GA 30094 770-922-6221 Too Groovy Salon 265 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30308 404-873-5300 Tru Naturals Speciality Salon: Natural Beauty 2964 South Rainbow Drive Suite 312 Decatur, GA 30032 404-250-2187 Urbanella 141 W. Wieuca Rd Suite 202A Atlanta, GA 30342 404-255-5022 Yaffa Studio 454 Flat Shoals Ave Atlanta, GA 30316 404-230-9111 Yaya Natural Hair Salon 977 South Main Street #6F Conyers, GA 30012 770-648-8140 Yolo Nicole 2434 Gresham Rd.- Suite C Decatur, GA 30315 404-246-8400 Zenzele South West Atlanta Atlanta, GA 30310 404-713-5946

Illinois A Princess Palace 14 W Downer PL – Suite A Aurora, IL 60505 Ama- Loc It Tribesmen Natural Hair Studio 1325 S. Wabash Avenue Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60625 Back To Eden Beauty And Barber Shop 701 E. 75th Street Chicago, IL 60628 Braids, Locs and Twists 21141 Governors Highway # 217 Matteson, IL 60443 Chatto Center for Natural Hair & Skin 65 East Oak St Chicago, IL 60611 Evangeline's Braiding Clinic 1130 S. Wabash – Suite 401 Chicago, IL 60605 Hair DeSigns By Brenda 500 Sunrise Drive, #2 Belleville, IL 62220 Jammin' Jurmaul inside the LocArt (tm) Studio Chicago, IL 60636 Locd Tresses 1633 Forest Road La Grange Park, IL 60526 Lockology 4303 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60609 Locs by Kerry - Salon Blyss 1221 East. 87th street Chicago, IL 60619 Locs of Love by Daphne 5319 W. North Ave Chicago, IL 60659 Loctish Locs and Natural hair Chicago, IL 60626 Misunderstood Natural Hair 8245 S. COTTAGE GROVE CHICAGO, IL 60628 Naturale Hair Salon & Day Spa 3478 W Vollmer Rd Olympia Fields, IL 60461 Naturalistics 12804 S Elizabeth St Riverdale, IL 60827 Octavia's Natural Hair Care Experience by appointment only Country Club Hills, IL 60478 Organic Texture 440 E. 42nd Street Chicago, IL 60653 Profile II Barber Shop & Natural Hair Styling 503 W 153rd Street Phoenix, IL 60426 Serena's Braids Bazaar 14524 Kimbark Avenue Dolton, IL 60419 44

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory

Studio Cleche Allure 1054 West 63rd Street CHICAGO, IL 60621 312-725-6271 Swazi's Twists and Locs 743 E. 75th St. Chicago, IL 60619 773-301-2318 The Braider's Corner 5254 S Dorchester Ave Chicago, IL 60615 312-493-8724 Twisted Roots Salon, Inc. 2448 E. 75th Street Chicago, IL 60649 773-375-0557 Why Knot Concept Salon 851 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60607 312-421-6580

Indiana Da Natural Beauty N U 5945 Hyslop Pl Hammond, IN 46320 206-279-9310 Finger Printz II The Natural U 2511 E. 46th St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-918-6296 Natural Roots Tri City Plaza - 5th Avenue Gary, IN 46404 219-977-1655 Natural Solutions By Kristy 4460 N. Keystone Ave Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-640-5885 Naturally-U 5501 E. 71St St. Suite 1C Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-259-7466 Purity Natural Hair Salon 6251 N. Winthrop Ave Suite 7 Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-205-9486

Kansas Afrodytee's Microlocks and More 4301 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102 816-786-4470 Deidre's Hair Studio 11708 W. 95th St Suite #125 Overland Park, KS 66214 913-486-6208 Karla's Salon 2063 E Santa Fe Olathe, KS 66062 816-714-6152 KC Styles 4301 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102 347-404-4070 Styles Of Essence Salon 12430 West 62nd Terrace Shawnee Ks Shawnee Mission, KS 66216 816-694-6514 Kentucky

Hair Lingo 13332 Shelbyville Road Louisville, KY 40223 502-254-2112 Harmonious Roots Hair Salon 3707 Bardstown Road #4 Louisville, KY 40218 502-458-6775 Mahogany Hair Salon 1860 Mellwood Avenue, Unit#180 Louisville, KY 40206-1033 502-895-0123 Natural Alternatives Salon 1949 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40205 502-473-8882

Louisiana

A Natural U Hair Studio 9626 Airline Highway, Suite 110 Baton Rouge, LA 70815 225-439-7859 All Natural Hair Shop 2273 St. Claude Ave New Orleans, LA 70117 504-943-0666 Back to My ROOTZ Hair Studio 559 Holmes Blvd. ste 103 Terrytown, LA 70053 504-710-6509 Beauty On De Bayou Natural Hair Salon 2521 Bayou Road New Orleans, LA 70119 504-942-5625 Benote' Salon 3650 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-828-2437 Da Spot Barber & Beauty Salon 5535 Airline Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 225-356-5142 Hair Tamer's Studio 9626 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70815 225-205-8635 Natural Mystiq 3003 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-343-0067 Nature's Crown 111 East Airport Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-218-8035 Salon Miquelle 4100 Gen DeGaulle Drive Suite D-4 New Orleans, LA 70131 504-392-1222 Tru Rootz Natural Hair Salon 3351 Kabel Street - Suite E New Orleans, LA 70131 504-433-8198 Twists and Dreadlock Grooming Marrero, LA 70072 504-235-8988

Maryland Angelia's Afro-Centric Hair Braiding Services Beauti-Locs by Tanya Biro Dominican Salon Diama Hair Braiding

8628A Liberty Road Suite 136 Randallstown, MD 21133 4 Aurora Ct. Suite 100 Elkton, MD 21921 11629 Nebel St Rockville, MD 20852 1527 Rockville Pike Suite 120 Rockville, MD 20852 July / August 2015

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Eden Natural Boutique 6500 Windsor Mill Rd Woodlawn, MD 21207 410-929-4773 Erika's House of Naturals 1829 N Appleton St Baltimore, MD 21217 410-225-2999 Exclusive Braids & Natural Hair Care 5614 Haddon Avenue, Suite B Baltimore, MD 21207 410-448-1135 Freestyle Natural Hair Design 4273 Branch Avenue #212 Temple Hills, MD 20748 301-423-1423 Freestyle Natural Hair Design 4273 Branch Avenue #212 Temple Hills, MD 20748 301-423-1423 Hair Elegance by Chanelle 30 North Summit Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-412-2427 Happy Too Be Nappy 4225 58th Avenue Bladensburg, MD 20710 240-988-1579 Holistic Hair Sanctuary 2412 North Charles Street 1st Floor Baltimore, MD 21218 410-235-3675 Kasey's Naturals 4043 Wilkens Ave Baltimore, MD 21229 443-942-7942 Lovely Locs 6022 Surrey Square Lane Forestville, MD 20747 301-456-1729 Loxtwicity Natural Hair Salon 4709 Raleigh Rd Temple Hills, MD 20748 202-350-7879 Madame Walkers African Hair Braidery 4015 21st Place Temple Hills, MD 20748 301-505-5313 More Hair Salon 2801 Huntingdon Avenue Baltimore, MD 21211 443-708-8706 More Hair! Studio 623 West 34th Street Suite #100 Baltimore, MD 21211 410-929-8535 Na'Klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa 36 East 25th Street Baltimore, MD 21218 410-889-0287 Natural Hair Designs & Braids (inside Skinology) 6351 Old Branch Avenue Temple Hills, MD 20748 301-885-7880 Natural Hair Extraordinaire 524 N Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 443-804-9665 Natural Hair Studio Indian Head Hwy Oxon Hill, MD 20745 240-493-6258 Naturalcentric Hair Salon 96 Harry S. Truman Drive Suite 260 Largo, MD 20774 240-691-9297 NaturaLee u. 110565 Greenelt Road Suite A4 Lanham, MD 20706 240-838-2584 Naturally You Hair Spa 3132 West North Ave Baltimore, MD 21216 410-523-3200 O'Naturale Natural Hair Salon 2288 Blue Water Boulevard Odenton, MD 21113 240-304-0865 O'Naturale Natural Hair Salon 1520 McKinan Court Severn, MD 21144 240-304-0865 Orange Natural Hair Gallery 4119 Southern Avenue Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-568-4141 Reflexion Dominican Hair Salon 2 8000 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy Glenarden, MD 20706 301-773-1357 REMStage Holistic Hair 5625 Allentown Road Camp Springs, MD 20747 301-765-4291 REVIVE Natural Hair Salon 2911 Greenmount Ave Baltimore, MD 21218 410-889-1771 Selah & Co. at St. Paul Hair Studio 2441 St. Paul St. Baltimore, MD 21218 410-818-3115 Soft Hair Braiding 6328 Sherwood Road Baltimore, MD 21239 410-377-0466 Sweet Pea Naturals PO Box 1844 Owings mills, MD 21117 443-622-1313 Textures Hair Salon 18222 Contour Road Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-990-4820 The Kindred Locs Studio 6207 Oxon Hill Road #14 Oxon Hill, MD 20745 202-330-7487 The Loc Shop Salon Plaza 2970 Belcrest Center Drive Suite #4 Hyattsville, MD 20782 301-853-7323 The Natural Hair and Locking Center 4416 Havelock Road Lanham, MD 20706 240-486-0740 Tru Natural Styles 8506 Fieldway Drive Randallstown, MD 21133 410-300-3709 Twist-N-Turn Natural Hair Care Salon 814 Brantford Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-625-3630 Urban Nature 1903 Seminary Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-747-9090 Urban Rootz 3737 Branch Ave. (Iverson Mall) Temple Hills, MD 20743 301-343-4425

Massachusetts Fresh Start Natural Salon 373B Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02122 Muriel's Natural Hair Care 768 Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Natural Kinks of Boston Dorchester, MA 02124 Royal Tree Hair Care & Barber Salon 162 Norfolk Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Simply Divine Beauty Lounge 607 Dickinson Street Springfield, MA 01109 Special Ef-X Hair Salon 1454 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 46

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Michigan

4 Our Daughters, Natural Hair Salon Amazing Kinkz B-Unique Hair Boutique Derjers International Everettes Cornrows Everettes Cornrows & Braids From The Root Happy To Be Nappy Just Wendy & Company, Inc. Natural Hair Creations Kings & Queens Place Locks 4 Life Locs by Sauni Locs By Zenobia Mama Ya's House of Beauty My Own Hair! PicNap Salon Textures by Nefertiti Transitions Salon

201 South Street Belleville, MI 48111 18957 Livernois Detroit, MI 48221 21700 Greenfield Road Suite 412 Oak Park, MI 48237 15125 Harper Ave Detroit, MI 48224 19894 Kelly Rd Harper Woods, MI 48225 16094 E 8 Mile Road Detroit, MI 48205 7540 Six Mile Rd Detroit, MI 48221 18957 Livernois Detroit, MI 48221

734-252-6511 313-454-6872 248-967-9383 313-887-5184 313-574-2884 313- 527-2884 313-433-1900 313-340-4247

17340 W 12 Mile Road Suite 105 Southfield, MI 48076 3122 Clio Rd Flint, MI 48504 10740 W 9 Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 12509 Woodward Ave. Highland Park, MI 48203 12509 Woodward Highland Park, MI 48203 3461 Lippincott Blvd. Flint, MI 48507 1 Lafayette Plaisance Detroit, MI 48207 1968 Freedom Way Detroit, MI 48207 4201 Cass Ave Detroit, MI 48201 29421 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334

734-330-1481 810-394-9369 248-545-6100 313-205-2926 313-576-6196 810-715-7150 313-574-8308 313-606-2342 313-831-4771 248-522-7965

Minnesota Malobe Natural Hair Salon Natural Bella Spatique Nature's Roots

813 W. Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55408 474 S. Hamline Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 3750 Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406

612-823-8626 651-698-1553 952-846-7668

Mississippi Braid Baby Hair Braiding Classy Hair Jaimes Beauty & Barber Natural Hair Salon @ LaBella's Natural U Salon Naturally Speaking

2510 29th Street Gulfport, MS 39501 314 North Chrisman Cleveland, MS 38778 24 Pass Road Gulfport, MS 39503 12100 Highway 49, #724 Gulfport, MS 39503 5440-D Executive Place Suite B2 Jackson, MS 39206 1120 West Main Street Tupelo, MS 38801

228-863-0202 662-641-5518 228-223-1535 228-341-0518 769-251-5446 662-620-1770

Missouri A Confident You Styles 803 Runny Meade Est. Plaza Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, MO 63366 888-402-5444 Beautiful Madame's Naturals 5923 Troost Avenue Kansas City, MO 64110 816-442-7537 Beauty By Design 2947 Patterson Road Florissant, MO 63031 314-830-3222 Beauty Quest 319 NE Vivion Rd Kansas City, MO 64118 913-302-3815 Behind Melissa's Chair - Flipside Salon 1282A Jungermann Road St. Peters, MO 63376 314-749-8129 Best Tresses 1656 E 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64105 816-500-0740 Head Turners Hair & Nail Designs 7524 Florissasnt Road Saint Louis, MO 63121 314-381-8880 Indigo Natural Hair Stylist 7700 Clayton Road Suit 306B Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-374-7127 Into Hair Naturally 7637 Troost Avenue Kansas City, MO 64131 816-523-0073 Jeannine's Hair 4211 Virginia Saint Louis, MO 63111 314-353-7807 Napps 6267 Delmar Boulevard Saint Louis, MO 63130 314-727-0312 Natural Creations 11 S. Euclid Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63108 314-361-3300 July / August 2015

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314-550-3323 314-426-8788 314-522-8433 314-588-1335 636-248-4630 816-444-4048

Nevada Globe Salon 900 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-938-4247 Hairess feat. Angel Hair Braids 2080 East Flamingo Road Suite 317 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-778-2668 Miykael Parrish Hair Care 10050 South Eastern Avenue Suite 120 Henderson, NV 89052 702-808-6303 Platinum Entourage 6670 South Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-410-5459 Radically Curly Salon 170 South Green Valley Parkway #100 Henderson, NV 89012 702-825-0394 The Braid Studio 2235 E. Flamingo Road #302 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-265-6754 Tonic Salon 7985 West Sahara Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-233-3002

New Jersey

A Cut Above 335 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-249-6885 A New You 593 Ocean Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07395 201-200-9881 Ahave Felicidad Hair & Body Montclair, NJ 07042 973-619-2855 Braids R Us 301 Irvington Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 973-761-6737 Denises HairLoft 1206 Kings Hwy. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-428-1956 Doobies Plaits & Twists 898 Stuyvestant Avenue Irvington, NJ 07111 973-399-3210 Essence Hair Nail & Body Spa 1678 Pennington Rd Ewing, NJ 08618 609-538-8105 Exodus Natural Hair Salon 1125 Prospect St Ewing, NJ 08618 609-883-4714 EXQUIS Hair Care by Akilah 283 Newark Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07302 201-892-2464 Grassroots Studio 163 Shrewsbury Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701 609-977-5157 Hair by Nedjetti 777 Peace Street Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-748-0181 IMAGE IS EVERYTHING HAIRSPA 283 Newark Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07302 201-982-5765 International Hair Design 1139 E. Jersey Street Elizabeth, NJ 07201 908-353-1300 KinHairitage Salon & Spa 1420 S. New Rd. suite 7 Pleasantville, NJ 08232 609-404-4800 KNOTTY ROOTS - Natural Hair Care Studio 422 Avenue C Bayonne, NJ 07002 201-455-3183 Lyn Jonta 67 franklin street Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-619-4699 Meko, New York Natural Hair Care Spa 616 Freeman Street Orange, NJ 07050 862-438-8630 Native Essence 60 Newark Way #A Maplewood, NJ 07040 913-313-0551 Nubian Locs 398 Pacific Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-333-9747 NuLoc Hair & Day Spa 170 West Englewood Avenue Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-833-4003 Quamarah's Natural Hair Care 70 Pearl Street 2nd Floor North Plainfield, NJ 07063 908-756-2518 Redlocs 1125 Prospect Street Trenton, NJ 08638 609-498-1142 Simply You Hair Studios 1755 Springfield Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-275-9523 Straight Nappy 156 Main Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-556-7348 Strandz Hair Salon 1843 Springfield avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-763-4300 Tara's Hair Salon 133 W. White Horse Road Suite #8 Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-504-3174 Tintawi Charaka Palisade Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631 201-503-0122 Yahnique's 3 Birch Court Blackwood, NJ 08012 267-709-8312

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory

New York

Afrigenix Salon 212 W 79th St, Suite 1D New York, NY 10024 Anyama African Hair Braiding 1748 E. 174th Street Bronx, NY 10472 Curls & Crimps Studio 1384 Pacific Street Brooklyn, NY, NY 11216 DE LUXE GALLERY SALON 704 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11217 Devachan 560 Broadway New York, NY 10012 DIVA HAIR CARE UNISEX SALON 1470 Williamsbridge BRONX, NY 10461 Dreadology Salon 545 West 49th Street #29 New York, NY 10019 Grape N Grey 20 North Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701 Idas African Hair Braiding 391 E 149th Street Bronx, NY 10455 Jamilah's Hairbraiding & Natural Styles Salon 754 Belmont Avenue West Babylon, NY 11704 Keepin It Kinky 2496 Fredrick Douglass Harlem, NY 10031 Khamit Kinks 400 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 Knaps 854 Nostrand ave Brooklyn, NY 11225 Locks of Nu Natural Hair Spa 5 Rochester Ave Brooklyn, NY 11223 Locs By Isis Nostrand & Herkimer Sts Brooklyn, NY 11216 MISHON MISHON NATURAL HAIRCARE Brooklyn, NY 11238 Natural Haircare by Camille Brooklyn, NY 11226 Natural Roots Hair Care 1001 Montauk Highway Copiague, NY 11726 Nubian Kinks 500 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11226 Nubian Kinks 385 E. 18th Street Suite 4K Brooklyn, NY 11226 Tendrils 87 Fort Greene Place Brooklyn, NY 11217 The Salon For Natural Hair Valerie Signature Salon 163 Malcolm X Blvd New York, NY 10026 The Styling Firm 1080 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12208 Wellington Hair Spa 119 West 23rd St. Suite 501 New York, NY 10011

212-873-0688 718- 792-7216 718-773-6612 718-522-3324 212-274-8686 718-823-8143 646-651-3700 212-837-8479 718-665-9002 631-920-2901 646-460-7864 718-422-2600 718-467-5175 718-221-2175 347-267-7052 718-636-1660 718-249-5581 631-789-6440 888 541-6799 718-703-9550 718-875-3811 646-319-3085 518-445-5170 212-206-7962

North Carolina A. A. H. Natural Hair Salon 207 B North Myers Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Ayana's Glory Locs 307 Thurston Street Winston-Salem, NC 27103 BraidWorks @ the J Renee Salon 1417 F Oaklawn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28206 Deeply Rooted 2320 Ashley Road Charlotte, NC 28208 Divine Natural Hair Care Center 7411 Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 28227 Dome Pieces: A Natural Hair Studio 4672 N Patterson Avenue Winston Salem, NC 27105 God Given Beauty Natural Hair Care Salon Uptown Charlotte Charlotte, NC 28204 Hair By Design Charlotte, NC 28213 Hair Fro You 1028 Ryan Rd Cary, NC 27511 Kinky Concept Hair Salon 601 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, NC 27601 Knotti By Nature Natural Hair Salon 6512 Six Forks Rd Suite 502-A Raleigh, NC 27615 Loc Nation 1002 West Lee St Greensboro, NC 27403 Lock Star Salon 1208 Commercial Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 Luxe Natural Raleigh, NC 27601 Naturally 5322 Yadkin Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 NaturallyU Mobile Stylist Raleigh, NC 27604 Nubian Natural Hair Gallery 1920 E Hwy 54 Durham, NC 27713 NuEssence Hair Salon 6512 Six Forks Road Suite A Raleigh, NC 27609 SenKay Natural Hair Studio 6324 Fairview RoadSuite 122 Charlotte, NC 28210 Taji's Natural Hair Styling 2200 E. Millbrook Road Suite 122 Raleigh, NC 27604 July / August 2015

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory The Style The Look The Salon 2805 South Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28209 704-264-5316 Twisted Rootz Natural Hair Care Salon 1325 S. Eugene Street, Suite 102 Greensboro, NC 27410 336-676-4111

Ohio Be Naturelle 854 East 144 Street Cleveland, OH 44110 216-323-6299 HEALTHY HAIR BY ANDRE`A 3608 Warsaw Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45231 513-238-0960 KINKY CURLY STRAIGHT 4160 MAYFIELD RD SOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121 216-938-9537 Nadi Hair Spa 12185 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 45246 513-671-1162 NAPPS KINX BB'S URBAN DAY SPA 33 S.JAMES RD Columbus, OH 43213 614-452-3804 Naturally Healthy Hair Salon 14077 Cedar Rd. South Euclid, OH 44121 216- 502-9207 Naturals Roots Styling Studio 2084 Noble Road Cleveland, OH 44112 216-681-1359 Nature's Outer Beauty 5254 Section Ave Cincinnati, OH 45212 513-351-7111 Personal Affects All Natural Hair Salon 2525 Franks Way Suite 210 Columbus, OH 43232 614-732-6343 Synergi Salon 5160 E Main St Whitehall, OH 43213 614-329-7494 Twisted Textures - Natural Hair Studio 1900 South Taylor Rd Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-320-9441 Oregon Gervais Day Spa 111 North Central Avenue Medford, OR 97501 541-779-7100 Urban Locks 12220 NW Barnes Rd Portland, OR 97229 503-807-6517 Pennsylvania Alternative 633 W. Rittenhouse St. C-11 Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-843-0116 Anhai's Dominican hair salon 203 South 52nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-476-2279 Artistic Hair Creations 1601 Locust Street Norristown, PA 19401 610-270-0199 Au Naturale 501 East Chelten Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-848-7848 Brownstone Natural Hair and Barber Studio 1729 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-545-2555 CROWNINGLORI 6251 Webster Street Philadelphia, PA 19143-2219 267-250-1477 Duafe Holistic Hair Care 2847 W. Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-232-6850 Hair Kreations 900 Marcella Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-743-2763 Lela's Natural Hair & SPA 5550 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19139 215-747-4704 Natural Hairitage Beauty Salon 333 South Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17104 717-412-0358 Natural Root Salon 14 E Church Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-843-4342 Natural Root Salon 4326 Lancaster Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-843-4342 N'BUSHE NATURAL HAIR SALON 2947 W. Girard avenue 1st floor Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-232-1955 Philly Natural 2509 W. Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19132 215-223-3373 The Natural Choice Barber Shop & Hair Salon 109-111 Meyran Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-681-7446 The Next Level Hair Designz 1210 Point Breeze Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19146 267-861-6959 Velocity Salon 2501 Carpenter Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 267-391-5370 Xquisite Hair Design 1000 Easton Road Philadelphia, PA 19095 215-376-0430 South Carolina AbraCadabra Braids by China Diva Central Divine Textures Coils N Locs Salon Locs By Sakeenah Mane Attraction Salon & Barber Shop 50

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875 College Park Road Summerville, SC 29486 #2 D Street Greenville, SC 29601 4307-B Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 966 Miller Road Sumter, SC 29150 5131 Dorchester Road Charleston, SC 29418 214 NE Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory Nubian Designs Natural Hair Salon Sistah's Place The Braid Emporium Tressies Tresse Salon

7671 Northwoods Blvd. N. Charleston, SC 29406 1426 Sunnyside Drive Columbia, SC 29204 514-A White Horse Road Greenville, SC 29605 23 Viola Court Walterboro, SC 29488

843-207-1077 800-962-9570 864-386-4001 843-538-2141

Tennessee A Natural Stylist Afrik Trends Ashe' Natural Hair Care Salon Natural Hair Stylist- Angel Broady Natural Solutions Hair Care Standing Ovations Hair Studio/Cafe Unique Impressions Full Salon

1305 North Parkway 4821 American Way Suite 211 2719 Lamar 1031 Riverside Dr 408 S. Roan Street 2764-C Wilma Rudolph Blvd 1031 Riverside Dr.

Memphis, TN 38104 Memphis, TN 38118 Memphis, TN 38114 Clarksville, TN 37040 Johnson City, TN 37601 Clarksville, TN 37040 Clarksville, TN 37040

901-649-0942 901-363-3201 901-743-3200 931-538-2698 423-202-3244 931 920-4232 931-538-2698

Texas Change-N-U-Salon 215 Executive Way #160 DeSoto, TX 75115 972--228-6626 Creativation Natural Hair and Braiding 1400 Jasper Drive Mesquite, TX 75181 214-455-6709 Deep In The Roots 837 W. Pleasant Run Rd Lancaster, TX 75146 972-227-7735 Hair Authority 10767 Eastex Freeway Houston, TX 77093 713-691-0868 Jae Undreas Natural Hair Care 4700 Loyola Lane Suite 116 Austin, TX 78723 512-928-9883 JW Salon Styles 3549 Grapevine Mills Pkwy Suite 2 Grapevine, TX 76051 214-930-5476 Knatty Headz 1511 Blodgett St Houston, TX 77004 281-435-6999 Natural Resources Salon 5313 Morningside Drive Houston, TX 77005 713-528-7102 Naturally Born 9000 Southwest Freeway Suite 150 B Houston, TX 77076 713-384-1642 Nature's Course 3117 Isabella St Houston, TX 77004 713-294-0021 Nubian Xpressions 3801-M N. MacGregor Way Houston, TX 77004 832-881-2124 Pure and Healthy Hair Salon 4105 North Story Road Irving, TX 75038 972-953-0975 Regenia's Hair Salon 9420 Jensen Dr. Houston, TX 77093 281-278-9047 Revelations Image Salon 9777 Ferguson Rd. Suite 102 Dallas, TX 75228 214-324-4090 SoulSistaLocs Houston, TX 77004 832-483-7094 Strictly Roots Natural Hair Care 2206 Blodgett St. Hwy 288 Houston, TX 77004 713-529-5017 Studio 55 Hair Salon 1826 North Loop 1604 West- Ste#100 San Antonio, TX 78248 210-889-3506 Stylez by Joy 4803 Main Suite - B Houston, TX 77002 713-429-3649 Sweet Mobile Dreads Richmond & Beltway 8 Houston, TX 77042 214-458-5229 Textures 8502 West Bellfort Houston, TX 77071 713-550-2611 The Evolution of Style 5000 Westheimer Houston, TX 77056 713-320-8520 The Garden Spa 7731 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074 713-448-4772 The Lock Spa Beauty Empire 3932 Old Spanish Trail Ste. C Houston, TX 77021 713-741-3375 Zatd's Naturally Natural hair Studio 4806 Almeda rd. Houston, TX 77004 713-526-6162

Vermont

Diversity Hair Salon

94 Pearl Street Burlington, VT 05401

802-865-1112

Virginia African Queen Ancient Techniques Attainable Beauty

4600 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22304 104 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 3122 W. Marshall Street Suite 1 Richmond, VA 23230 July / August 2015

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Curly Hair Salon Resource Directory Beautymark at Bliss The Salon Braids and Dreds Braids Xpert Celebrate u Hair Salon and Spa Da Notty Roots Fruit of the Spirit Salon and Spa Hair Culture Indigo Salon International Beauty Studio Salon Luv Urslf Natural Beauty Natural Hair Care Salon Naturally Yours Beauty Salon Nubian Citi Nuw Beings Salon Salon Dejon Serene Solutions Shear Elegance by Jerry Signature Style Hair Studio The Dreadlock Spot

10223 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, VA 23601 6949 Hull Street Road Richmond, VA 23224 871 N. Military Hwy Norfolk, VA 23502 100 Taswell Ave. Colonial Heights, VA 23834 928 Diamond Springs Rd. Suite 113 Virginia Beach, VA 23455 4663 Haygood Road Ste. 207 Virginia Beach, VA 23455 10310 Midlathian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23224 323 N. Second Street Richmond, VA 23219-1725 10550 Warwick Ave Fairfax, VA 22030 3807 Patrick Ave Richmond, VA 23222 4857-B Finlay Street Richmond, VA 23231 1700 E. Washington Street Suite C Petersburg, VA 23803 1001 5th Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 407 North 1st. Street Richmond, VA 23219 1 East Williamsburg Road. Sandston, VA 23150 4254 Buckman Road #10 Alexandria, VA 22309 6535 Auburn Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464 6931 Hull Street Rd. Richmond, VA 23224 71 Afton Parkway Portsmouth, VA 23702

757-240-5906 804-276-3200 757-461-6500 804-504-8008 757-285-7525 757-321-8824 804-405-5974 804-354-0954 571-242-4327 804-641-1440 804-222-2424 804-863-2424 434-845-0020 804 303-5453 804-737-7006 703-780-0275 757-413-9800 804-612-8256 757-292-6615

Washington Anointed Hands Hair Salon 2512 6th Street Bremerton, WA 98312 360-782-2409 Classy & Sassy Braids 11011 Occident Street SW Lakewood, WA 98499 253-589-6668 Fantasy Urban Brazilian Braids 608 south grant Olympia, WA 98512 360-349-4168 Good Hair Salon 1918 Yesler Studio C Seattle, WA 98122 206-709-7699 Gorgeous Braids 2301 South Jackson Seattle, WA 98144 206-720-0349 Hair by Yanique 1612 203rd St E Spanaway, WA 98387 253-576-6923 Kinnetic Kinks 6326 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 206-723-1600 Melinda's Micro's 7406 27th St. W. Suite 6 University Place, WA 98466 253-232-3558 Melinda's Micro's 7406 27th St. W. Suite 6 University Place, WA 98466 253-232-3558 Michaela's Salon and Spa 822 12th Ave Seattle, WA 98144 206-931-8443 Roses & Siga African Hair Braiding 6301 Rainier Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 206-725-0077 Salon Modello 1420 5th Avenue #213 Seattle, WA 98101 206-909-3440 Soul the Salon 2508 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-3308 Stylus Salon & Spa 2321 2nd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206-789-5871 Vasuda Salon 12317 15th Ave Northeast Suite 106 Seattle, WA 98125 206-525-0870

Wisconsin Choice Barber & Beauty Knick Salon and Spa Loc Wise (Natural Haircare) New Waves Hair Styling Studio Oluchi Sheabrojae"s Strandz of Beauty LLC

3102 W 76th Burleigh Milwaukee, WI 53222 1028 E. Juneau Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202 2210 North Booth Street #4 Milwaukee, WI 53212 4481 N 76th Street Milwaukee, WI 53210 5010 N. 26th Street Milwaukee, WI 53209 1661 Douglas Avenue -Suite #9 Racine, WI 53403 7516B West Appleton Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53216

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