Hairbook Storytime

Be. You.

“Every problem is a gift without problems we would not grow.”

– Anthony Robbins

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Presented by Marcus Banks

Hairbook Storytime was a unique event presented by Marcus Banks in Central Texas. We decided to sit down with Banks and interview him, to see how he came up with such a unique show. When asked how did this event comes about, Banks responded, “Well if you know me, you then you know for one I love hair, and for two, I love the kids…so being able to put both of my passions together is really what brought this show together and you can’t go wrong with some fashion right? We’ve been dealing with a pandemic for a few years now, and I know my hair sisters were just itching for a show because for some of us…it really is what we already love to do. Most of us are competition and showcase stylists. We love telling a great story while still being able to incorporate styling hair, so I thought why not make it very different and do the princesses adding the exclusive kids fashion show by my hometown designed, Keka Gooding, was just the icing on the cake – her ambition, drive and creativity with the sewing machine is something serious!” Hairbook Storytime displayed Disney princesses such as Auroa (Sleeping Beauty) portrayed by Wendy Swoops of Fort Worth, TX, Pocahontas portrayed by Tory HarrisHolloway of Mesquite, TX and Mulan portrayed by Lisa Joyner of Austin, TX.

Banks is the fifth child of eight. He is an alumni of Temple High School and Temple College, furthered his education in small business management and entrepreneurship. Before completing business school, he had enrolled in Central Texas Beauty College upon the direction

of the late Robert Painter. Upon completion of his 1500 hours, he went on to eventually become “Mr. HeBeDoingHair.”

When Banks was asked if he would be doing anymore events like this one, he replied, “Oh, most definitely. I’m just getting started. The feedback from this event was absolutely amazing. The building was packed, I have to bring back once again! That was the stylist’s showcase, stay tuned because I heard it was some barbers in Texas who wear capes like superheroes (but you didn’t hear it from me.””

Photos - Courtesy of Marcus Banks

“ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOU! WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH TAKE YOUR BREAK, BREATHE AND RESUME PROGRESS! IT’S YOUR BUSINESS - OWN IT!”

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