June 2013- Midwest Black Hair Magazine by Midwest Black Hair Magazine

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Issue 6

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Young and Hollywood

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month featured 16 Nicole Ari Parker: Save Your Do GymWrap

hair 24 Mr. Tripple Threat:

Professional Hair Stylist, Make Up Artist, & Photogapher

Summer Hair Care Tips: How To Have A Gorgeous Head of Hair In The Summer

beauty 42 Smash Glam:

Meet The Ladies of Smash Glam Squad

fashion 46 JXL Earrings in the news 12 Curly Cartel 52 Ruba Wilson:

Young and Hollywood

6 Upcoming Events 9 Letter from the Editor 10 Contributor Bios 30 Natural Hair Corner 56 Job Postings 58 Hair Professionals Directory

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the editor To all the readers of MWBH Magazine: Summer is here!!!! After a long winter and spring we are making our way into the wonderful months of summer. We have a great June issue for you this month, featuring Nicole Ari Parker and her incredible product, the Save Your Do GymWrap. We also have some other great interviews, cool fashions, hair styles, and more! We are constantly striving to perfect our magazine for our readers, and would love to hear from you. Please let us know if you have any feedback, suggestions, questions, or general comments that you would like to share with us. Feel free to email us at: info@midwestblackhair.com. Thank you and I hope you enjoy this issue! Malisse Lockhart-Ford

Editor-In-Chief Midwest Black Hair Magazine

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nNEKA iHEAMA

Nneka Iheama is a college student attending Ursuline College in Ohio studying English and Fashion Merchandising. She gains satisfaction knowing that she can share her experiences with fashion and hair with readers. Nneka’s goal for her audience is to read engaging, lively, fun, authentic, and relatable articles. If you would like to know a little more about Nneka Iheama, follow her on Instagram at “nnekazfashionz”.

Nicole Pannell Nicole was born in Spanish Harlem New York and raised in the Bronx, NY. She attended college at the well renowned HBCU (Historically Black College) Hampton University. She is currently the Business Proprietor of T8stee Cr8tions and a single mom to four children. T8stee Cr8tions products can be found in several beauty salons and barber shops across the metro Kansas City area and is gaining a solid clientele across the country through the ability to ship T8stee Cr8tions across the country.

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in the news The 2013 Curly Cartel event was held at the Confidential Lounge in Beverly Hills, CA. This pink carpet event was a night of empowerment to encourage women to embrace their natural beauty. Nine dynamic panalist came were featured at the event, as well as many beautiful curly haired ladies.

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Actress, CEO, Wife, and Mom

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Nicole Ari arker P

Successful Actress, Wife, and Mom are some of the great titles that Ms. Nicole Ari Parker goes by, and now CEO can also be added to the list! As the creator of the new Save Your Do™ GymWrap, she is helping millions with a solution to a well known hurdle of maintaining your hair while you workout. This product is helping many get back in the gym and live a healthier lifestyle. The Save Your Do™ GymWrap is a stylish headband developed with a patent-pending revolutionary “Edge Control Technology” that minimizes sweat absorption through a unique blend of materials that allows heat to escape while letting cool air in. The moisture ‘wicking’ process occurs at the molecular level within the fabric resulting in drier flat hair! The Save Your Do™ GymWrap comes in a variety of colors and is available in three styles: Full triangle, wide band and narrow band. The Save Your Do™ GymWrap is ideal for all hair lengths, types and textures. MWBH had a chance to interview Ms. Parker check it out on Page 21!

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MWBH:How do you juggle your family life, acting, as well as being an entrepreneur? NP:I don’t know! It’s very hectic and not easy, but mostly we prioritize around our kids and I have a great business partner. MWBH: How did you come up with the idea behind your product Save Your Do GymWrap? NP: It really started as an attempt to solve a personal hair dilemma then I realized it may actually be useful for others. (There's a short intro video on the website saveyourdo.com) MWBH: What hair types does the Save Your Do GymWrap work best on? NP: It was designed to serve all hair types: relaxed, naturally textured or straight. But every woman sweats differently so I always say to make it your own. If you have a twisted style, it works. If you have a relaxer brush hair to the side off your face and use the Save Your do hair balm on the hairline then tie GymWrap on firmly. It's also been shown to perform well if you keep the GymWrap on for a little while after a workout so your body cools down and the hair can settle again. A cool blow dry on top sometimes helps if you're in a rush! MWBH: What and who would you say has been your inspiration behind your career success? NP: The love of the craft of acting is inspired by Meryl Streep. My father gave me resilience to keep going and my husband’s faith supports me to be the best I can be for my kids. MWBH: What tips would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? NP: Don't be afraid to take the first step (I made first prototype at my kitchen table using materials I had in my closet!), ask a lot of questions when you don't know something (how to get a loan, distribution, marketing) and always file the patent paperwork! Lol

MWBH: Can you tell us more about your non-profit organization, Sophie's Voice? NP: We started it after our daughter was diagnosed with Spina Bifida at birth realizing we could help other people and fund research focused on prevention. MWBH: How can people get more involved with Sophie's Voice? NP: Well, when you purchase a Save Your Do GymWrap, 10% goes to Sophies Voice! You will not only be choosing your health but also helping a child.

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Mr. Don

Professional Hair Stylist, Make Up Artist, & Photographer

r. Don was born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y. He started his journey as a hair stylist straight out of Sarah J. Hale High School. Spending most of his professional career as a Master Hair Stylist, Mr. Don traveled the world as a Platform Artist/ Educator teaching Hair cutting, and Hair Styling Techniques. Also as a Master stylist he performed his talent on many media circuits, Styling hair for music videos, On and off Broadway shows, Movies, Spike Lee's Malcolm X , Woman Do It Better, and plenty private independent films. Expressing his talents as a premiere Hairstylist Mr. Don Work has been featured in just about every major hair magazine on the market. Passion, Sophisticates Black Hair, Hype Hair, Shop Talk Salon Digest, just to name a few.

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After years of doing Hair publications Mr. Don started taking an interest in Photography. He started his education at International School of Photography. Specializing in Hair, Mr. Don already knew what images he wanted to capture which was Beauty. Learning the ins and outs of beauty photography always left him with out a make up artist at last minute bookings so Mr. Don decided to take Make up lessons at Mark Trainer Beauty Academy. Triple Threat, has become his nickname throughout the Hair, Make-Up and Photography Industries. Mr. Don is currently a Freelance Hair and Beauty Photographer, shooting for several National and International Hair Magazines. His work can be seen monthly in Sophisticates Black Hair, Midwest Beauty with a host of others to follow. You can also see Mr. Don work @ www.MrDonPhotos.com So Hairstylists, Make-Up Artists or Models book Mr. Don for your Photo needs..

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Summer Hair Care Tips

How to Have a Gorgeous Head of Hair in Summer? By: James D. Weaver

ith summer just around the corner, it's time to shake off the winter blues and enjoy the sun as much as you can before the cold sets in again. School and college students would particularly look forward to this time off from the hectic schedule of studies. Summer means lazing around, long hours at the beach, or playing sports with friends. Wouldn't it be great if you could also have great looking hair throughout all this? Summer hair care is all about keeping your hair hydrated, avoiding extended exposure to the sun, and keeping off from using excessive styling products. A lot of people tend to forget that the summer requires its very own care regimen, one that is quite different from how you would treat your hair in the winter. While winters are notorious for drying out hair, even summers can do so, what with the excessive heat and sun.

Use Protection It is of prime importance that you use optimal protection when going out. If you have long hair, this means keeping it covered, or wearing it in buns, ponytails, etc. to avoid exposing your hair completely to the sun. Men can keep their hair protected by wearing hats.

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There are hair specific protective sunscreens available on the market these days. These sunscreens should be applied 20-30 minutes before you go out in the sun and washed away afterwards. If you plan to spend long hours under direct sunlight, such as at the beach or playing sports, then a hair sunscreen is highly recommended. On the topic of protection: if you are using hats, make sure that they fit snugly and are washed periodically. Hats are one garment that few people take the time to wash regularly, leading to buildup of sweat, dirt and grime. All this can play havoc with your scalp's sebaceous glands (the ones responsible for secreting oil), leading to excessively greasy hair. So remember to wash your hats frequently if you plan to wear them regularly.

Hydrate One bit of universal advice that is also applicable when it comes to summer hair care: drink plenty of water. You can never go wrong with drinking extra water, so whenever you can, grab a glass or two. Don't limit yourself to the 8 glasses a day usually recommended. Drink 12, 16, 20, or even 40 glasses - extra water in your body will never hurt you, particularly in summers. Besides drinking plenty of water, also make sure that your hair gets its daily hydration. This means using a high quality conditioner suited to your hair type. When it comes to choosing hair conditioners, experiment a lot with different brands to find the one that suits you perfectly. Pick up a few sample packs and try them over the span of

a month. Keep in mind that pricier does not always have to mean better; often, cheaper conditioners might turn out to be much better than their expensive counterparts. It is also a very good idea to use a hair moisturizer regularly. Apply the moisturizer at night and wash it off in the morning. Make it a part of your daily summer hair care regimen. While we are on the subject of hydration and hair care for summer, remember to always use cold water for washing your hair. I know it is a foregone conclusion, but the importance of NOT using warm water for washing hair (as it strips the hair of moisture) can never be emphasized enough.

envy of everybody. After suffering from hair loss for years and trying every product on the market, I was about to give up. But I found something that works for me, and it works pretty effectively well! The product is Provillus, and I URGE you to read my Provillus Reviews and tons of great content that I have on my site: [http://www. provillusreviews.com]www.provillusreviews.com Article Source: Summer Hair Care Tips - How to Have a Gorgeous Head of Hair in Summer?

Other Summer Hair Care Tips Always wear a cap if you are going out for swimming. Always wash your hair after you've taken a swim. Avoid heating your hair through flat-irons or curling-irons - it can lead to long term damage to your hair. Also try to avoid excessive styling products, especially the ones containing alcohol and paraffin gel. Buy some natural, organic products instead. They may be slightly more expensive, but provide much better returns in the form of healthier hair. Hair care for the summer essentially involves keeping the hair protected from the harsh sun, and keeping it hydrated and moisturized. Follow the above tips, and you will have gorgeous, shiny hair that will be the

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By: Amanda Wilson - www.Oohlalamandy.blogspot.com

Meet the ladies of Smash Glam Squad...

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rom local magazine covers to building a fashion empire, Tiffany Cody of YBM photography and TNC photography had a great vision for her business. She dreamed of expanding her business into an empire. Little did she know, meeting Aisha B of Aisha B Artistry, her dreams would soon become a reality. Tiffany met with Aisha and planned on working together for a project in 2011 but Tiffany was pregnant and decided to post-pone the duo project until she gave birth to her daughter Gia. Later, the ladies reunited and began to discuss extensively about their future partnership. Shabeba, of S.Nicole by Shabeba, fashion stylist and freelance designer, was searching for a fashion photographer on Facebook. She came across Tiffany's business page. Through email they exchanged business information, expressed ideas and developed a friendship. Tiffany decided to merge the women together for a photoshoot and serendipitously a bond was created. At last, the birth of a sisterhood. The trio brainstormed through acronyms combining their names. They found little success in that but they configured a way to express their love for what they do as a group. The trio transforms energy from a model or client and make them feel beautiful. The name 'glam' is perfect in the name because they create beauty. "A collision of all things fashion." Smash Glam is the premier Glam Squad of Kansas City. They offer trend setting styling, make-up and photography to models, celebrities and others desiring industry quality, and breath taking images. Founded in 2013, this three women wonder is dedicated to bringing the best experiences to their clients as well as creating industry trends. Spend a day with them and they will make you SMASH! Read more about these dynamic ladies on Page 44... www.MidwestBlackHair.com

Shabeba McDonald

Shabeba McDonald also known as Shay grew up in Germany. In her younger years she uprooted to Atlanta, Georgia. When Shabeba reached high school, she noticed that she had an unconventional style compared to her classmates. In the 10th grade, she picked up a fashion magazine to get ideas of how she wanted to transform her style. Shabeba began to sketch clothing ideas. Already knowing how to draw, she came up with some remarkable sketches. Her designing inspiration came from Alexander McQueen, Valentino and Pierre-Yves Rochon just to name a few. Shabeba's most memorable creation was her graduation dress. It was an off the shoulder wine colored dress. Creativity has no limits.

Aisha Simon

Aisha Simon is a make-up artist extraordinaire. She's given unbelievable makeovers in the last couple of years. Aisha is an experienced licensed cosmetologist. Her passion for beauty began at a young age watching her grandmother apply false eye lashes and styling hair wigs. When she got a little older she started styling her siblings hair as well as her own. Aisha noticed that she had a talent. In 2007, she had gone out of town and noticed that the people were doing more than bare minimum when it came to their appearance. She wanted to look her best. She went on YouTube to practice with the cheap make up she had bought from the Dollar Store just to see if she had a good technique. She realized make up was an art and she had a longing for it. This is when Aisha decided to enroll in cosmetology school at B Street International Hair Design and graduated in 2010. In 2012, Aisha went full throttle into her beauty career. Now that she was licensed she developed a clientele and charged the prices to fit her talent.

Tiffany Cody

Tiffany Cody – Noted fashion photographer. Tiffany has always loved taking pictures. In high school, she was apart of her school's Newspaper staff as the photographer. Tiffany noticed the way people reacted to her camera. At first, photographer was her hobby then she began to get paid for it. Now, photography is her life. She lives, breathes and eat photography. Even now, Tiffany is discovering more and more about the business. What really captures Tiffany's heart is the process of developing film. No longer are photographers going to the black room, Tiffany heads to the white room and photoshop to create the perfect look! “It's an ongoing journey but i'll never know enough. I'm loving the journey.”, says Cody. CONTACT SMASH GLAM SQUAD

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asmine Deadmon, owner and designer, JXL was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. Besides running her own business, she is also a devoted wife and mother of two beautiful children. She credits her sense of style to living in various cities and countries with her husband that is in the US Navy, as well as from her mother. In regards to her broad range of creativity, she stated “Iʼve been drawing since I was a young girl, particularly keen on freehand drawing. I love seeing the ideas in my head come to life and feel blessed to be able to have my hands create what I see in my mind.” She has remarkably learned the art of jewelry design, and started making her own earrings because she “could never find any dope, unique, BIG earrings at the shops around where I lived, and when I did they would be so heavy that my ears would start to hurt.” So she decided to translate some of my sketches into reality. After many compliments and requests she decided to follow her passion for earrings and turn it into a business, and so in August of 2009, JXL was born.

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“My inspiration comes from everywhere, from pop culture to even the smallest details of everyday life - shout out to all my creative friends, you know what I’m talking about. My handcrafted designs are made with you (my customers) in mind. I try to make jewelry that stands out, that starts conversations - whether its about the bold colors or about the size and how lightweight they are for their size. I make designs that draw consciousness to our history, from black history icons to our African roots. I want my earrings to not simply be an accessory to an ensemble, but rather a work of art, that’s a centerpiece in and of itself, one that makes a statement, one that doesn’t go in or out of season, one that makes women feel beautiful, empowered, and loved in our natural state. I pride myself on variety, that way no matter what girl visits my shop she’s sure to find something that fits both her style and budget. Don’t be afraid to make your ears POP!”

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RUBA WILSON Young and Hollywood

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uba Wilson is a young and energitic new face that has been taking Hollywood by storm! He has acclaimed success in interviewing topnotch entertainers around the country, and has a way with making everyone feel like they can open up to him. Ruba’s hit show “Ruba’s World” is captivating and entertaining for all ages. His style is like no other, rocking long dreds and always dressed to impress! MWBH: When did you know that you wanted to be a host interviewing Celebrities? Ruba: Hosting was never something that I wanted to pursue, I would see On Air personalities on TV and say to myself “I could totally do that”. But It wasn't until I turned 15 and started hosting red carpet events etc. MWBH: How did you come up with the idea Ruba's World? Ruba: To make an extremely long story short, every summer my cousins would come over my house and we would be so bored that we just whipped out the video camera and started filming any and everything. One of the things that we filmed was a show called “The Jahruba Show” (Which is my full name). We would do thee craziest things on my show and we decided to put it up on a new video sharing site at the time called “YouTube”. To my surprise the video got well over 300 thousand views and from there Celeb publicist contacted me to interview their clients and the rest is history! www.MidwestBlackHair.com

MWBH: Who has been your favorite celebrities that you have interviewed? Ruba: The thing that I love about interviewing people is the fact that I can connect with all kinds of people, so I must say that everyone that I've interviewed have been my favorite, I've either had an amazing connection with them and or learned so much from them! MWBH: Is there anyone that you would love to have on your show that you haven't already? Ruba: Chelsea Handler!!! She is effin HILARIOUS!!

MWBH: Where can fans tune in to see you in action? Ruba: I'm now the on air personality for TV Guides Celebified, AllMusic and Allmovie so everyone can check me out on MWBH: What are your favorite www.celebified.com, were it all hair products that you use to keep started www.rubasworld.com your dreads in tip top shape? and follow me on Ruba: I use all of Kim Kimble hair twitter @iamrubasworld products, they work soooo well for my hair. MWBH: When did you start growing your dreads? Ruba: I started growing my dreads at the age of 3 my mom started them for me, thanks mom lol.

MWBH: How would you describe your style? Ruba: I would describe my style as â&#x20AC;&#x153;NOT SAFEâ&#x20AC;?. What's the point in dressing like everyone else? In my opinion thats boring! Do you!

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MWBH Directory ILLINOIS Timeka’s Hair Design 646 Fifth Ave. Aurora, IL 630-585-1441 Joyce Hair Braiding 581 Sundance Dr. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-759-0405 http://www.joycehairbraiding. com/hairstylesalbum.htm Glo On Braids & Natural Hairstyling Chicago, IL 773-643-8299 www.glo-onnaturalhair.com My First Salon (Kids Salon) 1724 East 71st Street Chicago, IL 60649 773-363-1000 www.myfirstsalon.com Soul Salon Spa 4256 S. Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60653 773-268-3390 www.soulsalonspa.com AJES The Salon 628 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL (312) 454-1133 Time Hair Gallery 943 W. Randolph #2W Chicago, IL (312) 421-5097

Black Pearl 7126 Ridge Chicago, IL (773) 338-9311 Blyss Full Service Salon 1703 E. 87th Street Chicago, IL (773) 768-8955 Christian Fields Style Bar 6550 S. Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 288-5627 Desi’s Full Service Salon 2130 West 95th Street Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 445-8300 DiAnne B. Natural Hair 1610 West Highland Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 764-5127 www.DianneBNaturalHair.com Freedom Hair Salon 1518 N. Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 252-4247 Hair Dare You 1459 E. 53rd St., 2nd Fl Chicago, IL 60615 (866) 384-9386, (773) 288- 0000 www.hairdareyou.com Amazon Salon, Inc. 5548 S. State St Chicago, IL 60621 773-256-0500 http://www.amazonsaloninc. com/

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Kings & Queens Natural Hair Studio 4519 South Calumet, #1S Chicago, IL 60653 (708) 323-8260 (773) 895-4968 Mane Abstracts 16 N Morgan Street Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 666-999 Nappy Headz 4141 North Broadway Chicago, IL (773) 549-2664 Red Karma 3523 S. Indiana Avenue Chicago, IL (312) 842-3482 The Tribesman 4459 S. Indiana Avenue Chicago, IL, 60653 (773) 268-6900 Time Hair Gallery 943 W. Randolph Chicago, IL, 60607 (312) 421-5097 Toss Hair Salon 60 E. 13th St Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 986-8677 Why Knot Concept Salon 805 W Randolph Street 203 Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 421-6580 Desi’s Full Service Salon 2130 W. 95th Street Chicago, IL Phone: 773-445-8300

The Abyss Salon 67 E 16th St Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 880-0263 Amazon Natural Look Salon 5548 S. State Street Chicago, IL (773) 256-0500 Eshe Day Spa & Salon 8 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60603 312.629.0376 http://www.eshedayspa.com/ The Hair Source 197 Peterson Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 573-1993 A Salon Bizz 9834 W. Roosevelt Road Westchester IL, 60154 708.681.9834 http://www.asalonbizz.com/

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INDIANA Ego Styles 7325 Mallard Ln Schereville, IN 46375 219-759-EGOS (3467) http://www.styleseat.com/egostyles Adaru 6524 N. Carrollton Indianapolis, IN 46220 www.MidwestBlackHair.com

MWBH Directory KANSAS Reflections 8255 Craig St Indianapolis IN 46250 317.596.9200 http://www.reflectionsindy. com/index.html Bourgeoisie Hair Gallery 2707 N. Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46222 Brunette Salon 6531 Ferguson Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 253-9540 Divine Hair Design 3673 W. 86th St Indianapolis, IN 46268 Do or Dye Hair Studio 916 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: 317-375-1008 Natural Solutions by Kristy 4460 Keystone Ave Indianapolis IN 46205 Phone: 317-541-9600 Cheveux Hair Salon 1315 Mishawaka ave South Bend, IN 46615 574.234.1455 http://www.itsallaboutthecut. com/Cheveux/Welcome.html Salon Fabulous 4102 E Michigan St Indianapolis IN 46201 Phone: (317) 357-4322

Black Panther Beauty Salon 926 North West Street Wichita, KS 67203 (316)943-3327 Girlfriends Salon 2059 East Santa Fe Street Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 764-8988 http://www.girlfriendsthesalon-ks.com/ Double Take Stylist- Rashida Bonds 13459 Switzer Road Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 814-7200 http://doubletakesalonandspa. com/ KC Braids 4301 State Ave Inside Midway Shopping Center Kansas City, KS 66102 http://www.facebook.com/KCBraids Meika 347-404-4070 Tanisha 816-695-2667 Braid Creations 2862 W. 47th Ave Kansas City, KS 66103 (913) 362-9858 Khadim Afircan Hair Braids 6249 E. 21st Street North, Suite 104 Wichita, Kansas 67208 316-618-0515 http://khadim.us/

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Maasai Braids & Gift Shop 122 Grant Avenue Avenue Junction City, Kansas 66441 785-238-1677 http://www.maasaibraids.com/ Center Stage Unisex Kuts & Style Salon 606 Washburn Ave Topeka, KS 66606

MICHIGAN

Happy To Be Nappy Salon & Spa 18945 Livernois Ave Detroit, MI 48221 313-340-HAIR www.happytobenappy.com Rooted Salon & Spa 22313 Kelly Rd East Pointe, MI 313-587-6000 www.rootedsalonandspa.com The Hair Diva 2956 W. Davidson Detroit, MI http://www.facebook. com/pages/Detroits-HairDiva/318046111548410?sk=wall Shades of Ebony 15153 Gratiot Avenue Detroit, MI 48205-1324 (866) 462-9659 http://www.shadesofebonydetroit.com/ Everetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cornrows 16094 E. 8 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48205 313-527-2884 http://www.everettes.com/ Locks 4 Life 26125 Greenfield Rd Southfield, MI 48076 248-552-6288 http://www.locks4life.com/

Riccardo’s Place 10333 West 8 Mile Road Detroit, MI 48221 (313) 342-330 Weave Got You Covered Southfield, MI 48075 249-688-5683 http://www.weavegotyoucovered.com/ B Unique Hair Boutique 21700 Greenfield Suite 412 Oakpark MI 48237 248-967-9383 http://www.buniquehair.com/ Sy’s African Hair Braiding 20761 Kipling St Oak Park MI 48237 (248) 254-2189 http://www.sysafricanhairbraiding.com/ Harold’s Place The Hair Salon for Children and Families 2663 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48208 (313) 972-4141

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Babe’s Beauty & Barber Salon 20359 Conant Detroit, MI 48234 (313)779-3246

MISSOURI Tresses Au Naturale 3914 Indiana Kansas City, MO 64130 816-778-5414 BestTresses Barber Salon 1656 E. 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64110 (816)-500-0740 www.MidwestBlackHair.com

MWBH Directory Your Natural Image 216 West 39th St. Kansas City, MO (816) 695-3563 http://www.yournaturalimage. com/ Leons Cutting Edge 621 Mock Unit – B Blue Springs, MO 816) 878-8229 Beauty by Design 2951 Patterson Rd. Florissant MO 63031 (314) 830-3222 Creative Cuts & Locks Barber & Style 1723 S New Florissant Rd Florissant, MO (314) 524 –4266 Head Turners Hair & Nail Designs 6342 Lucille Ave St. Louis, MO 63136 314-381-8880 http://www.headturnershair. ypgs.net/ http://headturnershair.com (for retail) Jeannine’s Hair 4211 Virginia Saint Louis, MO 63111 (314) 353-7807 Napps 6267 Delmar Blvd. Saint Louis, MO (314) 727 -0312

Natural Hair Reigns N Style 2944 Derhake Rd. Florissant, MO 63033-3900, (314) 838-9990 Salon Indigo 2319 Woodson road St. Louis, MO 63114 314-374-7124 www.salonindigo.org

MINNESOTA Realistic Manes Salon Concepts 2020 Nicollett Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-827-8117 http://www.realisticmanessalon.com/ Malobe Natural Hair Salon 915 West Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-823-8626 http://www.malobe.com/

NEBRASKA

Catrynas Braiding Studios Nebraska (402) 578-7747 http://www.catrynas.blogspot. com/

NORTH DAKOTA Please send in your loacal salon information!!!

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OHIO

The Loc Shoppe 3700 Avalon Shaker Heights, OH (216) 921-5410 DJ’s Image Beauty Salon 500 Ross Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45217 (513) 641-3333 Salon Favor 7370-G Kingsgate Way West Chester, OH 45069 (513) 779-2147 Reverence Salon 3649 Lee Rd, Upper Level Shaker Heights, Ohio (216) 921-4242 Jennifer Wells - Stylist 3138 Lee-Washington Blvd Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-320-9675 The Hair Cafe 3964 Mayfield Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio (216) 644-5431 Exquisite Barber & African Hair Braiding 3140 S Hamilton Road Columbus, OH 43232-5657 (866) 632-3561 http://www.exquisitehairbraiding.com/

OKLAHOMA

Phat Headz Salon 4528 S.E. 29TH Street Del City, OK (405) 741-7006

Platinum Salon 6808 S. Memorial Dr., Suite 206 Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 286.8634 http://www.platinum-salon. com/

SOUTH DAKOTA Please send in your loacal salon information!!!

WISCONSIN New Waves Hair Styling Studio 4481 N 76th Street Milwaukee, WI 53210 (414) 464-7780 Oluchi, LLC 5010 N. 26th Street Milwaukee, WI 53209 414-610-5646

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COSMATOLOGY PROGRAMS Dudley Beauty College 1756 West 95TH Street Chicago, IL (773) 445-5765 Empire Beauty School 3810 E Southport Indianapolis, IN (317) 489-5656 5750 Crawfordsville Road, Speedway Super Center Indianapolis (317) 204-4562 www.empire.edu www.MidwestBlackHair.com

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COSMATOLOGY PROGRAMS CONTD. House of Heavilin Beauty School 5720 Troost Avenue Kansas City, MO 64110 (816) 523-2471 http://kc-hair.com/ ERIC FISHER ACADEMY 6727 W. Central Wichita, KS 67212 Phone: 316-440-5555 Fax: 316-440-4985 http://www.ericfisheracademy. com/ info@ericfisheracademy.com ACADEMY OF AESTHETIC ARTS, LLC 10316 Shawnee Mission Parkway Shawnee, KS 66203 800-996-7335 or 913-397-7546 FAX: 913-962-7560 http://www.academyofaestheticarts.com/ elite7546@hotmail.com MARINELLO SCHOOLS OF BEAUTY - LAWRENCE 1601 W 23rd St Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-832-2600 Fax: 785-856-0619 http://www.bstreetdesign.com bhancock@bstreetdesign.com

BELLUS ACADEMY 1130 West Loop Place Manhattan, KS 66502 785-539-1837 & 1-800-6961765 Fax: 785-539-1651 http://www.bellusacademy.edu MARINELLO SCHOOLS OF BEAUTY- MANHATTAN 512 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS 66505 Phone: 785-776-4794 Fax: 785-776-4482 Bill Hancock, Owner http://www.bstreetdesign.com/ manhattan.asp MARINELLO SCHOOLS OF BEAUTY – OVERLAND PARK 10324 Mastin Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: 913-492-4114 Fax: 913-492-2597 http://www.bstreetdesign.com/ overland-park.asp MARINELLO SCHOOLS OF BEAUTY –TOPEKA 3602 S Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66611 Phone: 785-267-7701 Fax: 785-266-7411 http://www.bstreetdesign.com/ topeka.asp MARINELLO SCHOOLS OF BEAUTY- WICHITA 1675 S. Rock Rd., Ste 101 Wichita, KS 67207 Phone: 316-681-2288 Fax: 316-681-2368 http://www.bstreetdesign.com/ wichita.asp

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COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 125 S. 2nd St. Arkansas City, KS 67005 Phone: 620-441-5315 - 800-5932222 Ext. 5284 Fax: 620-441-5350 http://www.cowley.edu/departments/business/cosmetology.html mauzey@cowley.edu DODGE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COSMETOLOGY DEPT 2501 N. 14th Avenue Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: 620-225-0288 Fax: 620-225-2353 http://www.dccc.cc.ks.us/ artnails@dc3.edu 1barb@dc3.edu ENTOURAGE INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY & ESTHETICS 12004 W. 95TH Lenexa, KS 66215 Phone: 913-888-2800 Fax: Fax: 913-322-0747 http://www.entouragebeauty.com/ skennison@entouragebeauty.com FT SCOTT COMM COLLEGE – FT. SCOTT COSMETOLOGY DEPT 7 S. National Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-5220 Fax: 620-223-5240 http://www.fortscott.edu/ FT. SCOTT COMM COLLEGE PITTSBURG Associate Dean Judy Collins 813 N. Broadway, Suite B Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone: 620-231-4497 Fax: 620-235-1754

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 801 Campus Drive Garden City, KS 67846 Phone: 620-276-8713 Fax: 620-276-9630 http://www.gcccks.edu pati.pfenninger@gcccks.edu HAYS ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN 1214 E. 27th St. Hays, KS 67601 Phone: 785-628-6624 Fax: 785-623-4870 http://www.haysacademy.com len@haysacademy.com INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COSMETOLOGY DEPARTMENT 200 Arco Place Suite 308 Independence, KS 67301 Phone: 620-332-1410 Fax: 620-332-1412 http://www.indycc.edu dcussimanio@indycc.edu JOHNSON COUNTY COMM. COLLEGE COSMETOLOGY DEPT 9780 West 87th St Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: 913-469-8500 or 913469-2390 Fax: 913-649-1050 http://www.jccc.edu apankalla@jccc.edu LA BARON HAIRDRESSING ACADEMY 8119 Robinson Overland Park, KS 66204 Phone: 913-642-0077 Fax: 913-642-0077 - Call First http://www.labarononline.com labaronop@att.net

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COSMATOLOGY PROGRAMS CONTD. KANSAS CITY KS COMM. COLLEGE TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER 2220 North 59th St. Kansas City, KS 66104 Phone: 913-627-4100 Fax: 913-627-4109 http://www.kckcc.edu kknaus@kckcc.edu manderson@kckcc.edu MITSU SATO HAIR ACADEMY 9062 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: 913-341-7286 Fax: 913-341-3411 http://www.mitsusatohairacademy.com macademy@att.net NORTHWEST KANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1209 Harrison PO Box 668 Goodland, KS 67735 Phone: 785-890-3151 Fax: 785-890-5711 http://www.nwktc.edu/ kclouse@mail.nwktc.edu PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL – OVERLAND PARK 8731 W. 95th Street Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: 913-381-5757 Fax: 913-381-5858 http://www.paulmitchelltheschool.com

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL - WICHITA 3242 N. Rock Road, Ste. 106 Wichita, KS 67226 Phone: 316-630-0600 Fax: 316-630-0602 Clint and Schrene Davis, Owners http://pmtswichita.com REGENCY BEAUTY INSTITUTE - OLATHE 12517 South Rogers Rd. Olathe, KS 66062 Phone: 913-538-5087 Toll Free: 800-787-6456 Fax: 913-538-5088 http://www.regencybeauty.com REGENCY BEAUTY INSTITUTE - TOPEKA 1930 SW Wanamaker Rd, Suite A. Topeka, KS 66604 Phone: 785-272-0784 Toll Free: 800-787-6456 Fax: 785-272-7586 http://www.regencybeauty.com REGENCY BEAUTY INSTITUTE - WICHITA 8227 E. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS 67207 Phone: 316-681-0950 Toll Free: 800-787-6456 Fax: 316-681-9943 http://www.regencybeauty.com SEWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1801 N Kansas Liberal, KS 67901 Phone: 800-1373-9951 http://www.sccc.edu sscheib@sccc.edu

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SIDNEY’S HAIRDRESSING COLLEGE 200 E. 3rd Hutchinson, KS 67501 Phone: 620-662-5481 FAX: same number - call first http://www.sidneyshair.com billwyer@sidneyshairdress.kscoxmail.com TRENDSETTERS SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY 1957-1961 N 63rd Dr Kansas City, KS 66104 Phone: 913-514-2827 trendsetterskcks@email.com VICTORIA’S SCHOOL OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY 1813 N Broadway Wichita, KS 67214 Phone: 316-264-4663 Fax: 316-264-1070 kimnguyen43@cox.net XENON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 3804 W. Douglas Wichita, KS 67203 Phone: 316-943-5516 Fax: 316-943-7244 http://www.xenonintl.com kmcintosh@xenonacademy.com XENON INT’L ACADEMY 1215 E. Santa Fe Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: 913-782-4004 Toll Free: 800-998-9645 Fax: 913-782-0449 http://www.xenonintl.com lmiller@xenonacademy.com Z HAIR ACADEMY, INC 2429 Iowa Street Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-749-1488 Fax: 785-749-6070 http://www.zhairacademy.com

Z HAIR ACADEMY, INC 14471 Metcalf Overland Park, KS 66223 Phone: 913-402-4700 Fax: 913-402-4790 http://www.zhairacademy.com Vatterott Coloege 3550 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 Toll Free: 888-553-6627 3131 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506 Toll Free: 888-553-6627 11818 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137 Toll Free: 888-553-6627 3609 North Marx Drive, Quincy, IL 62305 Toll Free: 888-553-6627

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