“I’ve been a hair stylist for over 35 years. My mother was a hair stylist, so I grew up in the salons. When I started, we worked together for a long period of time. Then I decided to move on and do my own thing. … Continue readingHair salons impacted by coronavirus
“I ran a beauty shop here for about 30 years. It was just me, and I was very busy. I made a lot friends, but most of my customers are gone now. “When you’re a hairdresser, you talk about everything with them. You help solve … Continue readingFor her, it was about more than just cutting hair
“I actually said to my mom the other day, ‘I will state for the record, I’m glad I don’t have hair.’ And I wasn’t lying. With all this rain? Come on. Also, having been ill all friggin’ summer — I’m still working on recovering my … Continue readingShe’s bald, beautiful and no longer ashamed
“I have this weird autoimmune illness that the doctors have never really been able to figure out. My case has been written up in several medical journals because it’s so strange. “Years of medication and what have you affected my kidneys, and I had another … Continue readingBattling illness, she’s in charge of her own story
“These are synthetic dreads. It took me about four weeks to make them. It’s a long process. You’ve got to have some patience. I’m into cosmetology, so I like to do makeup and hair stuff. It’s just something that brings me joy.” Related: She dances … Continue readingDoing makeup and hair brings her joy