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The Korean Take Over - Scapegoating or Community Empowerment? The Flipside of the “Korean Takeover of The Black Hair Care Industry” Debate!
 It has been known for a long time that Koreans have taken a stronghold of the Black Hair Industry. Some people are wondering, “how did we let this happen?” So in this special article written by Wendi Muse, read how she uncovers what lies beneath this continuing debate: The Korean Take Over – Scapegoating or Community Empowerment? The Flipside of the “Korean Takeover of The Black Hair Care Industry” Debate:
“After Latoya wrote the excellent article “Know Your Place, Woman: BET’s Meet the Faith on Black Marriage,” I decided to do a little additional research by checking out the BET site for the show with the all the questionable content. I ended up reading very little on Meet the Faith. In fact, the one thing that stood out to me about the site was actually a random distraction . . .
Toward the bottom of the page regarding a segment on black beauty, I noticed a survey entitled “Korean or Black Owned?” The caption read:
For the most part, Black haircare products didn’t exist until Madame C.J. Walker introduced her Wonderful Hair Grower in the early 1900s. Today, there are still very few products and equipment made for or sold by Blacks.
For such a loaded topic, there were only two simple questions:
1. There are two beauty supply stores next to each other. One is Korean-owned and sells your shampoo for $10. The other is Black-owned and sells your shampoo for $12. Where would you buy your shampoo? The Black-Owned Store or The Korean-Owned Store?
2. If the Korean-owned shop sold items $2 to $3 higher, where do you think the average Korean customer would shop? The Black-Owned Store or The Korean-Owned Store?
I immediately felt the urge to look into what had compelled this very basic set of questions and find some answers. Carmen raised a question of her own back in December, “Do Korean-Americans Control the Black Hair Market?” prompting readers to check out Aron Ranen’s documentary Black Hair and leaving them to render their own judgment on the issue. Continue
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How to Find the Right Stylist For You - By Naylan Wyatt
1. Communication is the key to creating a successful partnership with
your stylist. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and be sure to tell the
stylist what your likes and dislikes are. Remember, the stylist won’t know
what you need if you don’t tell them.
2. Schedule a consultation before you make the appointment. If the
stylist is well established, try not to schedule the consultation on a busy
day, like Saturday. Try to consult with the stylist when he or she is able
to give you their full attention. Be sure to ask if there is a fee for
consultations.
3. Ask for prices before your service. Make sure the prices are clearly
posted and ask them to inform you in advance of any pricing changes.
The prices should reflect the quality of the work.
4. Make sure you are comfortable with the location of the salon. Check
out the surroundings and make sure the drive is not too far away from
your home or work. You may think that you would be willing to drive a
long distance, but sooner or later it may become bothersome.
5. Decide what you are and are not willing to accept. Remember, there is
no perfect stylist. Think about what qualities you must have and on what
you are willing to compromise.
6. Ask questions! Some possible questions may include, “ How long can I
expect to be in the salon for a shampoo and style?” or “How many years
have you been in business?” Feel free to ask if they have a specialty
such as cutting or coloring. If product brands are important to you, be
sure to ask about that also.
7. If at all possible, try to schedule your first appointment ahead of time.
You want to make sure the stylist knows that you think her time is
valuable and you don’t want her to feel rushed. If you must cancel, try
to give 24 hours notice so that your spot can be filled.
8. Unless you are totally dissatisfied with your hair, give the stylist
another try. Often, it may take the stylist a few times to get acquainted
with your hair.
9. If you are getting a hair cut, it is imperative that you bring a picture.
Ask the stylist if the cut is conducive to your lifestyle. For example, if the
cut is high maintenance, it may not be wise to get it if you have small
children or a busy schedule.
10. If you are not satisfied and feel you need to leave your current salon,
ask the stylist if she wants to know why you are leaving. If she does,
don’t be afraid to tell her. If there is something she needs to change, she
might appreciate your honesty and be willing to make changes. If you
have followed these steps and still feel you need to leave communicate
to the stylist why you are leaving. A good stylist will take constructive
criticism.
This article and other information can be found at www.salondelta.com
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Bronner Brothers 2008 - Atlanta, Georgia!!!!
If you didn't have a chance to check out our pictures last time, we've included this segment one last time! Thousands of stylists, barbers, and other beauty professionals flocked to the biggest international hair show in Atlanta, Georgia. We had a chance to experience the madness! Check out our pictures in our gallery! We had so many pictures, we had to create TWO albums and don't forget to check out other crazy stuff that happened! Read it in Dana's Blog!
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Your Inspiration for Today!
I love metaphors. So I will start off today’s inspirational word with a great metaphor that a pastor spoke about 3 weeks ago. Imagine that you and I are standing about 20 feet away from each other. Imagine that between us is about a 4 foot ditch. But this is just not any ditch though. This ditch is filled with God-aweful stuff. I’m talking about mud, poop, old food, sewage...you name it’s in it! Gross! Now, what if, as I stand across from you on the other side of the ditch, wave a $5 bill at you and said, “Come get it! I know you want it!” You would look at me like I was stone crazy. $5 are you serious? Please! But what if, behind my back, I pull out a suitcase, pop the latches, and….there is $10 million dollars stacked. “Come get it! I know….” I bet you I wouldn’t even be able to finish my sentence would I?
That’s what’s so interesting……the “stuff” in the middle didn’t change. It was the same old, nasty circumstances. What changed? The VALUE of what was on the other side. When the value was great, there was no hesitation. Sometimes, we as people fail to see the value of what is on the other side. We are so concentrated on the “stuff” in our lives….This could range from financial, family, job problems…I could go on and on. However if we saw our goals, not as a wimpy $5, but something of more value, we would be more willing to cross that ditch or go through our “stuff.” Bottom line: Know the value of what you are trying to achieve, or where you are trying to go, and don’t let the “stuff” in your life slow you down. Of course, it won’t be easy. But I guarantee you, you will enjoy the value once you reach the other side!
Be blessed!
Your Inspirational Song for the Week
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