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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Natural Hair Weekend: Interviews, Meet-up and Awards Show!


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Hello everyone!

My last post was a week ago today and SO MUCH has happened since then. Last Friday, I went to New York to immerse myself in the natural hair care industry. I interviewed such notable Brooklyn salon owners as Diane Bailey of Tendrils (http://www.tendrilshairspa.com/Mission.html) , Marlene Duperley of Doris New York, Inc. (http://www.dorisnewyork.com/) and Victoria J. of Victoria J. Natural Hair Salon (http://www.victoriajnaturalhairsalon.com/). Each of these women opened their salons or homes to me and graciously gave of their time to share their thoughts on the natural hair care industry.

I also attended a natural hair meet-up hosted by Darker than Brown (http://www.meetup.com/Darker-Than-Brown/) at a restaurant I'd never frequented (Vapiano's! http://www.vapianointernational.com/vapiano/ the meet-up was at the University Blvd location, try the Cobb Salad YUMMY!).

Plus, I attended the Natural Hair Awards at the Brooklyn Museum. I am not one to be starstruck but I was in awe of seeing Amazon Smiley (Amazon Natural Essentials Salon & Spa), Anu Prestonia (Khamit Kinks), Diane Bailey (Tendrils Salon), Marsulette Walker (Madame Walker's Braidery), Marion Council-George (Designer Braids & Trade), Nekhena Evans (New Bein' Enterprises), Orin Saunders (Locks N' Chops), Sheila Everette-Hale (Everette's Cornrows), and Tulani Kinard (Tulani's Regal Movement; yes, THAT Tulani Kinard of Sweet Honey in the Rock fame!). I'll discuss each of them in turn in the coming days.

Talk about a wonderful time! When I got back home on Monday, my mind was whirling with possibilities and blog topics. I welcome your comments as I post about each of these phenomenal experiences!

3 comments:

  1. You did a whole lot! I can't wait to see the video interviews you did?

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  2. Greetings Ms. Opie
    It is truly a wonderful thing you are doing with regards to blogging about our industry. I am thrilled you had an opportunity to attend The Master Pioneer Award. I look forward to reading your upcoming blog on our honorees. Peace and Blessings in all of you do and your vision
    Anita Hill Moses
    The Master Pioneer Award
    Executive Director

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  3. Hi Samara and Anita!

    Samara, I am having the videos edited but I will be sure to post once they are worthy of viewing. :) Anita, you know that I think you are doing a FABULOUS job! Keep it up!

    Tina

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