yours truly, on natural hair salons @ the atlanta post

Hello Beauties!

An article I wrote for The Atlanta Post on natural hair salons and the booming business they're becoming nationwide in the African-American community went live today.  Thought I'd share.   Enjoy! (and do feel free to share thoughts and comments).

via The Atlanta Post:

Top Natural Hair Salon Owners Discuss Industry’s Explosive Growth

September 13, 2011 08:13 AM

By Yassira Diggs
One doesn’t have to look far for evidence that wearing natural hair is still unacceptable to many in the mainstream. Only four short years ago, a Glamour magazine editor presented a slide show on proper corporate fashion during which she declared the afro “a real no-no” and dreadlocks “truly dreadful.” Despite such negative feedback, more and more African-Americans are falling in love with their natural hair and seeking salons that cater to this interest. Leaders of natural hair care salons nationwide have shared some of their insights into this growing market with us — and their favorite products — highlighting the exciting expansion of this beauty revolution. As more black women (and men) explore their natural hair options in droves, this new aesthetic will become more common in the workplace. Corporate America might have to adjust to our new standard of beauty, as the growth described by these natural hair care salon owners is certain to continue. 

Read more and see the entire slideshow here.