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Natural Girl Hair feels so...well, Natural!
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eciding to “go natural,” i.e. the decision to wear one’s hair in its natural state free from chemical straighteners, can be both empowering and daunting for women of color. Black women weigh many factors while pondering timeless questions such as, what products should I use? what do I do with it? how do I style it? Black women who decide to wear their hair in natural hair styles can be looked upon as revolutionaries or militant types that can have a myriad effects on their personal and professional lives. Two women with a salon in Chicago, IL have set out to make the task of going natural both rewarding and fulfilling for black women. Natural Girl Hair Imports salon owners Ava Selmon-Green & Natalie Birdsong have recently put their stamp on the natural hair community. Natural Girl Hair Imports is a hair distribution company, with both domestic and international interests. The ladies specialize in supplying the finest high-grade hair extensions while offering some of the most natural-looking, rare textures available on the market. They also offer salon services, with specialties such as hair weaving, crochets, and loc maintenance. Natalie is the salon's resident Celebrity Hair Weave Specialist, while Ava Selmon-Green offers specialized techniques such as Crochet Installations and Loc maintenance. Their business strategy includes converting a portion of thier salon into a beauty supply store, and expanding into other domestic markets by May 2018. Natalie & Ava were kind enough to take time out of their schedules to talk to me about their future plans for Natural Girl Hair Imports, Michele Obama and being entrepreneurs. For their segment, the ladies provided video responses to my questions. After reading the question, click the video to view their responses.
Nautral Girl Hair Imports
1507 S. State St.
Chicago,IL 60605
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