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I know I may be late, but I was on vacation so get off my back!

But in case you missed it, can you believe how far Loreal went to lighten Beyonce’s skin in their ads in the September issues of Elle, Allure and Essence magazines?  The Associated Press reported,

Cosmetics giant L’Oréal says it didn’t lighten Beyoncé’s skin tone in an ad.

“We highly value our relationship with [Beyoncé]. It is categorically untrue that L’Oréal Paris altered [her] features or skin tone in the campaign for Feria hair color,” the Paris-based company said Thursday. Read more

The other day I wrote an article about a cool salon in Atlanta and one in Henderson North Carolina.  You know Atlanta the “black mecca” of the United States.  Where you can get more flavor than a liquor store candy isle.   And North Carolina has one of the largest African American populations in the country as well.   But where do you turn if you need to get your cornows done and you live in…… North Dakota?

Well they say necessity is the mother of invention.   Today I learned that a small mind is a terrible thing to have.  I spoke with Tarsi of the Calypso Fargo Salon in Fargo North Dakota and she let me know not to sleep on Fargo’s booming urban scene.  Lets be clear, Fargo will not rival the ATL, Chicago or the NYC for urban flavor anytime soon, but they are making a name for themselves.

Kristen Lock: How is salon business in Fargo North Dakota?

Tarsi or Calyspo Fargo:  Business is going well.  We have been opened for a year and the salon stays Read more

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Ingredients:

If you want your hair to shine, bounce and smell WONDERFUL, you’ve got to try Mimosa Hair Honey. Naturally colored with annatto seeds and alkanet root, this product controls frizzies and adds luster to all types of hair, while delivering a sweet citrus scent. While faithfully used by our customers with natural styles, this is also an excellent pomade for permed hair. Controls frizziness and adds luster.

This description from the website is very accurate. I have a lot of fine hair that is in transition. I used this product when my hair was completely relaxed and straight, and also curly. A little goes a Read more

If there is one city that I could point to that I get the most request for referrals, it would have to be Atlanta Georgia.   I love my sisters down there, and you can even see the photos I brought back from the hair show in my gallery.  So when I came across a release from a sister making it happen in Atlanta, I thought I would give her a shout.  Lisa Hampton, has great skills from her site and I plan on stopping by next time I am in town.  So here you are ATL ladies, a pro in your area, drop a comment if you have experience with Lisa.

Hair Extensions of Atlanta owned by Lisa Hampton was Voted 2008 Top Hair Extensions, Fusion Hair and Lace Wigs for 2 years in a row. www.hairextensionsatl.com

August 27, 2008 — Hair Extensions of Atlanta, is celebrating 2 years in a row the achievement of being Voted 2007 and 2008 Top Hair Extensions in the Southeast and Atlanta area by Read more

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Ingredients: Water, Saponified Organic Coconut & Olive oils (w/ retained Glycerin), Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Eucalyptus Oil, Citric Acid, Vitamin E\

I began using this soap six months ago. The consistency is sort of watery, but it lathers really well and a little goes a long way. This soap has an eucalyptus scent and it smells fabulous. There are other scents as well, such as, lavender, peppermint, almond, tea tree, and unscented. I love this soap and use it from head to toe. It cleans very nice, but it doesn’t leave my hair or skin feeling stripped of its natural oils.

A while back I asked readers of this blog looking to get their product, business or service out to my readers to send me your details.  I have gotten a few responses, and I hope to make this a regular piece on my blog.  Today’s review is on Barber Eric Cheek, out of North Carolina.  You can find Eric on his MySpace page.  

First I must say that whenever I judge a barber it’s never first based on how his clients look, I always look to see how well kept he is.  A barber with a bad line or one that rarely shaves is an immediate warning sign.  Fortunately for Eric he does not have that problem.  In fact he and his wife are on the top of the list when it comes to keeping themselves, “camera ready”.

Their shop, located in Henderson North Carolina has been operating in our current capacity since March of 2005.  Eric has been major winning awards and I have been referring clients to his shop since I first learned of his styles.   From their site, I found out that,

Eric has been married for eight years to his wife and business partner, Jasmine Cheek. The two seek to represent Christ in all that they do and enjoy a full life with their four outstanding children. Educator, innovator and progressive industry force.

I wish them much success in the future and hope to do some styling at their shop in the near future.  If you are in the area and need a quick cut and yes ladies, he can cut ladies hair too check out his contact info.

I’m looking to spotlight more people so drop me a line when you can.

E-Clips Barber and Beauty Center
1212 E. Andrews Ave
Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: (252)431-0555
Cell:(252)915-9171

www.myspace.com/eclipsbarbershop