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A study warns that the hyperextension of the neck during salon hair washes can cause a rare but serious stroke called beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS), highlighting the importance of safety measures like neck support and client awareness to prevent this life-threatening condition.
Jenny Nguyen, a 29-year-old celebrity nail artist and owner of JennPaintt Nail Lounge in Los Angeles, has built a successful six-figure business without a college degree. Her intricate nail art designs, which have been featured in ad campaigns for major companies, sell for as much as $500 and last two to three weeks. Nguyen's salon brought in over $600,000 in 2022, and she expects to surpass that number in 2023. Despite working long hours, Nguyen is grateful for the creative pursuit that she loves and the financial success it brings.
The FDA is proposing a ban on chemical relaxers with formaldehyde, a product popular in the Black community for straightening hair. The ban is supported by some local salon owners and Congresswomen who are concerned about the health risks associated with these products, including the potential for cancer. However, there are differing opinions among stylists, with some supporting the ban and others arguing that relaxers can be used safely with proper care. The FDA will make a decision after public comment, and if the proposal becomes a rule, it will take effect in April 2024.
A suspected drunk driver in Wallingford, Connecticut, evaded traffic stops and crashed into a light pole and a salon. The driver, identified as Matthew Hackley, was eventually caught and found in possession of brass knuckles and a ball peen hammer. Hackley faces multiple charges, including reckless driving, driving under the influence, and illegal possession of weapons. No injuries were reported, but significant damage was done to the storefront and vehicle.
Studio 8 Hair Lab, a salon in Traverse City, Michigan, has been charged with discrimination by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission for posting on Facebook that it would not serve transgender individuals. The salon could face fines and potential suspension or revocation of its business license. The salon's owner, Christine Geiger, declined to participate in the investigation or conciliation efforts. The case is not about free speech or the First Amendment, but rather about non-discriminatory access to businesses. Michigan's expanded civil rights law, which includes LGBTQ+ rights, does not take effect until February 2023, but the commission has long interpreted the law to include sexual orientation and sexual identity.
"Jaja's African Hair Braiding," a play by Jocelyn Bioh, recreates the atmosphere of a Black Harlem salon, resonating with Black women in the audience who recognize the familiar experiences and dynamics depicted. The production offers a glimpse into the quirks of salon life, including early-bird clients, stylist rivalries, and community bonds. While some may question the need for educating non-Black theatergoers, the play provides a welcome and relatable space for Black women, allowing them to feel seen and celebrated.
A woman, identified as Shawne Thompson, has been charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving on a revoked or suspended license after crashing her SUV into a salon in East Nashville. Thompson was injured in the crash and attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by police. Surveillance footage showed the SUV losing control and crashing into the salon. Two open bottles of liquor were found in Thompson's vehicle, and she was also found to have a revoked license.
Health officials in New Mexico are urging former clients of a closed VIP Spa to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C after new HIV infections were traced back to the salon's "vampire facials." The spa closed down in 2018 following two reported HIV infections, and the owner pleaded guilty to practicing medicine without a license.
A New Hampshire salon owner, Kendra Runnals, is raising awareness of hair loss caused by COVID-19 and offering hair-loss solutions at her salon, Parlor Beauty. Nearly 30% of patients who suffer severe COVID-19 symptoms will experience hair loss within a few months due to the stress of the virus. Runnals has solutions for all levels of hair loss, from hair regrowth products to full wigs and everything in between. She believes that support is one of the most important pieces of someone's hair loss journey. Michelle Bohondoney, who experienced hair loss due to COVID-19, is now joining Runnals on the same mission to let others know they're not alone.