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Third-year sociology and African American studies student, Jailah Johnson started her hairstyling business to share her services and make black beauty supplies more accessible. Johnson is scheduled to meet 32 clients within the next month, providing hair products to each appointment, so women don’t have to go out of their way to purchase extra supplies. She aims to cater to individual hair textures and desires. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin)

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Jailah Johnson practiced the art of braiding on herself before sharing her skills with others. Frustrated by the lack of accessibility for black beauty supplies, the third-year sociology and African American studies student started her business to share her services and make those products more obtainable.

https://dailybruin.com/2020/02/03/student-run-hair-care-business-braids-together-sense-of-black-community/

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Student-run hair care business braids together sense of black community

By Phoebe Chen

Feb. 3, 2020 10:31 p.m.