Although Black hair stylists are figuring out how to be creative and make ends meet at this time, nothing can replace the fulfillment of having clients back in their chairs.
globally — continues to upend lives and livelihoods, it seems hair care would be the least of any person’s concern. That’s not the case for Black women who depend on consistent hair appointments to help them show up as their authentic selves — and who view those appointments as a form of self care — in a world where their overall appearance is often policed.
“Most of my clients are working professionals, so they really love having their hair taken care of so they can free up time in their daily routines,” , a natural hairstylist based in Chicago, told R29Unbothered. Before the pandemic, Blake turned a room in her apartment into a styling space, which is based around creating a peaceful experience.On March 20, as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases increased in the northeast, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo — along with the governors of New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania — took aand announced the temporary closure of businesses offering personal care services.
The Black internet community reacted the way it knows how: with teary memes and videos that described their anxiety and outrage. But despite the humor, there was a tinge of panic to it all. What happens when hairstylists are no longer able to have clients — many whom they consider family or good friends — in their seats due to COVID-19?
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