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The island nation of Barbados has a population of just above a quarter of a million very industrious and highly cultured people that are very much into fashion. They are a people who are extremely sophisticated and well informed on world matters and with a high tolerance of contemporary concepts that are readily accepted when they represent some beneficial influence on their own social order. Their skills in natural hair and commercial hair are a fascinating projection of the overall exoticism that pervades every aspect of the country. To be a hairdresser in this country one must be truly talented in the art of hair additions.

There is a movement underway by the energetic lady, who was thepromoter of my class (Madame Phillipa Aimee)

Torain Mingo in Barbados

to bring to Barbados a number of well known teachers of Beauty Culture from the United States, particularly those that have gained a reputation for being internationally famous or cosmetologists who have been responsible for many of the contemporary trends of the present day. Persons desirous of participating in upcoming seminars can contact Madame Phillippa Aimee at Global Events Planning at her contact information below. Additionally, it would be a fine idea to contact her if you have a beauty product (like hair) that you are looking for someone to promote in Barbados. It is a lucrative market and she is a very capable representative. 

Madame Phillippa Aimee's contact information:

246 433 1420

246 249 7268

Tel: 866 486 3222

246 249 7268

Tel: 866 486 3222

fax: 305 675 0624

Email: global-eventsplanners.net@gmail.netMadame Phillippa Aimee

Hold on to your hair: Scissors-wielding thieves attack women in Venezuela

In the Venezuelan coastal city of Maracaibo, they're known as piranhas. These fast and furious piranhas are human scissors-wielding thieves who prey on women with long hair; they cut and steal their hair and then sell it for a profit to a beauty salon. Read one woman's account by clicking here.

Michelle Carter

According to Mr. Alford, co-founder and President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), the NBCC has been travelling to Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Marten, Barbados, Brazil, Suriname, Colombia, Paris, Canary Islands, Ghana, Botswana, South Africa, Kenya, London, Mexico, Toronto, Tanzania, Barcelona and Equatorial Guinea to connect each and every city/nation that has significant numbers of members of the African Diaspora. The NBCC will begin to communicate on a regular basis and plan economic projects to employ more and more workers and build more and more wealth via entrepreneurship.  These dots of people of African descent will become the envy of the world.  Oh, how resilient we have been.  Now we will not only survive but begin to thrive.  The Chinese and Indians have successfully done this and we can too. Clink here to read the NBCC article or go to NBCC website at http://www.nationalbcc.org/.
 

Like Gold, Tobacco, Sugar, Silver, Wheat and Uranium, Human hair is a viable commodity that has monetary value worldwide. It has always been an item of value from early recorded history and has soared dramatically over the last half of the 20th century as never before. Its value has increased more consistently than any other period prior to the present date. The fashion of wearing human hair is so prevalent that it is practiced throughout the world. The colors that were formerly unacceptable are now
perfectly normal for black people. Blonde hair on black women is common place. This includes the light complexioned ladies and the darkest skin tones imaginable. Wearing of the many colors, color combinations and textures of the commercial hair produced in Asia and India are thought of as quite natural.

Just about all television personalities ( on programs like the Atlanta Housewives, all of the many black sitcoms, Black females newscasters, movie stars and just about any female in every variety of entertainment ) utilize commercial hair. This is true for career women, homemakers, entertainers and many women of the Black race.

There are a variety of reasons for the dramatic increase in hair extension wear. Namely, that every color is commonplace and totally acceptable. This means that all of the myriad shades of color that can be seen in the black race can be dramatically enhanced by the endless fashion looks produced by the numerous manufacturers of the human hair trade. It is an absolute fact that although the color blonde is certainly not a natural shade to most people of African descent, it is never the less quite flattering in an exotic way to just about any of those who are bold enough to wear it. Another big factor is that many of the latest looks include the exciting and luxurious addition of longer hair.

Naturally this represents a tremendous leap in the cost of hair and greater spending on the part of the consumer. Consequently, this provides larger profits for everyone involved in the trade. There is also a whole new permissiveness in fantasy colors that include the most exotic, vibrant color combinations ever seen in the history of the commercial hair industry. The elaborate hair designs of today compares with the well known era defined by the extravagance of Queen Marie Antoinette of France.

Although classic and very conservative looks have maintained their popularity, there is a dramatic and very extreme change in the attitudes of today's hair designs. There exists today a huge new range of artistic freedom and a greater desire for frequent changes in hair fashion, resulting in increased spending on the part of the wearers. There are no parameters where lengths, textures, lines and most certainly colors are concerned. Anything goes. Bright, fantasy shades are just as commonplace as the most conservative hues imaginable. It is a direct repercussion of the forces emanating from the cartoon
era of video games, Rock and Roll, Hip Hop and the continuously merging international cultures of the twenty first century.

The commerce in natural hair is currently surpassing any other products in the beauty industry. Even persons of the lowest economic strata who wear hair are not adverse to paying exorbitant prices. This practice of wearing commercial hair has become so commonplace that it is rare to see a stylish black woman without this fabulous fashion accessory. Even with all those tremendous numbers of women who choose this means of wearing their hair, there are almost just as many that choose to wear the styles of natural hair, which has never before been seen in such an infinite variety of exciting hair designs as are popular today. Not even in the late Sixties, when the Afro was popular as an expression of racial pride has it claimed the imagination of so many artists and fascinated so many consumers.

The United States is currently the leader of hair sales in the world; however, any place in the world where there is a population of black people, it is a superb place to be in the hair business. Although classic and futuristic looks that are prevalent today is constantly being developed in a variety of countries.

Like most commercial resources, it is a question of supply and demand. The growing market is forcing manufacturers to seek new sources for hair. One of the fastest growing markets for the raw or virgin hair is being harvested in increasing amounts in India. It is of a finer variety and has a softer texture than common to most Asian hair. This makes it attractive to those who are willing to spend more and engage in creating lighter colors that were formerly looked upon as being in poor taste.

Today, thanks to India and some of the Chinese manufacturers that are willing to deal on a wholesale basis with the black stylist/salon owners we see a great many more salons offering hair for sale. Keep up the good work hairdressers. There is a mountain of gold in the hair trade and anyone can get into the business.

ASK HAIR SPY FOR SOME INFORMATION THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO GET INTO THE HAIR TRADE. 

Barbering business in Ghana is money making venture, depending on the location of the shop. Various barbering shops scattered across the country charge according to the location of the shop. The nature and sustainability of every barbering shop depends on the location of the shop. The location will determine how much one can charge a customer for barbering his or her hair. In the early 80's, a group of young barbers came together to form an association of barbers called  Ghana Association of Barbers and Barbering Saloon Owners (GABBSO) to bring standard in the barbering profession; the association has also joined a labor union called Industrial and Commercial Works Union (ICU). Also, the National Vocation Training Institute (N.V.T.I) will organize standardized exams for the barbers. Very soon you'll have to obtain a license to own a barber shop in Ghana..............By Raphael Azikitry


Michelle Carter
Editor