Nadia Vassell Salon Gives Back

Nadia Vassell was looking for a way to give back to the community and after donating beauty services to children going back to school with her church, The Lighthouse Christian Church, she decided to donate two days of beauty to women of TLC.  In the span of just three hours per day The Nadia Vassell Salon performed salon services on about 12 women of the TLC (Transitional Living Community).  Services included Wash, Deep Conditioning treatment, Trims, and Hair Styling.

TLC helps women heal through intensive counseling, linking them to a range of services available in the community, and offering many group activities that help them express themselves—including literary and poetry discussions, yoga, exercise, talent shows and producing their own original works of art.

The goal of TLC is to help residents move out of the shelter and into their own apartments in the community. Last year, and every year since 1997, TLC has helped more than 50 homeless, mentally ill women to apply for and secure their own apartments— a total of more than 700 women. Over 90% of all women placed in apartments by TLC retain their independent housing for six months or more after they graduate from the program. 

Sister Kelly( rep from The LightHouse Christian Church) Ashley, Nadia, and Amanda (L to R).

Nadia on Dr. Oz

On the 24th of February, I was on the Dr. Oz show discussing and demonstrating how to get longer hair without getting a weave.
I had no idea that people didn't know about clip-ons or clip-in hair extensions.

Why would someone choose clip-ons?

1.  They are easy to put in and they are easy to remove.
2.  Get longer fuller hair instantly and even add color without damaging your own hair.
3. No tension, no commitment, and you can continue to do your weekly hair and scalp regimen.

How to apply clip-ons?
1. Figure out where you want to add your clip-ons
2. Part the hair horizontally, from ear to ear. Tease the parted section (this creates extra hold)
3. Slide the opened clips into the teased hair and apply a little pressure to close the clips (it wont hurt)

Nadia wears the same dress as J-LO

 

March 5th was my birthday, shared it with close friends and family.  Uploaded pics to my Instagram and moments later my Instagram friends began tagging me in a post that Fashion Bomb Daily posted of J-LO wearing the same dress I wore on my birthday.

Details of the dress:  Self Portrait $275, Purchased from SHOPBOP

A retro-inspired wrap dress composed of tactile snake-print jacquard and perforated faux leather. Exposed zips close the hip pocket and placket. Peaked lapels frame the deep V neckline, and epaulets accent the padded straps. Sleeveless. Lined. 

Shoes  Shutz, $85 now on SHOPBOP

Metal pyramid studs and chevrons detail a pair of peep-toe Schutz booties. A sexy stiletto heel finishes the dramatic look. Exposed back zip and leather sole.  These booties are a all nighter, very comfortable.

My look was complete with smokey eyes by Blood Sweat Heel makeup artist Ashley Sophia

Until next time