Women snatched and grabbed over $15,000 worth of hair from the racks in his store in Houston, Texas

 

 

You’ve got so many celebrities wearing this type of hair now, and so many women want that look” said store owner  Kehlin “Mr. Indian Hair” Farooq. Four women snatched and grabbed over $15,000 worth of hair from the racks in his store in Houston, Texas. The incident was caught on surveillance cameras (see video on this page) and four suspects have now been apprehended.

The average value for a bundle of hair is about $150 to 200 dollars.” Kehlin ‘Mr. Indian Hair’ Farooq, Entrepreneur

We know the economy is tight and people gotta eat — but dayyum. There are certainly better ways to get involved in the business of black hair.

 This is one of the reasons why organizers are planning the first ever International Black Hair Summit: The Business of Black Hair. The event is scheduled for October 22-25, 2014 in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

What say you?

 A thought from BOBSA By Sam Ennon

This is the reason we should organizers the black hair distributors in the United States. We do not condone what  these ladies did it would've been nice if they would approach the merchant and ask to sell here for him. These ladies deftly know where to go to sell the hair. It would be great if some way we could recruit them. Once they do their time, they know how to use social media in selling the hair.

 There is a lot of entrepreneurs men and women and our black community. Like these ladies that would be excellent sales reps, for the new and upcoming black hair distributors.

 

Keep in mind that Koreans control the distribution of hair in our black community through their brick-and-mortar stores.

something to think about.

International Black Hair Summit: "The Business of Black Hair"

International Black Hair Summit: "The Business of Black Hair"

This powerful gathering will happen for 3-days, from October 22-25, 2014 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The venue is the Montego Bay Convention Centre. There will be presentations, panel discussions, and lots of networking. We will showcase our hair, our fashion, our style, our culture and we will make a difference.

1.       Consider the following points:

2.       Korean domination of Beauty Supply Stores and the retail side of the business

3.       Major multi-national corporations like L'Oreal and Revlon dominate the manufacturing

4.       Distribution is concentrated with retailers like Walmart and the Korean-owned beauty suppliers

5.       Wholesale distribution of products is dominated by non-Black owned businesses

6.       Government imposing burdensome and unnecessary licensing requirements on natural hairbraiders

Collectively these realities attack our cultural legacy, our race-esteem and our ability to provide financially for the future 7 generations.

These are global issues for the Black community. Imagine what else we could do simply by taking control, ownership and direction of this vital economic, business and cultural institution.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

·         Hair Industry Professionals

·         Salon owners

·         Barbers

·         Hair stylists

·         Entrepreneurs

·         Students

·         Educators

·         Product manufacturers

·         Product distributors

·         Retailers

·         Beauty Industry Professionals

·         Holistic Health and Wellness Practitioners

·         Grassroots community activists

·         Organization leaders

·         Government leaders

·         Local and international consumers

·         Youth seeking career and employment advice and inspiration

·         Small Business Enterprises looking to expand their business

·         Corporate buyers for supplier diversity, recruitment, or branding

·         People interested in learning more about the Business of Black Hair

 

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