Jennifer

When people ask me “how long have you been doing hair”? I always say “all of my life”. Honestly I have memories as a two year old at my day care sitting amongst a group of girls trying to copy their mommy’s braid, twist or cornrow. By the time I was 4 I could cornrow with ease. I was born with a genuine love and skill for hair. My father is a barber, it’s in my genes.

I embarked upon Baltimore in 1995 to start my degree in Liberal Arts at Morgan State University. Many of my days and nights were spent as a campus hair stylist. Even at the college level I was the favorite beautician. Ladies and gentlemen would call on me for one extreme style to the most simple. Often times, the client would have their own vision, relay it to me and watch as their idea came to life. I was always just having fun, enjoying my hobby.

Once I finally graduated I planned on attending law school but the birth of my daughter and second child put the brakes on that. I wanted my independence and that could only be found through a job. I became a high school teacher for the Baltimore City Public School system. After about 2 years in the teaching field I knew I needed a major change. I decided to follow my passion and attend Cosmetology school in Baltimore. Once again I was in my element creating hair masterpieces with a loving feel. I finally saw the truth; the hair industry is where I had to be.

Although I have a love for all types of hair, my love for African American history draws me closer to natural hair. The opportunity to work on natural hair is truly a blessing. There is special connection that occurs while loving someone’s natural hair. I say loving because it is that type of experience for me.

I’m also an award winning stylist that has competed in the Bronner Brother’s hair show in Baltimore in May of 2005. In October of 2005 I participated in the Milky Way Hair show at the Baltimore Convention Center and placed 4th out of 13. Though I enjoyed these experiences, I felt a void. There was definitely something missing. That something was a legitimate platform for natural hair art. In August of 2007 I produced my own natural hair show, “A Hair Journey” at the Frederick Douglas, Isaac Meyers at Maritime Park located in Fells Point. It was followed by “Naturally Me, Island Experience” in 2008. Both Hair shows provided me the platform I needed to express my creativity with natural hair. There will be more Hair Shows and Exhibits in the future, no doubt.

Contrary to popular belief natural hair allows the most versatility. When you receive services from me you leave overjoyed and surprised by all the possibilities. Versatility is my specialty; I can do just about anything.

Step out of the box, Naturally Jennifer