Salon WOES

Open mic Stand up comedy @ Brighter Day christian Church

2017-03-01T16:31:00.001-08:00

Salon Woes!

2013-06-18T09:51:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody it's your girl back at it again!

         Well the other day I was talking to my friend and she seemed quite upset with her hairstylist.She went on to say that she has been calling her stylist for the past week and she haven't returned her calls. See with some people they are really quick to bash black owned businesses; no one really talks about the black clientele or clientele period!
      I understand that Americans always stress that "The customer is ALWAYS right". The problem with that slogan is that clients use it to abuse the Service provider. Now back to the story I was telling ,you see every hairstylist has a D.N.R list, no not do not resuscitate but Do Not REBOOK.
     There are two criterias to get on this list one is that you are a D.D and two you are a Dollar Menu Client.
So your asking what does this all mean? Let's start with D.D. D.D stands for Demanding Diva. People like this often think they are Beyonce or Paris Hilton twin sister. They come into the salon and during their consultation they all this unrealistic demands. As a stylist you survive the consultation, but the minute you start cutting a small strand of hair the client starts complaining and criticizing everything. They don't like this and that. Sometimes it get so bad that basic sew-in that is suppose to take four hours tops can take up to twelve!! Now if your complaining like that your not expressing discontent your being unnecessarily difficult and hard to manage.
     What you have to realize is that hair is a business. No stylist wants to spend twelve hours on a job that could be done in a third of time. See most stylist get paid per client and not per hour. Therefore your stylist just lost three potential clients that could her brought her income. Now my mom usually says to me "Not everything is about money". I have to agree and disagree with her, because you don't pay your bills with no money. Those three clients that your stylist lost is the money that she could have used for rent, tuition or child care and you cheat her out of it.
     A part from the money aspect this is what causes most stylist appointment books run LATE! In return the stylist will have a bad reputation in city. Everybody talks about how black women NEVER stick to time. Or they take to long to do your hair, but how can you with clients like that?
     Now on to the Dollar Menu Client. Dollar Menu Clients are the people who want to look like Beyonce, but for pennies on the dollar. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with being on a BUDGET! The problem is you cant walk into a salon thinking that your stylist will do Box Braids at waist-length for fifty dollars! That is ridiculous and it is an insult! The reason being is that Box Braids take up to twelve hours to do. So roughly your client is paying you 4.80 an hour. You cant want to look like Beyonce and be on a dollar menu budget. The two doesn't match. FYI if you wanna act like Beyonce just know that Beyonce stylist Kim Kimble charges $650 for a sew-in plus travel expenses.
     Please note you do not have to look like a celebrity in order to look great. There are styles that look great like cornrows and they don't cost that much. You would quit your job if your boss pays you below standard, so why should your stylist work below the standard?

But in all, there is hope here are some helpful tips to make sure that both parties are happy:

1) Always call ahead for pricing. Knowing how much something cost will save you time and embarrassment.

2) Only ask for a discount on certain conditions such as; If I refer three clients can I get a 25% discount for my next service. Stylist love this because referrals save alot of time and money on Marketing.

3) Bring a picture of the exact style you want and stick with it if your not sure about what you want then wait until are

4) Wait till the end to express discontent. You never really know what your stylist's work looks like until its done.

5) Come to your appointments on time. Time is Everything

With that being said I'm currently accepting new clients for more information please call 330-459-5860
This is your one and only Chinonso Nkwocha

cookies4college

2013-02-23T20:32:00.002-08:00

Hello everyone,
Man it has been a LONG time! I missed you all!!! Well I would to start by giving you an update on my life. I'm close to fininshing my bachelor degree in Biology and I've been applying to pharmacy schools. But recently I have been feeling regrets of not reaching my potential.

I know right now you are probably wondering what am I talking about. Well some of you know that I have a passion for hair. I have always wanted to go to cosmetology but I wasn't given the opportunity to go. Now that I am finishing my degree and transitioning into graduate school. Why not go?

I know people look at me why would wanna do that. I always answer, because it makes me happy. Everytime I tell people what my plans are, they always ask me, so how are you gonna pay for that? Usually this question gives me a slap of reality and I usually answer I don't know. But I won't let money get in the way of my dreams. So I decided that I should run a fundraiser, hence the title Cookies4College.

So this is how the fundraiser works, I have set up an account with Gofundme here is the linkcookies4college. Where people can make donations for excellent reward list on the site. But the biggest reward is to see your favorite blogger live out her dreams and help others.Rougly cosmetology school cost 9,000 dollars but 3,000 is enough for me to start. This will cover the price of my hair kit, books and tuition and my hair portfolio. You can trust your dollar will be put to good use.

I ask of you to please help in anyway you can whether it be a donation for my cause or to share this information with everyone in your network. And God will truely bless you
-Chinonso Nkwocha
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My black girl hair problems

2012-12-03T06:02:00.001-08:00

        Hey its me again! I decided to take a break from finals and vent. Well recently i decided to go natural. To be precise it was on 09-29-2011. Now the term going natural varies from person to person. But to me going natural means allowing your hair to grow into its natural state. Which means no perms, texturizers, and pressing. So on that day I believe I was about to attend a wedding and I went to the bathroom and chopped my hair all off.
       I received a mixture of reactions from different people. My parents and other African parents absolutely hated it. But from my friends and classmates they loved it. Now I'm usually not swede by people opinion but the opinion that swede me the most was that of corporate America.
       You I see I work in a predominatly white pharmacy and let say they are not the most racial tolerate. Or should I say culturally tolerate. So I decided to assimilate into mainstream america, which is wearing wigs and sew-ins so I wouldn't look off going to work. A part of me hated this idea because I felt good about my natural hair. Then the other part of me realizes that corporate america has not gotten to that point yet. I instantly remember my cousin who is in law school and he had dreads and he told me that the dean told him that the dreads had to go! What is a girl to do?
Sincerly
Chinonso Nkwocha
p.s this is a picture of my new hair cut

my love for politics

2012-11-02T11:22:00.003-07:00

OMG! Yesterday might have been the best day of my life thus far. Well it all started last week when I heard that Barack Obama is coming to campus. Most of you might not know this about me but I am a nerd when it comes to politics. And I feel utterly fusterated when people dont share the same passion with me! I mean we have pressing issue at stake there is no room for complacency!! Well Obama cancelled the event because of hurricane sandy which, is understandable but he sent something better the nex dayt which is bill clinton! :)
Now when I heard that bill clinton was comming to campus I immediately change plans and cut my organic chemistry lab short. So here, I have photos from the event and also videos, that might not be on the news.
Did I mention that I shook bill Clinton hand thank god there paramatics around. (Sigh) if only I could get bill clinton to sign my lab notebook. Maybe I could sold it and became a millionaire. But I guess Clinton understands the value of an education. Till next time
ps Make sure you vote november 6. the links below will lead to video on my youtube channel. If the links doesnt work my youtube name is Purelylovin
sincerly

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Chinonso Nkwocha

Introducing Shine Attract

2012-08-28T07:50:00.001-07:00

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2012-08-20T10:14:00.001-07:00

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dating dealbreaker

2012-07-12T11:13:00.000-07:00

Hey guys long time! This blog was made to satisfy your curiosity about me :) till next time
chinonso Nkwocha

My new business

2012-04-19T16:26:00.004-07:00

Alot of people admire my work ethic and often I get ask what do I do for a living. Sometimes Im tempted to say Im every woman! Well for starters Im a FULL-time student trying to enter pharmacy school. Outside of school I started doing hair in my basement. From there I slowly expanded to sell avon. Oh yea did I forget to mention that work in the pharmacy. But Im really excited for my newest business adventure, which is my store. You heard me right! I decided to join partnership with my parents to open up Elegant Children's Wear. This store practically a bridal shop that specializes everything from flower girl dress to tuxedoes and all the accesories. So Im really excited If your curious please feel free to contact me @734-968-2879 or facebook me for more details @https://www.facebook.com/#!/purelylovin
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Davinci

2012-04-11T15:34:00.000-07:00

Hey guys long time! As some you know I am really picky when I comes to music. I dont like alot music that has alot of cussing in it or degrades women . But I have stumbled on this hot track that I like called "Invincible". Which I feel like I can relate with. Anyways I the beat to this song and there is not much autotune so it sound natural.

Anyways the artist of this song goes by Davinci. But I call him DWillis. Aka Darrick Willis me and him go way back. haha im not gonna tell you any more lol. But listen to this track at the link below and tell me how you feel about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyxxBqaIqIk&feature=youtu.be
P.S your girl
Chinonso Nkwocha

Unbareable pain

2012-02-27T13:52:00.000-08:00

So today I tuned into the news to see that a local high school near my area was involved in a school shooting. I instantly had a flashed back of when I was in high school and the times I was bullied. Man did I get the worst of it in sophomore year.

So before I give you the story of my bullying experience I have to give you little background info about myself. I'm not the stereotypical black girl. I was the type in high that spoke proper English. I wasn't crazy about getting my weave done every two weeks. So yes my hair was naturally curly and NAPPY. And yes I'm AFRICAN which makes my situation worst because black and African people don't get along. So basically I'm a nappy headed African kid that doesn't wear name BRAND! Back to the story

I remember being in Mrs. Frazier math class during Christmas and every time during winter I get this really bad cold sore on my nose. So this girl saw the cold sore and started singing Rudolph the red nose reindeer at me. It wasn't just her she had a click of friends in that class who chimed in on it. Every time I walked passed the CLICK they would say "Look at that nappy headed Bitch right there"!!!!! And everybody turns to look at me. I remember riding the bus one i touched my hair and pulled gum and paper out of it. I also remember sitting lunch and this gay guy starting making these weird chimpanzee clicking noises and starting crack African racial jokes. Everybody at the lunch table started to bust out in laughter. I ran out of the cafeteria in tears. After that incident i never at in cafeteria I chose to eat during class or in the library where no one can see me. Within sophomore and junior year I gain about fifty pounds!!! So back to the girl I was talking about. Me and her rode the same bus. One day as she was getting off with her friend she used her and friend used there elbow to knock the back of my head. I looked at them and said "You fat bitches if cant watch where your going without noggin people then it time for you to lose weight"! They heard and couldn't believe what I said. That day I went to my room and prayed I said " Lord it's time for you to vindicate me and if you don't step in I will. I cant take this anymore"! I already told my sister to watch out something might happen tomorrow.

The next as I prepared to go to class I placed a large knife in my pocket and some sewing needles. As I went to my math class before I got a chance to sit down I saw note placed on my desk. It was an apology letter for all the things done to me from the girl and her crew. I touch my lap and realized that I came close to mutilating people that day. I quickly excused myself to bathroom and prayed to God "And said thank You saved me". I went back to my locker to put the knife away and I praised for a second chance. :)

I'm in a great state of mind. I have an awesome career and about to start pharmacy school. I lost some of the weight I gained. When I looked back from where I came from I realized that most of the people that inflicted so much pain on me are either in jail, drug addict, alcoholics or have baby daddy drama. I have forgiven those people because forgiven them sets me free :)

But I wanna tell those who are being bullied to pray that what saved me. That there is light at the end of the tunnel. there are so many bullying support groups you can join to seek help. But most all don't give up.
Feel free to comment and tell me your thoughts

Sincerely your girl
Chinonso Nkwocha
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African parents vs. American Parents " The Sex Talk"

2011-12-29T13:22:00.000-08:00

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My cold feet for the Holidays

2011-12-23T17:30:00.000-08:00

I noticed a weird pattern among the guys I dated during the holidays. I basically call it the Holiday Cold Feet. Usually this trend happens for me around Valentine's, Christmas and Sweetest day. But it varies for other people. So basically Holiday Cold Feet is when your lover dumps you because a holiday is coming up. Which I feel it is completely Wrong. Men don't know that other men are looking at their women during the Holidays. So brothers if you don't want a ~~Robbery~~ to happen to you during the holidays ~~DON'T~~ dump your GIRLFRIENDS.People seem to date when it is convenient for them. It sad that people don't consider their partner when they are making drastic decision such as a break up. Guys don't even think how their girlfriend will feel when they are dumped and hurting.

I remember dating a guy a week before valentines day he dumped me! Then a week after he asked me out . Other guys that I have dated will not accept my calls on holidays. So as for me I'm tired of dating guys that doesn't appreciate my worth.The next guy who dumps because of the Holidays I will chop HIS balls off and feed it to the Pigeons. So I have decided that I'm going to leave my dating life into GOD'S hands. I know at the due time God will send someone who can afford and appreciate me.

Please don't get me wrong I am not a materialistic girl. I am the complete opposite of that. Trust me I am, I never grew up with a silver spoon in my mouth. I just want a guy who can tell me, "Merry Christmas babe. Although times are tough I just wanted to tell you I love you". That is the best Christmas gift to me.

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women please don't traumitze ME!!!!!!!!!!

2011-12-22T14:59:00.000-08:00

Chei, chineke I can not believe what I saw at the gym! This woman came to the gym with no bra on!!!. Nonsense, does she think her breast are Christmas bells? They should not be ringing like that,eh. I can not imagine myself going to the gym with no bra on. My breast size is 40 D. So if I attempt to run on the treadmill with no bra, my breast will knock me out and put me a coma! Hey, women, women put a bra on before coming to the gym. Or is your breast magnets for men? Is this the new way to attract men. Please ooo if you are looking for a good bra, Avon sells them. You can find them on the link belowIf you can't afford them just contact me I will give it to you FREE! But please do not traumatize me like this again or else I refuse to go to the gym! I will remain a thick madame
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Is your lover a commitment phobe?

2011-12-21T19:16:00.000-08:00

Two things struck me this week. One was a conversation with one of my girlfriends and the other thing we will talk about alittle bit later. Ok so my friend has been dating a her man for about four years and she wants a ring. The problem is he doesn't want to settle. It's not like he doesn't love her. He just doesn't want to commit. The first thing that came to mind was what was his childhood like? Then second question I had was, what was his dating life like before you?

I asked this question because the love a child recieves determines how you will love as an adult. I remember back in the day I used to tell my mama that "I never wanted to get married and never wanted children. At first she thought I was gay. Little did she know I was traumitized!

I remember particularly, going over a close family friends house and the parents got into a major arguement. The arguement escalated into violence that night. I remember trying to restrain the parents. I was screaming, crying and everything I could to do to stop it, I tried it. Everytime we were over there fights like that would start. I felt like I was walking on eggshell, so I would quietly stay in conner and not say anything. Instead of holding themselves accountable, they blamed the kids and everything else for their misbehavior. Never themselves though. I witness that domestic violence for about three years. It started when I was about twelve and in middle school.

You know middle school is the time for crushes and boyfriends. My experience with my first boyfriend wasn't the greatest. Also in middle school I witness a lot of my friends parents getting divorced. So I feel that my experience with relationships at an early age caused me to be scarred emotionally when it came to commitment. I dated a lot of great guys in high school but because I had a deep fear of commitment I never really gave my all in relationships. So boys were like toys you break them and move on. But there is hope for me.

I got to see the couple receive counseling and prayers. Right now as we speak they are fine and happily married. But they left me mentally and emotionally scarred. But I received my breakthrough by a church intervention. It was a young adult single convention at my church and one of the topic was marriage and commitment. I gathered courage to expressed all the traumatizing things I seen in marriage and spoke about it to the congregation. My church offered me counseling and prayers. Three years later I leave a open mind to the thought of marriage and I fear it no more.

So back to the second thing that struck me was, my pastor preached this week he said,"Some of us lost our innocence and need to go back to being virgins at love." I feel like some of us has been broken, so many times that we see no point to committing.

So if your lover is a commitment phobe, ask if there is anything traumatizing that happen in their childhood or do they have any fears?. Because if a man never seen his father in his life. If a girl sees her auntie get beat every night. How do you think your lover knows how to express their love, when their life has been so traumatic? Therefore they play out what they experienced in their childhood into their love life. My advice to these couples is to seek counseling and maybe prayers, like I did. So your burden will be light.

This heart felt blog was written by your girl Chinonso Nkwocha. It took a lot to put this out there.So if you like this blog like it, tweet it and share it.
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It's Party TIME!!!!!!!!

2011-08-24T15:11:00.000-07:00

So many people usually say to me, why don't you wear earrings? What I feel like saying is why is it your business!!! I usually go on to tell them that for me earrings are to heavy for my ears and sometimes certain metals irritate my ears. They go on to tell me that all women should wear earrings and I shouldn't feel like a women without them. In mind I feel like saying,"Who is you tell me how a women should feel"!!!! I mean after years of hearing people say your pretty but you will be much prettier with earrings on, I decided to give them a try again! Perfect opportunity came when I was moving away from Michigan and into Ohio. One of my best childhood friends gave me these beautiful black and red earrings. The major difference was this earrings were made of of beads and it didnt have much metal on it! Which is great for my sensitive skin! I was so excited when she told me, that her and her sisters are having a jewerly party, but sad realizing that I live to far to go. She assured me that I can order my jewerly thru her facebook page and pay thru paypal. For those of you that is going to be in the Inskter, Michigan area, I'm pretty sure you can attend the party on my behave. There is going to be meatpies, music and games and much more! If you can't attend you can place an order online @ http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=25716412 or call 734-334-3184

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Avon Give-a-way

2011-07-23T18:56:00.000-07:00

Hello,
Thank you for stopping by! So the other day I was doing some last minute shopping with my mom. She was ranting about a benefit that she was suppose to receive free but it turns out that there was a catch to it or something. You know how moms' can rant and vent about stuff when they are mad! As I was zoning out of the lecture the last thing I can remember her saying is "Chinonso, nothing in this country is ever free! (Thick Nigerian Accent)
                I had to think to myself is what she is saying true? I have received a couple of free things before with no strings attached. Not to say I am rebelling against my mom but, I just have a different opinion. I can even prove it! Here is prove Purely Lovin with Avon is having a give-a-way!!!!! All you have to do is sign up by providing your name, number and email address. I know your thinking whoa! What do you need that personal information for? The answer is simple just to contact you if you win.
              So let's address some common fears. First questions I get commonly is do I have to pay for shipping and handling? The answer is no! Next question will my information be used for any third party.The answer is No. Rather your information will be discarded! Do you send spam emails.The answer is no we hate spam just as much as you do! We only send emails about Exclusive Avon Sales only if you want it.
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