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Allie Davis

Allie Davis is a University of Missouri Alumna from Chicago, IL. She’s always known that she loves to storytell. It started as a practice that was reserved for her grandmother’s kitchen table. After long days at school she’d come home to her grandmother’s kitchen and retell the dramatic events of a tween. As she explored her academic endeavors and conversed with more professionals, she realized that there was a strong urge to get creative. From there she unleashed her hidden passion for writing, which ultimately led to the start of her personal blog, Letters From A Young Black woman.

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Beauty or Battlefield? Navigating the Modern Hair Industry as a Black Woman

By Alexandria Davis ● Beauty ● August 27, 2024

As the Black hair industry evolves, so do the challenges for young Black women seeking quality, care, and respect. From last-minute cancellations to unclear policies, many are left frustrated and questioning the professionalism of their stylists. Through personal stories and industry-wide concerns, many Black women now ask: Is the modern hair experience a battlefield?