Introduction

Scammers are targeting clients looking to get their hair braided by using real stylists’ work and creating fake social media pages.

Reports of Scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is receiving reports of scams targeting individuals wanting braids. Scammers take pictures from legitimate stylists and post them on fake social media pages.

Modus Operandi

Potential clients find the fake pages and book appointments, often making small deposits. Clients realize they have been scammed when they do not hear back from the supposed stylist on the appointment day.

Impact on Legitimate Businesses

Real stylists like Porsche Hensley, who has been braiding hair for over 10 years and owns Divine Innovation 615 in Nashville, are affected. Hensley reported instances where clients arrived for appointments, only to find out they were scammed.

Precautions to Avoid Scams

BBB advises not to pay for the service in full before the appointment. Visit the stylist’s location before booking. Verify the stylist’s work by searching for them online and including the word “scam” after their name. Ask for the stylist’s license number and verify it.

Continuing the Business

Despite the scams, stylists like Porsche Hensley remain undeterred and continue their work.

Conclusion

Scammers exploiting the popularity of hair braiding are causing issues for both clients and legitimate stylists. Clients are advised to take precautions to ensure they are booking authentic services.

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Monday, May 12, 2025

A R I Z O N A RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK “STILL ALIVE”

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A R I Z O N A RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK “STILL ALIVE”

Today, Atlantic/APG recording band A R I Z O N A unveil the music video for their emotionally charged track “Still Alive”. The video, which premieres on VMAN, is their latest visual off their critically acclaimed sophomore album, ASYLUM.The powerful track touches on overcoming hardships and the chorus backs it up by declaring, “I just won’t die…baby, I’m still alive.” The video’s entrancing colors, hypnotizing lights, and old-school static coincides with every beat to emphasize the message A R I Z O N A is sharing in “Still Alive”.“‘Still Alive’ punctuates the idea that you’re going to go through these crazy moments in life and these weird times – bad things and good things. The message in that song is even though you go through those things, you don’t have to lose your fight,” says Zachary Charles about the track.Following the arrival of their sophomore album ASYLUM, which generated over 100 million streams and counting, A R I Z O N A dropped a series of performance videos for their single “Problems,” which exceeded 8 million streams globally in addition to nearly 1 million video views and “Where You Are”, which racked up close to 200,000 video views. Additionally, the band continues to garner widespread acclaim. Billboard praised “Problems” as “a perfect introduction…the song perfectly encompasses the overall feel of the album.” Idolator raved, “The follow-up to 2017’s breakout release GALLERY features a wealth of thoughtful electro/alt-pop anthems.”

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