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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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Boy Azooga Share New Track “O Silly Me” Out Now On Heavenly Recordings

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Boy Azooga Share New Track “O Silly Me” Out Now On Heavenly Recordings

Today Boy Azooga, who released their critically-acclaimed debut album 1,2, Kung Fu! in 2018 on Heavenly Recordings, make a return with brand new track “O Silly Me“. The track is part of a standalone release that also features a cover of “U.F.O.” by cult singer-songwriter Jim Sullivan and will be available on Friday December 13th, 2019 through Heavenly Recordings. Listen to “O Silly Me” HERE.Davey Newington of the band comments on the tracks: “O Silly Me is a song about worry: written when worried that might hopefully ease some worry for other worriers. Hope you enjoy it (no worries if not). And I was introduced to Jim Sullivan’s U.F.O last year by Tom Friend in Friendly Records. It has become one of my favourite ever albums since. Hope we did it some justice! Would like to dedicate this version to Pete, safe voyage on your U.F.O.”Boy Azooga are currently writing and recording the follow up to 1,2, Kung Fu!, details of which will be announced in due course.Finally, having played a sold-out U.K. headline tour, including a triumphant show at London’s Scala, and more recently having been personally invited, supported Neil Young on a number of European shows over the summer, Boy Azooga take their freewheeling live show on the road again in November to support Liam Gallagher on a number of his forthcoming U.K. Arena shows. The full list of dates is as follows:

LIVE DATES:

11/23/2019 – Clockenflap Festival – HONG KONG11/24/2019– Urbanscapes @ Sentul Depot – KUALA LUMPUR11/26/2019 – Motorpoint Arena – NOTTINGHAM (with Liam Gallagher)11/28/2019 – O2 Arena – LONDON (with Liam Gallagher)11/29/2019 – O2 Arena – LONDON (with Liam Gallagher)12/14/2019 – YES – MANCHESTER (Boy Azooga Christmas Party)

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