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

Check Out the Recap of Radio-One Richmond’s Stone Soul Festival

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stone soul fantasiaRadio-One Richmond held it’s Stone Soul 2013 Music and Food Festival this past weekend and it was an absolute sold-out success! With performances from Fantasia, SWV, BBD, HI-Five, Raheem DeVaughn, Cameo and a host of others, Virginia was treated to the show of lifetime. Peep some of the highlights below.Fantasia took us back to the 80s during her headlining set at the SOLD OUT Stone Soul 2013. Check out a clip of her performance twerkin’ for the gods, 80″²s style. If you were wondering yes shoes went flying off, and anyone who knows “˜Tasia knows what that means!Fantasia PeformanceThe ladies went insane screaming for  Raheem Devaughn“˜s attention at  Stone Soul 2013.   Their call was answered as he jumped off stage and over the barricades to perform live from the audience. Check out this once in a lifetime moment from the SOLD OUT 2013 Stone Soul Music and Food Festival!Raheem DeVaughnDid BBD, Stone Soul 2013″˜s most anticipated act live up to the anticipation and expectations of the fans?BBD PerformanceSWV looked and sounded better than ever at Stone Soul 2013. While the ladies sang to the gods hit after hit, the fellas were praising the man above hip after hip! Check their Stone Soul set below!SWV Performance

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