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

Gibson Sponsors The 19th Annual USA Songwriting Competition

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gibson1Gibson Guitars, the largest guitar manufacturer in United States sponsors the 19th Annual USA Songwriting Competition.Craig Anderton, the Executive Vice President and Guitar and Recording Musician guru said “It’s great that we are sponsoring USA Songwriting Competition. I have seen this in various musicians magazines in the past years and it has great reputation in the music industry”.Karen Randle, the Artist Relations of USA Songwriting Competition said “We are so proud and have utmost gratitude to have such a famous brand support our event”.From humble beginnings in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1894, Gibson Brands has grown into a global powerhouse in the music and sound industries encompassing a premier portfolio of brands—including Gibson, Epiphone, Dobro, Valley Arts, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin, Hamilton, Chickering, Wurlitzer, Cakewalk, KRK Systems, TASCAM, Cerwin-Vega!, Stanton, Onkyo, Integra, TEAC, TASCAM Professional Software, and Esoteric. Throughout its astounding evolution, Gibson Brands continue to represent the ideal combination of innovation, tradition, and a dedication to improving design while maintaining the highest level of craftsmanship.About USA Songwriting CompetitionUSA Songwriting Competition has a long history of having winners getting recording and publishing contracts, have their songs placed on the charts as well as having their songs placed on film and television. The 2013 top winner entered the 2013 USA Songwriting Competition unsigned, came out winning the top prize, got signed to Island Records and hit the Billboard 100 charts at #35. The top two winners of 2011: Nenna Yvonne and Alexander Cardinale were signed to Interscope Records after their win. The 2007 winner hit Top 10 on the Billboard charts with his winning song. The 2005 Winner of the Country category had his winning song cut by Country Superstar Faith Hill. The 2005 winner of the Pop category was signed by Interscope Records; went on to hit Top 10 on the Billboard 200 Album charts. Our 2008 winner appeared on David Letterman TV show and was signed to a record label. For more information, visit:https://www.songwriting.net

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