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

LG Announces Inspiring Young Winners of Life’s Good Music Project

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‘Life’s Good’ Message Amplified by Young Voices Coming Together through Global Online Music Contest

LG Electronics (LG) has announced the three winners of its Life’s Good Music Project with H.E.R., which attracted more than a thousand talented young musicians from around the world.

Launching in August as part of LG’s Life’s Good campaign aimed at supporting and encouraging young voices, the virtual music contest drew submissions from aspiring performers from countries all over the globe. Each entrant was tasked with completing a song from the first 16 bars written and composed by a young Grammy Award-winning musician.

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The Life’s Good Music Project final winners are Claire Ernst of Nashville, Tenn., Andrew Music Williams of Long Beach, Calif., and Jake Chapman of Los Angeles, Calif. Selected on the strength and passion so evident in their outstanding submissions, the three individuals have earned the opportunity to collaborate (virtually) with the Grammy Award-winning musician. Together, the four extraordinary young artists will create a piece with the message of “Life’s Good” to be released later this year.

Although they come from different places and backgrounds, Claire, Andrew and Jake all share a love of making music that began at a very young age. Claire has been writing songs since second grade, while multi-instrumentalist Jake started playing piano as a six-year-old then mastered the vibraphone as a middle school student.

The winners are also united in their desire to create music that resonates and empowers. “I believe everyone needs hope in life, especially during the times we are in now,” said Andrew Music Williams. “Although there is a lot going on, somehow, we have to find the good in what’s meant to be tough. The movement Life’s Good is something I could not pass up. I love to inspire through songs.”

“Congratulations to the three winners. We simply can’t wait to hear what they come up with together,” remarked Kim Jin-hong, head of LG’s Global Marketing Center. “And a sincere thank you to everyone who participated – we witnessed such powerful talent and have no doubt that each and every musician that joined us in the Life’s Good Music Project will continue to make the world a better place.”

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