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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Thursday, May 15, 2025

THE VOICE 2014 Tour Kicks Off in San Antonio

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Tessanne-Chin

Fans of the hit NBC show, “The Voice”, can finally see their favorite contestants live as the season’s talented top Finalists and favorite past stars hit the road on a huge summer tour. Talpa Media and AEG Live announced today the 31-show concert tour launches June 21st in San Antonio, TX and stops in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto, ON before wrapping in Redmond, WA on August 2.

Tickets go on sale April 17 at 10:00 AM local via www.thevoice.com/tour and www.aeglive.com. Already confirmed on the tour is Jamaica native and Season 5 champ, Tessanne Chin. Also joining the tour from Season 5 is soul-pop teen artist, and runner up, Jacquie Lee and vocal powerhouse and family man, Will Champlin. Dia Frampton, a Team Blake favorite, from Season One will be hitting the road too, along with this season’s Winner, Runner Up, and 3rd place. Another fan favorite is guaranteed to tour and will be determined in the month of May by America via social media.

Fans can experience the finalists performing favorite moments from their seasons again live on tour. THE VOICE Season 6 Finale will air on NBC on May 20th, but this season’s fan-favorites and past stars will continue on with the 2014 Tour. CLEAR SCALP & HAIR™ will join NBC’s The Voice as the official title sponsor of The Voice Live Tour. CLEAR SCALP & HAIR™ will bring the message of resilience across the U.S., and provide fans with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and content from the road. The multiplatform partnership will bring to life America’s inner and outer resilience, while engaging with the show’s thousands of fans in real-time.

21-Jun
San Antonio, TXMajestic Theatre
22-Jun
Grand Prairie, TXVerizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
23-Jun
Houston, TXBayou Music Center
25-Jun
Tampa, FLDavid A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
26-Jun
Fort Lauderdale, FLBroward Center for the Performing Arts
27-Jun
Orlando, FLBob Carr Performing Arts Center
29-Jun
Atlanta, GACobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
30-Jun
Charlotte, NCOvens Auditorium
2-Jul
Hery, PAHery Theatre
3-Jul
Lowell, MALowell Memorial Auditorium
5-Jul
Atlantic City, NJThe Mark Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal
7-Jul
New York, NYBeacon Theatre
8-Jul
Baltimore, MDModell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric
10-Jul
Toronto, ONSony Centre for the Performing Arts
11-Jul
Niagara Falls, NYSeneca Niagara Events Center
12-Jul
Mashantucket, CTThe Grand Theater at Foxwoods
14-Jul
Cleveland, OHPlayhouse Square – State Theatre
15-Jul
Detroit, MIMasonic Temple Theatre
16-Jul
Chicago, ILChicago Theatre
17-Jul
Minneapolis, MNMystic Lake Casino Hotel
19-Jul
Milwaukee, WIMilwaukee Riverside Theater
20-Jul
St. Louis, MOPeabody Opera House
22-Jul
Denver, COTemple Hoyne Buell Theatre
24-Jul
Phoenix, AZComerica Theater
25-Jul
Las Vegas, NVThe Joint at the Hard Rock
26-Jul
Indio, CA*Fantasy Springs Resort Special Events Center
27-Jul
San Diego, CASan Diego Civic Theatre
29-Jul
Los Angeles, CANokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
30-Jul
San Jose, CASan Jose Center for the Performing Arts
1-Aug
Portland, ORArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
2-Aug
Redmond, WAMarymoor Park Concerts

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