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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Monday, May 12, 2025

This Unsung “House Party” Reunion Will Take You Back

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Tonight is the season finale of TV One’s hit show Unsung. Tonight’s episode is all about Kid n’ Play and the meteoric rise to stardom. Although I did enjoy Kid N Play as a rap group, it was their movie House Party that will go down as one of the all time classics. In this clip, Unsung took it there and brought the original cast of House Party back together to talk about the film and the relationship that was fostered due to the film. Check out the clip to see what Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell- Martin, A.J. Johnson and Full Force had to say about House Party and Kid n’Playhttps://youtu.be/VtHbJz_zGsc

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