Taylor Bembery
Associate Editor
Inez Doe, a Jackson State University alumna and owner of U Fancii Beauty Bar in Jackson, Miss., held “The Hair Exhibit”, Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Portions of the event, the first one Doe has held in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, was hosted by Teezy Thomas, actor of J.Lee Play’s “Forbidden Fruit” and Paula Hellens, JSU alumna and cast member of Bad Girls Club Season 10.
“The Hair Exhibit,” hosted by Ming Lee, Celebrity Hair Stylist and Owner of SnobLife Studio in Atlanta, Ga., opened for guests. Inside the showroom were 14 doll-like models on display. Every model had a different theme which incorporated breast cancer awareness such as guardian angels, think pink dolls, 60s ladies, and many more dolls with beautiful pink tresses.
The showroom also included vendors such as Pure Illusionz Barber & Beauty Salon, Sophisticated Mature Designs, T Stylez Hair Studio, Kitty Pizzazz, and Royal Bleau Boutique. The Exhibit also included performances by Master Barber “The Joker”, and Shalonda Quinn, platform stylist and master cosmetologist at Pure Illusionz Barber & Beauty Salon in Jackson, Miss.
Quinn, who has clients that struggle with the hardships of breast cancer, said that there is something about getting glamorous that empowers women.
“Getting yourself together makes you feel good, it makes anybody feel good. When you have something like breast cancer, they have hair loss and their skin pigments change. Hair and makeup help when they think nothing can be done but something can be done,” said Quinn.
She added: “Some people don’t like to wear wigs but you can show them you can have a wig made completely how you like it. You have make up that can cover up that skin problems. Once you have long hair then you lose it at a drop of a dime because of chemo, that’s hard to take but you have to let them know they have options.”
Sierra Jackson, a sophomore marketing major at JSU from Huntsville, Ala., attended the exhibit and thought the approach was very creative.
“I feel the event turned out great, the way they incorporated fashion with breast cancer especially being October. I think it all went hand and hand. It was amazing how they made the breast cancer ribbon with hair standing up on the model’s head,” said Jackson.
Doe explained why mixing fashion with beauty at “The Hair Exhibit” was so important when it comes to breast cancer awareness.
“Fashion and beauty is cohesive when it comes to breast cancer, most of the stylists have clients that deal with breast cancer. Most of the vendors that have participated have been directly affected by family members that have survived or died of breast cancer so this exhibit and event was to bring everyone together to form a camaraderie for a great cause,” said Doe.
Doe presented a check for $1000 dollars to the Susan G. Komen Foundation Steel Magnolias of Central Mississippi from funds raised at the event.
“I always like to partake in charity. I decided to donate to Susan G. Komen because my business anniversary is in October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this is my one year anniversary,” said Doe.
“The Hair Exhibit” provided a fun, innovative, and whimsical way to bring awareness to the serious illness that affects so many people.
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