Woman Forms Non-Profit After Losing Edges Due to Braids
Chaos erupted outside of the neighborhood African Hair Braiding Salon yesterday as a small group of protestors demanded justice for what they claim is “an epidemic of snatched edges.”
“This has gone on for too long,” said Denise Smith, founder of the non-profit No OUCH: Braids Without Pain. “Despite several requests to not pull the hair, people are still leaving the shop with thinning edges!” Smith hopes to create an open dialogue on edge preservation.
The reactions have been mixed. “Listen, I don’t want Denise messing this up for us. Four people styled my long boho braids in under four hours. That’s community,” said one loyal customer.
The salon owner defended their shop. “The tighter the braid. The longer it lasts. Do you want value for your money?”
One activist admitted to secretly booking an appointment for braids before their vacation. “I’m with Denise, but I am trying to look good for these photos,” she said.
“I know people are still getting their hair braided,” said Smith. “The fight starts at home, and it’s started with me. I’ll be braiding my hair from now on. Free from the abusive grips of others.”
Unfortunately, her first attempt at box braids failed, and her arms got tired after 20 minutes.
