Upper Georgia Avenue
Braids N Fades Salon Week
client
Fort Stevens Building
Location
Grace Filled Hands Hair Studio, Two Macs Barbershop, One Way Barbershop, Be Forever Flawless, Lamira Hair Braiding, Ange Hair Style and Braiding
Date
Fort Stevens Building
Service
Community Event
The Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street organized the Back to School Braids N Fades Salon Week where Ward 4 students 18 and under, returning to school this fall could receive a salon style or fade hair cut fully subsidized by the main street. The promotion was active at six participating locations and extended from August 14-23 in preparation for the first day of school on August 24.
Each salon saw anywhere from 4-10 children and the cost of each head was determined by each shop’s regular pricing, tip, and any additional wash services. The program was designed as a proof of concept to assess local need and capacity among salons and barbers.