Hair Today Hair Tomorrow
Was founded In 1991 by Ms. Nyota Starr Koya. It is currently located inside the Adeline Street Work Live Artist Lofts Converted from an existing industrial building in West Oakland, CA. this was Oakland's first African American neighborhood. Its situated in the northwestern corner along the waterfront between San Francisco and Oakland Bay Bridge. The salon is one of the premier salons established to specialize in curly, kinky, wavey, coily, bi-racial, and multi-textured hair care. Using the absolute best hand made product line on the planet, "Hair Skin Vittles Gourmet Products LLC". Just imagine a custom cut, color, style, or loc grooming service fit for a king and queen, Then expect to receive it here.
This re-emerging neighborhood in which the salon is located, currently has a population of 21,812 and is over 67% African-American. By 1960 this neighborhood had been decimated by unemployment and capitalist government policy through urban redevelopment. Despite these facts, It has survived many ups and downs . The building of the Nimitz Freeway, built in the 1950's above Cypress Street, effectively split the neighborhood in half and isolated it from downtown Oakland. A long hard fight was fought to rebuild it in a new location after the disaster of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake left West Oakland severely damaged
Between 1966 and 1968, 12 blocks of well kept family homes where razed and thousands of residents were displaced to build the massive Oakland Main Post Office, the West Oakland BART Station, and the Acorn Plaza housing project. These construction projects coincided with a period of economic decline characterized by unemployment, poverty, and urban blight. It was during these times that West Oakland was forced to became primarily an African American neighborhood.
In 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake left West Oakland severely damaged yet the story of this ethnically diverse neighborhood still boasts the history of, Jack London who lived and wrote his novel "Valley of the Moor" set in West Oakland. African American porters were employed through the Pullman Palace Car Company.Their union The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was at 5th and Wood Street. Seventh Street was lined with jazz and blues clubs. Marcus Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association had its West Coast headquarters at 8th and Chester Streets.The Black Panthers in the late 1960's main office was on Peralta Street, where they distributed free breakfasts to children in St. Augustine's church on West Street and De Fremery Park was known as Bobby Hutton Park.
N.A.P.S = Natural Approach Professional Style
Salon Concept and Mission.
click below to see logo image
Duafe a " wooden comb" they used for braiding, grooming and helping people look their best and maintain good hygiene.
Aya a "fern" a hardy plant that will grow in difficult places;
This mirrors the determination I used while developing the N.A.P.S. Salon Concept.
With intention on promoting healthy hair, a balanced scalp, radiant skin,
and simple self maintenance when using Hair Skin Vittles Gourmet Products LLC.
Bese Saka a "sack of cola nuts" the nut produces shea oil and butter, 1 of the main ingredients used to develop Hair Skin Vittles Gourmet Products LLC because this emollient creates balance & synergy.
Other fine products used in the salon :
Shea based relaxer system
Clairol Professional Permanent Color
Clairol Professional- Beautiful Shades Collection, This is a gentle Semi-Permanent Color with aloe vera, Jojoba, & Vitamin E. Oils.
Jalyd Italian Color System - This is A Vegetable Based Hydro Enzyme Activated Permanent Color.
Other Specialties Include But Are Not Limited
To The Following Services:
Natural Hair Care
Relaxers, Silky Press,
Color, Cuts,
Brow Shaping
Hair, Lash, & Brow Extensions
Straw, Ziz Zag,Twist Out, Braid Out
And Various Roller and Rod Sets.
This re-emerging neighborhood in which the salon is located, currently has a population of 21,812 and is over 67% African-American. By 1960 this neighborhood had been decimated by unemployment and capitalist government policy through urban redevelopment. Despite these facts, It has survived many ups and downs . The building of the Nimitz Freeway, built in the 1950's above Cypress Street, effectively split the neighborhood in half and isolated it from downtown Oakland. A long hard fight was fought to rebuild it in a new location after the disaster of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake left West Oakland severely damaged
Between 1966 and 1968, 12 blocks of well kept family homes where razed and thousands of residents were displaced to build the massive Oakland Main Post Office, the West Oakland BART Station, and the Acorn Plaza housing project. These construction projects coincided with a period of economic decline characterized by unemployment, poverty, and urban blight. It was during these times that West Oakland was forced to became primarily an African American neighborhood.
In 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake left West Oakland severely damaged yet the story of this ethnically diverse neighborhood still boasts the history of, Jack London who lived and wrote his novel "Valley of the Moor" set in West Oakland. African American porters were employed through the Pullman Palace Car Company.Their union The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was at 5th and Wood Street. Seventh Street was lined with jazz and blues clubs. Marcus Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association had its West Coast headquarters at 8th and Chester Streets.The Black Panthers in the late 1960's main office was on Peralta Street, where they distributed free breakfasts to children in St. Augustine's church on West Street and De Fremery Park was known as Bobby Hutton Park.
N.A.P.S = Natural Approach Professional Style
Salon Concept and Mission.
click below to see logo image
Duafe a " wooden comb" they used for braiding, grooming and helping people look their best and maintain good hygiene.
Aya a "fern" a hardy plant that will grow in difficult places;
This mirrors the determination I used while developing the N.A.P.S. Salon Concept.
With intention on promoting healthy hair, a balanced scalp, radiant skin,
and simple self maintenance when using Hair Skin Vittles Gourmet Products LLC.
Bese Saka a "sack of cola nuts" the nut produces shea oil and butter, 1 of the main ingredients used to develop Hair Skin Vittles Gourmet Products LLC because this emollient creates balance & synergy.
Other fine products used in the salon :
Shea based relaxer system
Clairol Professional Permanent Color
Clairol Professional- Beautiful Shades Collection, This is a gentle Semi-Permanent Color with aloe vera, Jojoba, & Vitamin E. Oils.
Jalyd Italian Color System - This is A Vegetable Based Hydro Enzyme Activated Permanent Color.
Other Specialties Include But Are Not Limited
To The Following Services:
Natural Hair Care
Relaxers, Silky Press,
Color, Cuts,
Brow Shaping
Hair, Lash, & Brow Extensions
Straw, Ziz Zag,Twist Out, Braid Out
And Various Roller and Rod Sets.
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