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August 4, 2005
Late Night 'Dos
Inglewood resident Paul Bushman asked Past Sunset to find out why the local African-American women were having their hair done in the middle of the night. He asked, "Aren’t they concerned about going home at 3:00 am to lay their weary heads to rest, just to wake a few hours later with their perfect coiffures damaged by tossing and turning? Or are they actually getting ready for a 3:00 am blind date?" I was on a mission. According to Paul, "hundreds of late night motorists need to know!"
Late one Saturday evening, I went down to Inglewood. The lights were still on at Soul Sister Hair Styling. The sign on the window said 'closed,' but inside, someone was getting their hair done. Once I got past the security - a metal gate and a set of locked doors - the atmosphere inside was warm and inviting. Sweet Clara, the manager, watched as her student, Ahpryl, was braiding a client's hair. They had been there all day into the evening, and still had hours to go. Braiding individuals – thousands of them - takes many, many hours.
Paul – if you’re reading this – stop in and visit Sweet Clara next time you’re driving by late at night. She won’t promise to give you a haircut at that hour, but she’ll make you feel right at home in one of her old-fashioned barber chairs.
By the way, Sweet Clara is looking for more stylists. She’s willing to teach any serious candidates. Call 323-971-2826 for more information.
Posted by Aimee Machado at 11:47 PM
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thank you, aimee! i was in Savannah, GA when this aired.
i just ran across it tonite. sounds great. i hope kpcc does past sunset again. i have some more ideas. thanks!!!!!!
Paul
Posted by: paul bushman on October 13, 2005 12:04 AM
