Three autistic African American women entrepreneurs from Atlanta are shattering barriers and making history with their thriving natural hair salon and beauty school, Aaliyah Beauty Bar
Three autistic African American women entrepreneurs from Atlanta are shattering barriers and making history with their thriving natural hair salon and beauty school, Aaliyah Beauty Bar. Despite the challenges the traditional cosmetology licensing process poses, these determined entrepreneurs — Aaliyah Alicia Thompson and twin sisters Anajiah and Aniah Byrd — have found innovative ways to succeed.
Aaliyah, the founder, has created a unique beauty school that focuses on teaching autistic kids a valuable skill: hairstyling. However, recognizing the limitations of the state board’s licensing process for individuals with autism, she and the twins have concentrated on mastering natural hair techniques, including locs, loc extensions, and retwists…