The rain pounded the cement just outside of the hair salon’s open door. This type of weather is not good for new hairstyles; and therefore, it’s bad for business.
“When it comes to press and curl relaxers and stuff, yes, raining, you know, it’s a problem,” Mae Badu, owner of Mae’s Beauty Salon, told NBC 7 Responds.
The immigrant from Ghana did a fine job bringing the vibe of her country to the business she calls her second home. It’s been more than 10 years since she took her smile and her skills to go into business for herself.
“I started from renting a booth and then decided to open my own salon. It was scary,” she admitted…