January Hero: STYLE WORKS

Who has ever believed that style was unaffordable or for the jet-set alone? Not moi! One of the motivating factors that led me toward interior design was that I had the desire to make design accessible at every income bracket. Beautiful streets, well designed homes, and lovely wardrobes should be accessible to everyone. Without heading into current economic theory (as every brunette would love to do), I wanted to highlight the efforts of a unique set of individuals in Brooklyn, NYC that has made style a thing for all.



Since 1999, StyleWorks has been working with individuals that are making that challenging transition from welfare to the work force. Style is the muse of self-expression and self-worth. In order to make clients less intimidated by the corporate work world, an initial appointment consultation is set-up to discuss hair & skin, style overview, and interview etiquette. The second appointment is set at the salon which has been generously donated by the salon. All hair, make-up, and style services rendered to the client are also donated services given to styleworks. After all the waxing, preening, cutting, and make-up applications, clients leave with a goodie bag of products donated by sponsors like Clariol Herbal Essences, Black Opal, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, and PEN American Center (some of these corporate sponsors donate goods, products, or services for a minimum of 6 months). C'est tres wonderful! Afterward the client is eligible to join a mentoring program or a book club (love it!). I'm one brunette that can recognize the absolute worth of this charity! What a wondrous program that should inspire stylists and fashionistas across the country. Once people can get over that "exclusiveness" of fashion and recognize the humanity under the threads, our world might just be a healthier and happy place.

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Their website even includes hair & make-up tips, tension & stress buster, and information concerning the book of the month! I'm truly in heaven when I think about all the awesome stuff this organization has got going! When is this organization going national?! I guess its just one hair cut at a time.