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Article: Latin flair for hair care: Women of color are flocking to Dominican salons, where they say beauticians have the talent to treat their tresses right.
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- The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)
- Article date:
- October 22, 2006
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Byline: VICtor Manuel Ramos
Oct. 22--Ana Saldana knew what to do to attract customers when she took over a hair salon at an East Colonial Drive strip mall. She put out a new sign that included her national flag -- white cross in the middle, deep blue and red squares. On another sign, she posted the bold message: "Now with Dominican style." She was counting on Latinas, Caribbean and African-American women to recognize the Dominican flag -- and to know about the Dominicans' reputation for mastering a variety of ethnic hair. Most of all, she was banking on the diverse society Orlando has become to build her customer base. About 28 percent of women in ...
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