Autobiography





Hi there! I am Adayah Balthazar, a 17-year-old West Indian born and raised under a mango tree in Dominica. In my country, good hair care and elaborate hairstyles are rather emphasized. My mother, whom I lived with there, is well trained in various applications of hair styling, and often did my hair for me. While I did enjoy it, I also picked up numerous helpful tips and tricks from her. In 2016 though, upon realizing that I was going to school in America soon, I gave heed to the beckoning hands of the Hair World™. From then on, I began trying out multiple new hairstyles on my mother and me. When I came to America, my skill in and love for the subject grew exponentially. During my time at Emma, I have gotten to help and educate girls, work with multiple hair types, learn more about haircare, and get better styling hair. I aim to continue to learn and grow throughout this year, and continue to help and assist girls in that aspect however I can.

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  1. UnknownOctober 5, 2017 at 7:08 AM

    Thanks for the thoughtful post! I am excited to follow your styling adventures this year!

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