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The Guide to Natural Haircare | A Book about the the journey of a young lady a she grows her hair from the relaxer to a natural state.

QIJAH'S BIOS FOR RE-USE

50 Word Bio

Qijah Shea James is an author, seasoned Master stylist, Business owner and mom. She launched her first book, “: The Guide To Natural Haircare ” in October 2020.

She was twice featured in the Houston Chronicle in March  2015 and August 2017 issue.

90 Word Bio

Qijah Shea James is an author, seasoned Master hairstylist and mom. She’s been doing hair since the age of 16, first starting as a hobby and then a  year before graduating quit college and started Back To Naturel Salon.  She launched her first book, “The Guide to Natural Haircare ” in October 2020.  Its a book about how to transition from a relaxer to natural with minimal fuss..Qijah  was featured Twice in Houston Chronicle in 2015 and 2017 respectively.

300 Word Bio

Qijah Shea James  is an author, Seasoned Master stylist and mom. She’s been doing hair since the age of 16 when her hair journey started , and by divine revelation,  started her salon in the year 2000.

Qijah was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica.And after a brief stay in Florida came to live permanently in Texas

Qijah attended and received her high school diploma at Westbury High School where she graduated.

She has attended The University of

Houston where she majored first in Engineering,  then Business Management.

She was featured in Houston Chronicle April 2005 Style issue and  again in 2007 has been featured several times on other local programs such as Waltons World and news clips in the media.

Her company, Back To Naturel is located in Houston.  Back To Naturel is about wholistic living. The clientele at Back To Naturel is encouraged to adopt healthful practices to transform inner beauty to outer beauty. This salon has served clientele near and far from all corners of Texas

Her book, "The Guide to Natural Haircare ”, is about a young lady on the journey from growing out a relaxer to natural hair. Ultimately its a story of empowerment, and resilience,  as this young lady navigates caring for her hair in a world where her texture is not embraced. In the end I want my readers to feel connected and embrace the uniqueness of their hair.

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