ABOUT

I have been styling hair ever since I can remember! When I was about 10 years old, instead of counting sheep, I would braid my hair. My parents knew it was a rough night if I came to breakfast looking like Medusa. I have been styling hair in Chicago for the past few years. Since my first RAW showcase, my work has been featured on Italian Vogues website, printed in Papercut magazine, printed the in Chicago Social Bridal magazine, and then went on to be chosen as the Chicago RAW hairstylist of the year, which is such an honor. I love working on photoshoots, fashion shows, weddings, and other special events. Thanks to RAW, I have met more amazing people and look forward to continuing my journey as a RAW artist. My published works can be viewed at: Chicago Social magazine ad with Atha Sharod bridal: http://media.modernluxury.com/digital.php?e=BBCH - page 205 Papercut magazine editorial: http://www.papercutmag.com/issues/june-2011 -page 64 Webitorial: http://www.papercutmag.com/editorials/2011/07/shadow-boxer-photographed-jennifer-avello Italian Vogue website: http://www.vogue.it/en/photovogue/Portfolio/f89a3712-e3a0-4bac-ad5f-9f121ecc4fb6/Image and http://www.vogue.it/en/photovogue/Portfolio/83dee8a3-738f-49f3-9da6-f2170b05b34d/Image Amazon e-book: This Gorgeous Girl is Black: http://www.amazon.com/GORGEOUS-Black-Gorgeous-Girls-ebook/dp/B005QJ6N0G/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1322685365&sr=1-1 Brave Model Management book: http://www.bravemodels.com/index.php?s=v&id=391 I am inspired by the Windy City and that is how my name came to be! Chicago is filled with beauty. Its buildings, people, artwork, and the lakefront all inspire my work. In July, I was honored as a chosen Chicago "Diva" in the beauty and fashion world by Maven at their "BEAUTIFUL GEMS" Diva series at J-Bar. http://maven-chicago.com/past-divas.shtml I also made it onto Wheel of Fortune, which was a great experience for me and allowed for a nice little plug about my hairstyling business. All in all, its been a great year! Thanks for all your support RAW! Check out my page at http://www.facebook.com/mindycity Check out my video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MHzSXmdfwI&feature=youtu.be

FAVORITE THING ABOUT RAW

Its enthusiasm and support of a diverse, artistic world.

MAKES MY WORLD GO ROUND

My loved ones, originality, and helping others.