The Hair Queens Of Chicago | American Women | Vogue
With its cast of spirited stylists, including founder Midge Welch, Chicago’s Issues Barber and Beauty Salon doesn’t just get you ready for the party—it is the party.
Director Liza Mandelup
DP Benjamin Whatley
Sound Max Jack
Composer Ben Babbitt
Editor Theo Rosenthal
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The Hair Queens of Chicago | American Women | Vogue
Because we can let I saw my mother enjoy myself the people around me technically on the balls. Some people call me boss, lady, but I don't like it because then I just like to be called me in my salon issues by remember the salon. It'S definitely different. Here'S like the whole community in here and that's one thing. I love about my salon. Everybody respects one another and a lot of the people that come here they respect me Chicago, is a really big city with a lot of talented people. I, like I recognize talent as well. Everyone here is talented. We do something everything you know we're friendly. We like to help others, you know what makes it comfortable for people to come in is the fact we have an open-door policy. So we really don't turn anyone away and when they come in here, they realize just how much of a family setting that it is growing up in the project. I was always the one that, like color, my friends, hair, we all had like Jheri curls and I would die date had with peroxide and didn't color it with kool-aid. So I was like holding everybody hair red purple. This was years ago. I went to work for my mother's friend, that's her shampoo was it and within two years she went to school, got her license, became licensed, came back for another six months and then branched out on her own and then within a year she opened her own salon. She'S covers a lot of 22 years very proud, very I'm. In my angel the first day we opened for business. She was walking path on her way home from school and she thought that the window and was fairing and I waved at her and she came inside and just stood right here and I'm like. Can I help you and she was like I want to do here. She'S been here every Saturday since she just asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up, and I saw a blue t-shirt when I come in the door. I say hi to everybody Shampoo here this is my normal. She was actually the shop baby. She'S been in a salon where I used to work when she was a little girl, a baby, a toddler. I actually had a playpen in a salon. Did you really? Yes, I never knew that she was the shop baby she's a shot baby for years, because she literally grew up in the salon. Just like I, you saw that young lady, you were working with interviewing my angel, that was her she's, a natural at it. She knows how to do all of this. I love my natural hair. I love it because I'm able to get up and go wash and go raving two french, braids and girl. This definitely takes more time having a home and out and blow-dry and flatter. At the end, it's it's all worth it come in with a hat on and leave out with the wind blowing your hair. It'S no issues at issue salon, except for issue of being beautiful. So yes is working over and over a handful of once they finish, they feel say rest of the day they like to make out, because we have some clients pump to sit in the chair and they may talk about brothers relationship or whether they won't do something. That'S always been if a person that would encourage someone, I like encouraging the main thing that expired guys, no one here, because I like to win so feel pretty and beautiful, like I think it's beauty in everyone home at in the car loan shade hair texture. I just love making feel free and I know every time we get a hair. Now she I was doing - and you know, there's a such thing called cutesleep. You got ta sleep, cute, cuz y'all want to mess the curls. Can I show you how it is? Okay, i'ma show you. So this is what you do. You don't want to mess up that piece. You don't want to mess it up, so you got a when you nod. You just got ta catch yourself, so you don't mess up the side. Can we come together? Everyone, so we can pray, take the time out to pray with us follow the guy who come to you to say. Thank you. I thought I was wrong. She
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Stephanié Rosalina: I’m so proud Vogue is bringing out this kind of content.
Sam Sterling-Court: vogue. thank you! My people are shown as the beautiful, charismatic queens they are. Not to mention, an entrepreneur. We need more of these.
ShojoBro: Bless that little girl! The best thing for a child is to start learning a craft and continue to master it as they get older. That’s how masters are made!
Grotto ': wholesome content, these women are absolute queens and inspirations!
Karisia Mari: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS! There is so much talent here in Chicago. Especially, the beauty services market. So happy to see this.
Butter Bar Sweets: Yes!! Love this! We need more videos like this! Put the shine on women of color that are entrepreneurs, artists, chefs, teachers, etc!!
Sincerely, Latasha: The beauty of black salons; it’s an experience every time. ✊✨
vintedge: YASSSS! My City, my culture, my women. Thank you Vogue for showing the Chi love
Half Past Fashion: Someone needs to turn this into a reality show or a longer documentary, showing black women in a different light than this poxy so called reality shows that are capitalising by turning black women against each other for the sole purpose of views and revenew.
L Cook: When people say African Americans have no culture, they have no clue. This is my culture
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PixAnshi: The best part? They live like a family and they're doing what they love.
AMATEUR DECORATING LIKE A PRO: I wish you guys were in GA! I would trust you with my hair. The genuine prayer nailed it for me. By the way I just found my dream hair cut in this video. Cathryn
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Areli Garcia: I love how vouge is stepping outside the box and branching out to "minorities" (even though they're not) salons like this are everywhere and it's about time we shine light on the core of our communities.
DarkDragon: I am mesmerized by the skill, creativity and passion of these women.
Royal's mom: This is beautiful, I love the sisterhood and unity The candy purple lace front tho
FashionLove1225: Can we talk about sis purple lace front
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Anna Gallagher: literally, everything about this video is so heartwarming, these ladies are such great role models and the fact that they all pray was just amazing, this is the content we need
Earnesia Rosha’: I, love this .. this is how you show black women in a wonderful light . This is what need to be on tv..
Patrycja: Oh my god! what a beautiful relation between them. I cried when they prayed together. unbelievably strong!
Paola M.: I’m thankful about this positive coverage of hard working black women
Kevin Murray: I wish I could live in this salon with these fabulous people. What an amazing community. Thank you, Vogue!
Elaine Bines: if your hair is right, then everything, is alright
Autumn J: This was wonderful to watch! Black beauty and positivity! Love it.
A G: Wonderful! Reminds me of the movie Caramel...just women bonding in a safe and nurturing, fun environment. <3
Flo Parsons: This is so lovely, would want to go just for the incredibly positive atmosphere.
PartyOf7: Thank you for sharing this type of content.
Jacqueline Johnson: Being a native Chicagoan, I never knew such an inspiring shop existed in Chicago. Wish a shop like this was in the south suburbs.
Queen Zinnia: thanks for showing us this, Vogue! I want to go to Chicago now
camille iversen: love it! thank you Vogue. I love seeing stories celebrating the community.
Ana E: This is so beautiful, all these women coming together, each has a different story and journey.
Gabriela Ferreira: Beautiful strong women
Simran Rodh: Loved this and didn't want it to end.
Xiomara Gamez: I have straight wavy and curly hair. Curly hair intrigued me and I love how you can do everything with it. When I’m older I want to style braid and whatever with curly hair
Lauren G: Oh my goodness so inspirational and I love how they pray at the end♥️
Pamela 06: Fantastic!!!! Diversity is strength in any society.
Candice Cohen: This was SO inspiring! I’m a hairstylist and dream to have this one day and will!
Monica Delk: This was awesome. It's good to see everyone getting along and being kind.
Bianca Stjulien: This feels like like a “real life” Beauty Shop ❤️ Unity still exists!✨♀️
Queen LaReefer: Love the energy in this salon..wish I can seriously be a part of it!!! That lil girl tho...going places and will have her own one day! Her mentors will appreciated when she accomplish her goal!!!
KBL Kabeilu hair: love the positive attitude in the Salon. They do bring each clients happiness.
Alex Foo: good job vogue!! we need more of such content - positive, uplifting, and diverse
serenity: This is why I love Vogue. You guys always have diversity in everything you guys do. Magazines and videos. Thank you so much ❤️
mrs_grissett: It's about time our Chicago stylist gets some recognition!! Great piece, beautiful story!!
Jaiden Pugh: This was amazing!!!! THANK YOU VOGUE
Lady Fights Octopus: I love that Vogue is following Teen Vogues route of content
Eli B.: I love my black queens!!! With everything in me you all are...no words ❤️❤️❤️
diamond diva: I absolutely loved this..as a hairstylist that one day hopes to open a salon..this was such a inspiration.
Catherine Campbell: Vogue did right. This video is amazing.
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MARGO1502: Great Vibe, Great atmosphere and great to see unity amongst Women in our Communities!!!!
Miss SuperNerd: Love the spirit of these women. Such grace, positivity and kindness
sweetnurse mcgee: I'm not going to lie y'all almost got me when I saw the baby molding the older sistah hair down, telling her she did a good job. These babies need this type of positive encouragement...Good job ladies!!!
Katy Arnold: What a beautiful!! hair salon. Everyone is so happy and loving and without showing attitude and disrespect. Love when the lady ask everyone to gather and pray . Love! this video.
SpaceCoven: This is beautiful black women I love you
MolierreSignoga: Thank you Vogue for the positive input of this group of people. I love this, God bless
Eileen Welzel: simply beautiful! made me so happy to see this :)
Avenger Nemesis: I enjoyed watching these ladies in the beauty salon. I have dead straight fine hair, the curse of all hair.. The culture, the vibrancy and respect is enchanting.. Go girls.. Australia
Amber Johnson: What a beautiful salon. I hope to own salon just as perfect as this one
Lemon Slush: This is adorable such a great sisterhood ❤️
Regina H: I'm speechless that these women really love and support each other. Much respect
carlos lewis: congrats!!! beautiful stylist,clients relationships truly inspiring!!!
nitzablitza: Ok Vogue! We see you! Big up for incorporating such diverse and lovely cultural content. What a delightful window into the world of Black beauty salon time.
Tori Hehehehe: Very empowering especially teaching the little girl skills, it’s almost like giving her a ticket to a good life .. nice
Ulle Bishope: I absolutely love the short hairstyles. Cheers to strong, beautiful, smart women!
Jes. E. Best: When I lived in Chicago I use to go here. So happy that you all got this feature. Its a lot of talent there.
Bodacious and Unapologetic: Well kudos to you Vogue! You did a great job on capturing the black woman's experience at the hair salon. Keep videos like this one coming.
julie valdez: this is so beautiful
MiyaJoi 57: This clip shows true hardworking Chicago women. Bold, creative well spoken and sweet.... need more of these images...
alyssa marie: these women are so empowering! sending them my love!!
Chissell Baker: As a Chicago teen I Loved being in hair shows. Watching this makes me really miss my hometown. I live in the Washington D.C. area now but my heart is in Chicago.
TheNorthLondonMoneyPit: Well done Vogue this is wonderful and refreshing content
Angel Todorov: Excellent video, guys! Great job!
Sylvia Mckinley: I love this video. It is inspiring, joyful and educational...xoxo
ViXenBeats: I was in such a crappy mood before I watched this, but this video just lifted my spirit! Such a great vibe, and such beautiful inspiring women, OMG. I've never heard of this salon before now, but I frequent Chicago often, so I WILL be stopping in there just to say - even if I don't get my hair done. #KeepUpTheGreatWorkLadies! And keep spreading that love.
Lareshonda Treadway: I'm mind blown at how that lavender wig at 3:54 looked so natural. I feel like it's hard to make a colored wig look like it's ur own. People usually come close but this was on point.
L' Marie: Alright Chitown! I love this..... these ladies are so inspiring ♥️
Marissa Warner: Keep this kind of content coming Vogue!!!
Iman: I wish I could meet these amazing and beautiful women #slay ♥️
Monstera Nichole: I can’t even slay a pony tail. These queens are slaying
yjallen: This is awesome. One of the best videos you guys have produced yet.
Caramel And Chocolate: You’d never find this much energy in a white salon. I want to go and get my hair done there every week.
Kristij Jones: I love this! Black women that are making business moves and helping others along the way. This needs to go viral. Positivity is needed in this world now. #BlackGirlsRock #BlackMagic
Dessira: I love it when people can come together and spread, share and feel love (and look Gorgeous)... that's
Aly Montserrat Escamilla: This is awesome. Finally something worthy.
Eisha: I'm so proud of my sisters. Next time I'm in Chicago I'm visiting here
Lovely 1: I will now start to support Vogue mag,they did that! God first in that shop,that's why everything is going in the right direction! Very proud to see that.
Evelin Angermayer: It looks like an amazing place with amazing women!!
Tasha T.: Yes diversity!! Go Vogue ✊
Edwina Herring: Oh, this made me SO happy!
Walter Johnson: Beautiful representation of the black hair salon experience! #Bravo
Nai Foster: I love the vibe in this shop
Paola M.: We need more content like this
LOVE LIFESTYLE: Chicago is beautiful city with amazing talent people in all different backgrounds!
April Shorty: This is how the salons were when I was a little girl but today a salon like this is hard to find.
Morgan Simon: Black girl magic!