[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 159 (Friday, October 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1251]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF THE OPENING OF THE BEAUTIFUL LUXE SCHOOL OF 
                              COSMETOLOGY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the opening of 
the Beautiful Luxe School of Cosmetology, the first black-owned beauty 
school in Ann Arbor.
  In 2010, Aisha Gatlin established Beautiful Luxe Hair Company, an 
Ypsilanti-based luxury hair extension boutique and salon. Seeing a need 
for more salon options for textured hair care, Gatlin endeavored to 
create a salon that would provide a high-quality and luxury experience 
to all people regardless of hair type. As such, she put her vision into 
action and became CEO of Beautiful Luxe Hair Company, a salon that 
caters to all phases of hair and specializes in hair extensions and 
natural hair. Like its name, the salon strives to help people feel 
their most beautiful.
  The opening of the Beautiful Luxe School of Cosmetology further 
enhances the vision of the Beautiful Luxe Hair Company and exemplifies 
Aisha Gatlin's continued commitment and passion for natural hair care. 
Through Gatlin's efforts, cosmetology students in our community will be 
given the skills necessary to launch successful careers in cosmetology 
with the confidence to serve all hair types. The Beautiful Luxe School 
of Cosmetology will train students to master techniques in cutting, 
coloring, and styling different phases of textured hair, as well other 
services like skin treatments and nail care. In addition to opening the 
beauty school, Gatlin has generously offered $2,500 in scholarships to 
help students embark on their careers in cosmetology, truly benefiting 
our Ann Arbor community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Aisha 
Gatlin and celebrate the opening of the Beautiful Luxe School of 
Cosmetology in Ann Arbor. I am grateful for Gatlin's meaningful efforts 
to facilitate greater inclusivity in the haircare industry, and her 
impactful work is worthy of commendation.

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