Finding Pockets of Strength Within my Own Hair
Ermione Aleah Raymond, SYPA'24 student reporter [left], poses for a selfie with Leah Thomas [right], owner of Elevate The Salon Experience, a Black-owned hair salon in Brooklyn. Photo by Ermione Aleah Raymond.
“I feel like as a hairstylist, if you’re not growing or evolving or putting yourself out there to learn... different techniques, you will not elevate.”
By Ermione Aleah Raymond
Leah Thomas owns a hair salon in Brooklyn called Elevate The Salon Experience. Uncover how her innovative methods and dedication to learning have turned the salon into a vibrant center of confidence and self-expression. We delve into how COVID-19 challenged her resilience and transformed her business approach. Tune in to see how this salon is redefining the Black hair experience with care and expertise.
Ermione Aleah Raymond is a junior at Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice in Brooklyn. She is an active member of her school’s Black Student Union club. Outside of school she attends numerous programs focused on law or activism. When Ermione is not at work, school, or academic programs, she loves catching up with friends, watching crime shows such as Criminal Minds, or sleeping.
The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is The Bell’s immersive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students. This year’s academy was made possible by support from the Spotify Studios Union.
