Laura stylesall

04/08/2026

It’s time again for our next tenant spotlight, The College of Hair Design!

Deb has been running the school since 2007 when she took over from her dad, Joe. The College of Hair Design started way back in 1957 and has been in her family since 1967! Deb moved the school from their location in downtown Waterloo to The Mall at College square ten years ago and has been loving her decision to move. Frieda, the Director of Education, has been with the school for the last 18 years.

The College of Hair Design offers not only an education, but services to the public. Colors, perms, cuts, braids, waxing, nails, and facials. There isn’t much that they can’t do. Deb is planning on extending her educational offerings to include an esthetician program!

I’m thrilled to have such a historic program in our mall family, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for them. Make sure to follow their page to stay up to date!!

04/08/2026

Helping tight and loose curls thrive since 1985

04/07/2026

Consumer Reports tested 30 braiding hair products in late 2025 and found lead in 29 of them, with human hair being the worst offender.

The testing came after CR's early 2025 report found 90 percent of synthetic braiding hair products contained heavy metals like lead, and 100 percent contained volatile organic compounds. Black women, the primary users, expressed anger and frustration. Many had switched to braids after learning chemicals in relaxers may be linked to cancer. Consumers asked CR to test human hair and brands claiming to be safer.

CR tested 30 products, including human hair and plant-based options. All but one sample contained heavy metals, and 100 percent contained VOCs, including acetone and carcinogens. Lead and heavy metals are linked to major diseases, chronic conditions, and uterine fibroids.

Even brands claiming to be safer contained contaminants, though sometimes at lower levels.

04/05/2026

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Happy Easter to all who flinched at this image.

04/04/2026

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04/04/2026