Simply Straight by Tracia J International Style Magazine

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Model: Kaylan Pullom Model: Antania McCary
Salon: CW’s Beauty Bar Salon: Gale Style & Barber
Stylist/MUA: IB Wright Makeup: IB Wright
Stylist: Gale Singleton
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Photographer: Kryssi McClellan Gale_do_hair
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Model: Rosalind Brooks
Makeup: IB Wright
Stylist: Rosalind Brooks

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Photographer: Kryssi McClellan

INTERNATIONAL FEATURE: ASIAN HAIR ARTIST MARI PAK

Model: Jimmy Nguyen

Salon: R.I.C.H.
Makeup: Glow
Stylist: Mari Pak

Mari Pak
Photographer:
Kyle Hamlin

Mari is a South Korean who was born in Orange County, LA. She has a diverse background that has allowed her to find pride

in her roots and her humble beginnings. After moving from Orange County to Alabama, Mari and her family opened several

convenience stores in underprivileged areas within the state. While working with her family in these stores, Mari vividly

remembers the racism many of the customers were victim to. However, racism was not something foreign to Mari; growing up in

private Christian schools brought challenges of racism and an identity crisis that became integral parts of her life. For that reason,

BIOTherefore, she vowed to combat these issues, and as a Stylist, she has found her way of doing exactly that.
As a devout Christian, her motto is Mark 12:31, “the second is this: love thy neighbor as yourself. There is no other

commandment greater than these.” One of the most important things that she has learned in life is to treat every client with

respect and kindness, regardless of social class, race, religion, etc. She credits her mother for teaching her everything about love

and kindness towards all human beings.

Her journey with hair started in junior high school, where Mari’s friends would ask her for help with their makeup and hair.

She knew then that she had a passion for helping people look and feel good about themselves. This passion was fostered at Paul

Mitchell. Upon graduation, she worked for several salons but was not satisfied working for those who focus more on sales and

numbers rather than the love for making people look good and feel special. However, the minute Mari stepped into R.I.C.H.

(Retro International Center for Hair), she felt at home. Although they do awesome hair with an edgy and modern flare, more

importantly, they emphasize kindness, passion, and love. Now, that she has her passion back, she can live her life staying humble

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Q & A with Simply Straight Hair Care Product, Founder
Timothy “BLADE” Smith

Q: What made you want to create your own hair care product line? Xaviar Kynard
A: My passion for the industry was the driving force. I wanted to create healthy hair products

that are exclusive to Stylists. In my opinion, products found in beauty supply stores
undermine the income potential of Stylists.

Q: Tell us about the Product Line.
A: The product line consists of Relaxers and Natural Hair Care Systems that

promotes silky, straight, healthy hair while providing exceptional moisture, body and
shine. We also have maintenance products for the entire family. However, we are
in the process of consolidating the line, so some items will be no longer available.

Q: Why did you merge Simply Straight with the Tracia J Brand?
A: Tracia J brings beauty and brains to the brand. However, she has her own hair

care product brand, as well, but as my spokesperson, she fits my vision for future
expansion.

Q: What else do you want people to know?

A: I want people to know that Simply Straight is more than just a product line, it’s

a life style. We promote healthy hair, as well as, a healthy mind, through motivation

and a healthy body, through exercise and nutrition. I want your overall health to

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