KBSS Boycott Planning Thread

[tiffers]

usagi25 I'm sorry!

Welcome aboard!

 

[tiffers]

Two new mission statements have been added to the forum.

 

[Tamster]

yes! as a reminder ladies, tiffers so kindly created a planning forum for us, where we can get down to the nitty gritty about specific details.

for example, it would be good to hash out what the heck is going on with BOBSA over there (dude..wth???) so that this thread doesnt get toooo tooo confusing.

you know how it can be!

 

[fashion87]

Thankfully there are 2 black owned bss in my area, so I haven't frequented an Asian one in about 2 years!! I plan on doing the same when I moved next year as well!!

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

what's the OFFICIAL name of your movement?


---> check these links http://www.google.com/search?q=boyc...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

 

[Jasmataz]

I haven't read through the whole thread yet, but I just want to say that I think this is a GREAT idea and I will definitely support this mission and I'll try to get family and friends on board too .

Thanks to tiffers for posting about this thread in Off Topic.

 

[Rina88]

Hey ladies, just wanted to say that there are some black owned alternatives for weaves.

1) Arijuni. It's a little expensive and has a few bad reviews but the lady who owns it is a black lawyer (Janice Wilson) and she even lived in Cambodia to set up the team that harvests the hair so it's totally black owned through and through. http://www.youtube.com/user/ArjuniLounge#p/u/16/ER6itmPVeTc
http://arjuni.com/shop/custom-orders/pricing-chart/

2) ONYC is also black owned (Thelma Okoro) but I'm not sure how they get their hair. This is also a little expensive and has great reviews. https://www.onychair.com/ http://blog.fabmagazineonline.com/?p=10938

If you guys know of any more (maybe they do on the other forum) and we can add to the list and hopefully do some organizing. We can have the black BSSs and the weave company owners work together. They both win with more revenue and expanding their respective companies and consumer bases.

Maybe we can reach out to these companies and see if they are interested in expanding to a lower tier/ bss quality sub-brand. They can sell to the black owned BSSs (maybe at a better price). If the black customers buy exclusively from those BSSs because of their better prices, then BAM! We lock out the non-black BSSs. Beat them at their own game.

Well my last bundles I purchased from Tiffanyshairstudio.com. It's a salon in CA (I'm pretty sure it's black owned) and she sells Virgin Indian hair on her website. I don't know where she gets her hair from though. The hair isn't expensive (I paid $125 for 4oz of 14" of IV curly).

 

[AwesomelyNappy]

this is a great idea! I haven't read everything yet, but i support it and will spread the word among my fam and friends. There aren't any bss around me at all, but when i'm back home i'll make sure to continue boycott.

 

[curlyninjagirl]

"Sorry Mr. Kim, I can't give you my money anymore...."

A funny acronym for KBSS popped into my head as I was reading this thread but it's soooooooo inappropriate.....

 

[Tamster]

tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT we are still deciding.. democratically. friday is the deadline

 

[ms-gg]

"Sorry Mr. Kim, I can't give you my money anymore...."

A funny acronym for KBSS popped into my head as I was reading this thread but it's soooooooo inappropriate.....

...............

 

[Keen]

Over the years, I have not bought much from BSS. I mostly get lacefront there and other products I can't fine anywhere else. The BSS I go to don't look like they are own by Koreans. But I still reduce my spending.

Today yall got me spending $7.29 for some NTM lotion at walgreens. I really wanted that Haiwain silk 14 in 1. I'm going to have to break down and get that. That's all I need.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Knew nothing of this until tonight. Great idea and movement ladies. And the fact that people are really taking initiative is outstanding. Please let me know how I can personally help.

 

[PlatinumBronze]

I been stopped shopping at KBSS. I remember one time at a KBSS in Houston the moment I walked in the store with a small bag in my hand from Big Lots the first thing the man that works there told me was that he would have to hold my bag. I gave it to him but I told him not to steal my ****. I told him just like he don't trust me I don't trust him. A minute later I told him to give me my bag and I bounced. They always thinking black people want to steal their old expired stuff. So ladies, does this ban apply to the Arabs? I hope not cause Im real cool with some locals that own a BSS. They actually about to put the Koreans out of business. 1 store down and 2 to go.

 

[SmilingElephant]

Over the years, I have not bought much from BSS. I mostly get lacefront there and other products I can't fine anywhere else. The BSS I go to don't look like they are own by Koreans. But I still reduce my spending.

Today yall got me spending $7.29 for some NTM lotion at walgreens. I really wanted that Haiwain silk 14 in 1. I'm going to have to break down and get that. That's all I need.

They sell the Hawaiian Silky at Sally's

 

[greenandchic]

I been stopped shopping at KBSS. I remember one time at a KBSS in Houston the moment I walked in the store with a small bag in my hand from Big Lots the first thing the man that works there told me was that he would have to hold my bag. I gave it to him but I told him not to steal my ****. I told him just like he don't trust me I don't trust him. A minute later I told him to give me my bag and I bounced. They always thinking black people want to steal their old expired stuff. So ladies, does this ban apply to the Arabs? I hope not cause Im real cool with some locals that own a BSS. They actually about to put the Koreans out of business. 1 store down and 2 to go.

This happened last time I was in one a couple months ago. I went in the store with my BF to look around. I separated from him for a bit. About 10 minutes later, my BF barks at the (male) store owner, "I notice you've been following every single [black] woman in this store since we got here (including me). Why aren't you following me?? I could be robbing you blind right under your nose and you're busy spying on paying customers." In a loud voice. The entire store stopped in their tracks. The shop guy was shaking in his boots and turned purple. Note: my BF is 6'3", Scandinavian descent, weight trainer and can look very menacing/scary. This guy wasn't even 5'5".

We had to go after that, and 3 other women followed! LOL

We should just shame them out of business.

 

[Mo to the...]

Two new mission statements have been added to the forum.

Can you pm me the forum link please? Thanks

 

[DrC]

This is beautiful.......

 

[Kimiche]

You all can count me in. I haven't been to a KBSS in ages and part of the reason is because of how I feel when I enter most of their stores. It's all in the attitude that I get from a lot of them and how they watch my every move and make me feel uncomfortable. They get our hard earned money, but act like they are doing us a flippin' favor. erplexed I have other options and I will support businesses that appreciate my business.

I went to Sally Beauty the other day to get some products.

 

[tiffers]

Mo to the... Just pm'd you.

 

[Transformer]

I also think we should write an article....like the one discussing "Natural Hair Movement" with the focus on seeking BSS not aligned with the Korean Beauty Supply Organization. The focus will then be on the association and their practices versus Black or individual shops.

However, we know there are virtually Zero shops owned by "others" not aligned with the association.

 

[nathansgirl1908]

Love it! so glad something is finally going to be done. I don't really shop at KBSS but i certainly support this endeavor and will do anything I can to help.

 

[ms-gg]

I ain't even gonna lie-Imma miss my BSS earrings and rings though . I had a serious addiction to their jewelry

 

[curlycrocheter]

I wish I had seen this days ago!!! I'm so excited!! I'm from Detroit and if anybody knows anything about The D it's this: There are 4 things on every corner in Detroit 1)A church 2) a gas station 3) a liquor store 4) a BSS I can think of at least 10 within a mile radius of my mother's house alone.

Whatever I can do, however I can be apart of this please PM me. I will set aside alllllllllllllllllll of my moral/personal beliefs about twitter to lend my voice. I will get more active on FB just for this. I haven't read the whole thread yet, I just wanted to lend my support. I don't know if this has been mentioned, but Tumblr dedicated to the cause, and also an informative YT video are just a few things I can think might add momentum and get more supporters. I also think a list of black owned natural hair sellers/websites would be informative. Is anyone interested in picketting? I'm sorry if I'm being redundant. I'm just sooooo excited!!!

 

[Tamster]

bump. .....................

 

[usagi25]

Thanks all who welcomed me.

 

[curlycrocheter]

I'm at work now, but I have the next 4 days off. If anything needs to be done, please feel free to pm me.

 

[NewYorkgyrl]

I like Buy It Black

 

[Tamster]

hey curlycrocheter please check out the earlier bits of this thread, but also please check out the planning forum. Link is the first one in the OP under resources.

 

[Tamster]

Tomorrow is the deadline for the name (i am going to say tomorrow at 9PM CST). The poll shows Stop the Bss is in the lead.


If you are interested in getting involved, i encourage you to read as much of the thread as possible. We need help identifying black owned beauty supply stores, product companies and distributors.

As soon as we prepare our message, statements, get our research thoroughly done... we will be able to move forward. But we can't unless we have help. So if you want to help with any of that or MORE, please check out the planning forum operationbuyitblack.lefora.com

as well as the OP.


Thanks everyone! :reddancer: