Let’s Talk Beauty With A’kira Pollard

 

Now more than ever women are often pressure to maintain a certain standard of beauty. They are told that the way that they were born is not good enough and that they should forever work towards being something that they are not. The magazines tell us that we are suppose to be skinny with long hair and the music videos say that we need a big butt. That is why the industry of Beauty will always be in demand. Some women will put off paying their car note to make sure their weave is right. This week we will talk about the media and men influence over the way women see themselves. A’kira gives us a little incite on her view of women and the pressures to be beautiful. Click read more for our interview.

As you can see A’kira is very beautiful young lady that is in the field of beauty. Women come to everyday to make them look like a star. What their hair can’t achieve on their own, A’kira just uses a weave. She sat down with us to discuss how she feels about women being pressure to look a certain way in today’s world of beauty.

How long have you been doing hair?
About 7 years

What do you like most about doing hair?

What I like most about doing hair is making my client feel like the Queen or King he or she is. A simple manicure could do the trick but whatever it takes to let my client know that my job is my passion and their beauty is fundamental means the world to me. I may be young but I understand that their is a world wide struggle and though my job might not be important to some, I know that I can make a difference in society with my gift. And that is my motivation and drive everyday.

What are your specialties?

Eye lash applications, waves, eye brow arching, sew-in’s, and sister curls

What styles are you asked to do most?
A: Surprisingly I have been asked to cut natural hair & weaves into a bob similar to Toya’s from B.E.T.’s “A Family Affair.” As beautiful as the style is I always try to lean more towards a style that fits the client’s face and lifestyle. The client is always right so I make sure that they leave happy and beautiful. Another style is a long layered cut similar to R&B star Ciarra. That particular style can fit almost every client and is simply and classy.


How do you feel the media influences styles that women choose?
A: The media to me is just like a woman’s man. I feel as if they aim to please others less than themselves. For example, many women are comfortable with their hair- washed, cut, and curled in an elegant and natural manner. Unfortunately most will hop on the latest trend like their is no tomorrow. A woman with long beautiful hair will chop off her hair to accomplish a style that Halle Berry is currently rocking that the media loves. To me its crazy yet I understand a woman’s yearn to feel accepted, attractive, and appreciated in society.

Have you ever had any self esteem issues because you were trying to please a man or maybe live up to the media’s standards?

Being that I’m only 19 I haven’t ran into any serious issues with self esteem regarding a pleasing a man or the media. However, I had a little run in with an ex who stated that “if you looked like this when we were dating we would still be together.” I’m glad I dodged that bullet! I see my clients come in and out with photos of celebs that the media loves or that their man requested. Their is nothing wrong with that but I always aim to please them and not the media or their man.

How can you be reached?
I can be reached by email at pollard_akira@yahoo.com, by phone at 318-805-6433, or at Pat Goins Beauty School in Monroe, LA in the East Gate shopping center Tuesday-Saturday from 8am-4pm.

This young lady is going places. Please join us Wednesday at 10pm central to discuss “Are Women Pressured to Have a Certain Look to Get A Man?” call in and listen at 9093628212 or right here on http://www.definitelyglam.com