ORS announced the fund Friday with a starting commitment of $100K to provide monetary grants to licensed, salon-based hairstylists across the U.S. to help ease the strain and pressure on those who’ve been unable to work owing to the pandemic, or from any rioting effects.
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“For more than two decades now in the business of beauty, ORS Haircare has honored and respected the unique struggle of Black hairstylists and salon professionals—and they’re in our thoughts especially at this challenging time,” the company shared in a statement.
The Chicago-based company has also committed to making direct contributions to local organizations, including My Block, My Hood, My City.