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Natasha
Sunshine, owner of the Los Angeles Byu-ti Hair
Therapy Salon, once again lived up to her motto GIVE
GOODNESS when she recently created new looks for
fifty women in need. Natasha donated the services of
her dedicated and talented staff that have made her
a favorite of celebrities and models like Molly
Sims and Ivanka Trump, to recent
graduates from the nonprofit Dress for Success
program. CEO of Phat Fashions Kimora Lee Simmons
even stopped in to help the cause.
Founded in 1997, Dress for Success aids
disadvantaged women by providing professional
attire, a network of support and the career
development tools to help women thrive in work and
in life. Women are referred to them by a diverse
group of non-profit and government agencies
including homeless shelters, immigration services,
job training programs, educational institutions and
domestic violence shelters, among many other
organizations.
The women who visited the Byu-ti Salon were given
hairstyles to match their new professional outfits.
Natasha explained the importance of the event, “Looking
your best can be an asset on an interview because
when you look great, you radiate confidence making
you more attractive to others.” Each stylist
took the time to educate the women on how to
replicate their new image at home and before a job
interview. Stylist Alex Morales gave one group of
ladies special tips and tricks on styling all types
of hair.
Kimora Lee Simmons gave an inspiring speech and
made the rounds to give support and advice to the
graduates. By the end of the day one thing was
clear; all the women had what it takes to make that
next first impression a good one.
Though best known for her fashion label, modeling
and acting work, Kimora is no stranger to charitable
causes. She established the Kimora Lee Simmons
Scholarship Fund at her old high school in St. Louis
to provide college tuition support to academically
successful girls in financial need. Kimora is also
an active member of youth advocacy organizations
including Amfar, The G&P Foundation, Keep a Child
Alive, Hetrick-Martin Institute and Rush
Philanthropic where she is on the Board of
Directors.
Besides giving suits, Dress for Success also has
employment retention programs that provide women
with ongoing support as they transition into the
workforce so that they may build thriving careers.
They also developed a Career Center to provide
career guidance, technological skill acquisition, as
well as assistance in their job search.
To learn about the Byu-ti Salon visit
www.byu-ti.com
<http://www.byu-ti.com> .
To learn more about Dress for Success visit
www.dressforsuccess.org<http://www.dressforsuccess.org>
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