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This St. John's stylist is taking Black hair into her own hands

When Pearl Ashibuogwu moved to St. John’s, a Black hairstylist was hard to find. So she became one.

A Black hairstylist was hard for Pearl Ashibuogwu to find. So she became one

Zach Goudie · CBC News · Posted: Jun 09, 2021 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: June 9, 2021

A style of her own: Meet hairstylist Pearl Ashibuogwu

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When Pearl Ashibuogwu moved to St. John’s, a black hairstylist was hard to find. So she became one.

This piece is a part of Being Black in Canada. For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians, check out Being Black in Canada here.

Zach Goudie is a journalist and video producer based in St. John's. His career with CBC spans more than twenty years. Email: zach.goudie@cbc.ca