A beauty professional and educator for 20 years, Ms. Bailey owns one of the leading natural hair care salons in the industry and has developed her own revolutionary braiding technique. She has developed her own teaching programs and testing methods, and has been published in numerous newpapers, journals and magazines. Her professional affiliations include a NYS Licensing Appointment to the Appearance Enhancement Committee, foudner of the Diop Group (a business consulting group), co-founder, vice president and regional director of the International Braiders Network, NYS Chairperson of the National Braiders Guild, and member of American Women Entrepreneur Development (AWED)