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Introducing GoodBody, A Black-Owned, Self-Care Oasis For Textured Hair Womxn | UnityFirst

GoodBody is proud to open its doors as the newest Black-owned, self-care oasis in Oakland, California. As a business inspired by Black-womxn's beauty needs, GoodBody offers elevated hair and beauty services and provides its clients with a tailored selfcare experience. The salon prioritizes Black people of all genders with ranging hair types – a population that is […]

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