Meet the Go Getta Christina Bishop With ADRI.V

Every week I, ADRI.V The Go Getta, look to feature and interview a young mover and shaker who embodies the “Go Getta Spirit” and is doing great things for the people and themselves in the Western New York and Southern Ontario community.

Having the the blessed opportunity of having my show “The Go Getta Mix”, I look to use my platform to acknowledge those people nominated as “The Go Getta of The Week”.

Meet The Go Getta Christina Bishop of HighKlass Hair WeaveBar.

Christina Bishop's passion for hair began at a very young age. She would sit in her neighborhood salon and and just watch as the hair stylists made their clients beautiful. She would then go home and practice on her dolls and her little sister. While in high school she went from practicing on dolls and family members to getting paid for her work. By the time she finished high school she had a full clientele. After high school she went to New York City to study forensic science at Pace University, but the beauty industry was still calling her.

At the age of 22, after countless attempts to ignore her calling, Chris decided to take a leap of faith and follow her passion. She returned to Buffalo and in 2007 and attended the Salon Professional Academy part-time all while studying at Buffalo State College full-time. In 2009 Chris not only graduated from the academy she also obtained a bachelor’s degree in Human Relations with a focus in Business Management. Upon graduation Chris worked at Excellence Hair Design, Buffalo, under Master Stylist Latisha Brice. There she put all of her training to the test and again built a full clientele. Her objective however began to shift towards entrepreneurship.

In 2012 Chris launched a successful virgin hair extension company calling it HighKlass Hair and in 2013 she opened her first salon, HighKlass Hair Boutique Salon, which focused on healthy hair care, in Buffalo's Elmwood Village. It was a success and her clientele quickly outgrew the space. In 2014 Christina decided it was time to take her business to the next level. She needed a bigger space and wanted something fresh in the city that she calls home, while on vacation she discovered it would be a Weavebar. In July of 2015, Christina open her second salon calling it HighKlass Hair Weavebar located in Buffalo’s Allentown district. Christina added to her original concept of healthy hair and incorporated a $50 sew-in concept because she began to recognize that clients were leaving weaves in for unhealthy amounts of time simply because they wanted to get their "money's worth." At HKH Weavebar clients are offered sew-ins at a less expensive rate while all other services are a la cart. The idea is that clients would not leave weaves in for long periods of time so they could get their hair treated more frequently which allows them to properly wear weave.

Christina’s mission is to provide a full service salon that is affordable for all women and children. Chris takes pride in her motto "I love healthy hair," she also takes pride in encouraging, mentoring, and teaching young ladies how to live a lifestyle with "KLASS." In her spear time, Christina enjoys attending community events and giving back to the community. In August of 2015, Christina was recognized by "Women in The Spotlight Going Global" for all that she has done for both her community and

business.

For more information about HighKlass hair Weavebar visit www.HighKlassHair.com

Do You Want to Be The Go Getta Of The Week?

Are you a Go Getta or know a Go Getta? One who gives back to their community, a catalyst of change? Consistently seeking to better themselves and those around them? Is this person determined to go after their dreams to achieve them and motivates others to do the same? If You know someone with the “Go Getta” Spirit or mentality I want to hear about them!

Each week I will pick a Go Getta of the Week from the submissions. The Go Getta chosen will be recognized on The Go Getta Mix, WBLK website and announced via social media. If you are a Go Getta and or know a Go Getta Nominate them to today!!!

Send a email about the Go Getta you are nominating including their photo, social media handles, and why they should be the “Go Getta Of The Week” to adriv@wblk.com

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