“What a way to bring in Black History Month” said one recipient for the 2016 Beauty and Barber United Awards show. It’s North Carolina’s first BBU awards show recognizing barbers, hair stylist, cosmetologist, models and photographers.
The dream of such an award was birthed by Master Hairstylist Tim Johnson of Tim Johnson International. Johnson describes during the awards, the show was put together in about fourweeks however the drive or means to finally do so came after months of knowing what he wanted to do but had no clear direction or connects to
industry movers. International Runway Coach, Alva Page illuminated this year’s red carpet with lively interviews with the nominees in the dopest velvet blue dress jacket and
amazing personality that we know him for. Too bad Alva didn’t rip the runway for the show.
execute it. Shortly after getting deep into life coaching with his wife Alnita; the right connections were happening. The biggest take away was the
confirming responses he received just from calling nominees to give them the news.
“Sometimes after I would call some of these people to let them know they were nominated, there would be a long moment of silence,” Johnson said in a phone interview with Çoul Style. “With some, I could hear the tears and the emotion in their voices as they were telling me how they’ve never won or had gotten an award for anything. When I heard that I knew; I was meant to do this. This was supposed to happen at this time.”
The BBU Awards was held at the new Hilton Garden Inn next to Crabtree Valley Mall with beautiful models, vendors, aesthetic artist and few notable There was a display of amazing fashion, hair show theatrics and a room filled with love from the many industry professionals and over 200 attendees. One winner went so far as to accept his award after he acknowledged all of the barbers in the room, which spoke to the purpose of the BBU awards. Unity & Acknowledgement.
Shout out to Tim Johnson for a great and purposeful show.
