"I didn’t start out with the intention of doing hair because I had never done it before. But, I had a bad experience with a stylist with her being inconsistent. So I started doing my own hair and my brother’s and a friend of mine, and that’s how it all began. From there, people started asking where they were getting their hair done and it just kept growing and growing.” - Bro. Cornell Summrell
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Cornell Summrell began doing hair in 2000, gaining a majority of his knowledge throughout the years working at a Natural Hair Salon called 7 Locs, studying under the CEO, Rhonda Johnson . In 2005 the devastating Hurricane Katrina took place and forced him to Atlanta, Georgia. But Bro. Cornell didn't let that stop his passion. He then proceeded to better his skills and shadow under Kim Johnson (as his mentor), the owner of Deeply Rooted. However, the scene never felt quite right to him. Using the creative flair and instinct he decided he wanted to grow his own business. Returning to New Orleans, Louisiana on February 17th of 2006, Bro. Cornell established his own Natural Hair Studio, Tru Rootz.
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“People don’t realize how doing someone’s hair can really lift their spirits. They’ll come in one way and after getting their hair done, they’ll just feel so much better and leave out with a beautiful smile on their face because they feel good about themselves. So that made me feel good about what I do. That’s when I learned that I loved doing hair; I loved what I do and I loved my job.” -Bro. Cornell Summrell
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Something still didn't feel quite right though. With Barbers, Stylists, Loctitions and even clients conversing across the open room, and clients' personal hair situations being exposed to the public, Bro. Cornell knew he had to change scenery. In 2016 he moved his shop to a location with a more intimate aspect, providing more private rooms to clients who would feel uncomfortable about their hair. With rooms available to only 1 client and Loctition at a time, Bro. Cornell had found the perfect spot for Tru Rootz Natural Hair Studio.
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