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ricka graves

Get the inside scoop of the Strands Salon Atl legacy from the source. Each article is a glimpse of the journey one Woman progressed to create what grew to become a lucrative business that has become a family legacy. Each story unveils the adventuresome experience taken to start, maintain, and evolve what was once a Mom and Pop Community Hair Salon into a staple in the Atlanta Beauty Industry featured on BET, BRAVO, and LIFETIME MOVIE Networks. These real-life testimonials have inspired countless striving Entrepreneurs to follow their dreams and launch new businesses of their own. May they encourage you to set new goals, face challenges head on, celebrate wins, and pass the inspiration on!

“Some of the most impactful qualities that i have developed on the journey are optimism, empathy, and wisdom…it is amazing how things will work themselves out.”

— BOLD Journey, Canvas Rebel Magazine, July 2023



“to my surprise, While all of the unexpected changes were happening in the world around me, it is my children that have decided to take the strands salon atl legacy to the next level … now i pass the baton to her.”

— Meet Lashed by Ki of Strands Salon, Voyage ATL, June 2024



About ricka

Proud Mother of 4, turned what was meant to be her ending into new beginnings, over & over again. Creator & Co-Owner of Strands Beauty and Barber Salon, EST.2010 (Strands Salon ATL) is giving hope and sharing the wonders of how she became the Best Selling Author, Businesswoman, and Real Estate Broker that she is, amidst raising a family, and coming into her own. Her mind-blowing story is astounding, unconventional, and nothing short of extraordinary. No matter where you are in your personal life experience, these peculiarly fortunate risks and lessons are sure to touch your heart, open your eyes, and connect with you in ways you will appreciate. However it does, your story can make a difference.