Hail Salon

The cohort of female detainees at the St. Louis County Jail are participating in Missouri's only hands-on beauty training program for those who are incarcerated.

Stylists across the St. Louis region have seen an uptick in the popularity of the 1980s-era hairdo, with those sporting it emphasizing the cut's cultural significance.

Abra McField, the CEO and founder of St. Louis-based Abra Kadabra Hair & Healing, has noticed a surge in clients dealing with hair loss since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Barbershops, beauty and nail salons are places where people can meet with friends and relax. They’re also a staple in the black community.But the…