Priscilla Butler, owner of the Heavenly Hair Beauty Salon, has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1985, giving her 39 years of experience in the beauty industry. For the past seven years she have been operating at her current location on 2084 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, in Grambling.
“Business has been thriving, and I am incredibly blessed. Most of my clients have been with me for many years, with few walk-ins,” Butler said. She continued to explain that most of her new clients primarily come through her booking site, “Booksy,” or by word of mouth.
Butler said she always wanted to be a business owner, so she attended Grambling State University to work on a business management degree. “Because I wanted my cosmetologist license, in 1981 I left Grambling to pursue a license which I received in 1983,” she said.
After becoming certified, Butler and her sister were recruited by reps from the International Hair Care Beauty Salon. She returned to Grambling in 2019 and graduated in business in 2022.
In addition to Butler’s professional work, she strives as a graduate student at GSU majoring in criminal justice to better understand the laws of government and her goal is to complete it in 2025.
“I believe that nothing happens by accident; everything is orchestrated by divine timing and purpose. There is a time and place for everything in the universe, and I trust that what is ordained in the highest heaven will manifest on earth at the right moment,” Butler said.
This belief aligns with the work of Dr. Rixie Thompson, founder of the More Than a Conquerors Breast Cancer Survivors Group and a Survivorship Coach. Dr. Rixie has been seeking a location to house over 200 high-quality wigs donated by Tamisha Moats, daughter of Jonetta Jackson, for women undergoing breast cancer treatment. These wigs are given to the women free of charge.
“Jonetta and I were not only friends but also schoolmates, classmates, and teammates in both basketball and softball. We shared meals and experiences throughout our time at Shady Grove High School, a close-knit, family-oriented community. Even after graduation, our paths continued to cross, as we eventually ended up in the same neighborhood in Lincoln Parish. Our bond never wavered. As Jonetta faced her battle with cancer, I witnessed her incredible strength and resilience. She never let the disease rob her of her joy or her faith, and her daughters remained her greatest source of inspiration,” she said.
She said, “Dr. Thompson had visited several businesses, but none aligned with her vision. As I’ve mentioned, everything has a divine purpose, and after no success with other locations, the Higher Power directed her to Heavenly Hair Beauty Salon. The universe had already arranged for More Than a Conqueror, Heavenly Hair, and Jonetta’s Locs of Love to connect for this meaningful cause. This connection is spiritual, and we believe in the power of healing. As these courageous women face the changes brought on by hair loss, they can choose a wig, knowing that they are more than conquerors. I am deeply honored to be part of this mission, believing that inner beauty and strength will always shine through life’s challenges.”
“I am certain that the Creator intended for Jonetta’s Locs of Love to be housed at Heavenly Hair Beauty Salon. Our connection was meant to be everlasting. I give glory to the Most High for granting Tamisha Moats the vision to honor her mother, for Dr. Thompson’s dedication in bringing this vision to life, and for the opportunity to house these wigs at my salon. I am eternally grateful to be used for this purpose at the right time, and I remain thankful for all that has been done to support this cause,” explained Butler.
The women of More Than Conquerors Breast Cancer Support Group recently met at the Heavenly Hair Beauty Salon as they celebrated Open House and Mocktails while they introduced the new “Jonetta’s Locs of Love” Wig Parlor open to breast cancer survivors near and far. The members as well as their supporters glimmered in their varied shades of pink.
Dr. Thompson welcomed the group as they received pink gift bags, relaxed and enjoyed each other’s company. There were a 110 years of survivors seating around the room as they listened to each other’s story as to why they were present.
“I joined the More Than Conquerors Support Group because three years ago I had breast cancer and Mrs. Rixie reached out to me. The group sent me a care basket, they have been a good support system, and I would like to support others,” said Beverlyn Jackson of Grambling.
Those who wanted shared their story as groups of fours received the opportunity to choice two wigs from the closet for themselves. Supporters as far as the Monroe area came to participate in the evening.