Celebrity hairstylist Derek J hosted the Grand Re-Opening of his J-Spot Salon last night with the support of a few of his celebrity friends.

Grammy-award winning Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta came through in ‘all Black everything’ looking mah-velous as usual.

As you know, Kandi has several ventures in the works.? She recently launched her own line of sex toys called “Bedroom Kandi” and she’s also been given the green light for production of her new talent search themed reality show on Bravo.? There’s always big thangs poppin when you’ve got talent on your side.

On another note, Marlo Hampton was on of the first to hit the steps of Derek’s new shop and the first to post up in front of the cameras.

[Sidebar: I heard Kandi made sure to arrive AFTER Marlo had left the scene so she wouldn’t have to deal with any photo ops.)

I dropped the bomb last night Bravo’s decision NOT to had Marlo to the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and she’s trying to milk every last second of her “housewives” status before y’all realize what I’m saying is true.

Apparently Marlo didn’t make the cut after Bravo execs determined it was too much of a legal risk to have her arguing and fighting on air after her violent past was revealed (Hampton slashed a some girls face open with a razor in a fight over a man and the girl almost bled to death).

[READ: Rumor Control: Marlo Hampton Will NOT be a New Atlanta Housewife…]

(Just remember where you read it first!)

More photos from Derek J’s J-Spot Grand Opening below:

Derek is slaying ’em in his snakeskin…. (don’t hate!)

Marlo Hampton (right) and one of her “stunt queen” friends…

(I heard they be TEARING UP the mall chile…. and don’t spend a cent!)

Niiiice!!

I wonder how you fit shoes like these in a purse…. Hmmmm?? *scratching head*

Gift bags on swole! You know they’re reusable right? (StuntGameProper!)

Congrats to Derek J on his Grand opening!! ((hugs))

Photos: FreddyO

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