A few months ago, I ran contest to receive a hair makeover from celebrity hairstylist turned “Fashion Queen” Derek J.

Friend of the site Funky Dineva even helped me select the finalists from amongst about 100 or so entries (watch video).? We couldn’t choose just ONE winner… especially after so much thought and effort was put into the entries, so I decided to give all the finalists a lil sumthin’ on me.

[FLASHBACK: Meet The Winner(s) of The Derek J Makeover Contest]

Since that time, I’ve received emails and photos from many of the winners who were quite pleased with their experience at Derek J’s salon, The J-Spot.

[READ: Fan Mail: My Derek J Experience… (Contest Winner Speaks)]

Just yesterday another loyal reader who received one of my consolation prizes sent me an email sharing her experience and her hair transformation.

Please take a moment to bask in the glow of Danielle Samuel’s new look!

Michelle,

I cant tell you how much this has done for my confidence. There has been so much happening on my end and having a new look has meant EVERYTHING go me.

Thanks again. I appreciate you and Im happy when I see you traveling and doing bigger and better things (like Spain, isn’t it wonderful there!!) because it reminds me to keep pushing onward.

Anyway lady thanks for ursite, thanks for the new look guidance and thanks for not being anyone other than yourself. It means a lot to people like me.

Danielle!!
Sent from my iPhone

You’re so welcome Danielle! (((hugs)))

For the record, Danielle received a free wash & set as her consolation prize (first picture) but she loved the atmosphere so much that she returned to The J-Spot when she decided to get a sew-in.

Danielle’s weave was done by my boo Willie, who is responsible for the manes of many around Atlanta like Shaneka Adams, Monyetta Shaw and more!

CLICK HERE to for more information about Derek J’s ‘The J-Spot’ Salon!

[Sidebar: This is NOT an advertisment… but it should be! :lol:]

In case you missed it:

Behind the Scenes of Derek J’s “Happy Burfday” Video Shoot (PHOTOS/VIDEO)