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My Crowning Jewel is based out of Hamden, CT and is owned by Veronica Chapman. Veronica caters to the needs of Black women who want to look stylish while also having a way to protect their hair at night. My Crowning Jewel is a head wraps company that provides silk offerings for nighttime use and colorful styles for day wear. 

Veronica is also passionate about teenage unemployment. She is the founder of Boxxout which "exists to provide teens in low-income communities with engaging, innovative, and practical workshops and events where they can employ the 21st Century skills required for success".

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Slaps is based out of Chino, CA and was founded by Grace Eleyae. From scarfs to pillowcases, many women (including my wife) wrestle with the right balance of function and fashion when it comes to protecting their hair at night. Grace was no exception, which is why she created Slaps (which is a play on "satin-lined caps"). 

One of the major differences between your normal satin scarf and Slaps is that they are designed to be worn outside. That's right, you can jump out of bed and make a quick run while still looking fashionable!