The natural hair world was recently rocked with the breaking news of one of its own, Titi Branch, co-founder of Miss Jessie’s, passing away from a possible suicide. While this is not confirmed, it is being reported that her death was caused by asphyxiation.
This is the second death within the natural hair community this year. Earlier this year, founder of For Brown Girls and #DarkSkinRedLip died in an apparent suicide. People have been sending messages of love and shock, along with her sister who posted:
In 1997, sisters Titi and Miko opened Miss Jessie’s Salon in response to the demand for experts in natural hair and natural curly hair. Their experience with curls started over 20 years ago.
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Born into a multi-cultural family, having a mother who was Japenese and a father who was African American left the girls with a head of multi-textured hair. Titi was very disappointed about the lack of salons and products that catered to her and her sister’s textured hair, which led Miss Jessie’s to be a major staple in the natural hair community.
Rest In Love: Miss Jessie’s Co-Founder Titi Branch Dies at 45 was originally published on blackdoctor.org
