Derra’s Blessed Hands

Back-to-School Drive Update 📚🎒

This has been going so great, and I’m so thankful for everyone who has donated so far! ❤️

I wanted to let everyone know that I will not be at the shop today due to my car needing repairs. Donations are still greatly appreciated and welcomed, and I’ll be back at Shirley Mae Hair Supply tomorrow.

Thank you all for the love and support. Every backpack, school supply, and donation helps make a difference for a child this school year. Let’s keep it going! 💙✏️📓

❤️ This has been on my heart for a while… ❤️

As a small business owner, I believe in giving back to the community that supports me. This year, I’m excited to host Derra’s Blessed Hands Back-to-School Supply Drive to help local children start the school year prepared and confident.

🎒 Now through August 14th, I’m accepting new school supply donations at:

📍 Shirley Mae Hair Supply,LLC
3208 Division Street
Burlington, IA 52601

🗓 Drop-offs: Tuesday–Saturday during business hours. 10:00am-5:00
🚫 Closed: Sunday & Monday.

Needed items include:
✏️ Pencils
📓 Notebooks
🎒 Backpacks
📁 Folders
🩹 Glue Sticks
📦 Pencil Boxes
🖍 Crayons, Markers & Colored Pencils
✂️ Scissors
📏 Rulers
…and any other school essentials!

On Saturday, August 15th, families in need are welcome to come pick up supplies for their children.

No donation is too small. Whether you give one pack of pencils or a backpack filled with supplies, you’re helping a child walk into school feeling ready to learn. ❤️

If you can’t donate, please share this post. You never know who might see it and want to help.

Thank you for supporting this mission. Let’s show our kids how much this community cares! 📚🍎💙

✨ Before ➡️ After ✨

Fulani Boho Braids 🤍

These came out so beautiful on my mom! 😍 I absolutely love how they turned out. The perfect blend of sleek, detailed cornrows and soft boho curls gives this style such an effortless look.

What do you think? Would you wear these? 👇🏽

📍Shirley Mae Hair Supply
3208 Division Street, Burlington, IA 52601

📅 Book your appointment:
https://derrasblessedhands.glossgenius.com

❤️ This has been on my heart for a while… ❤️

As a small business owner, I believe in giving back to the community that supports me. This year, I’m excited to host Derra’s Blessed Hands Back-to-School Supply Drive to help local children start the school year prepared and confident.

🎒 Now through August 14th, I’m accepting new school supply donations at:

📍 Shirley Mae Hair Supply,LLC
3208 Division Street
Burlington, IA 52601

🗓 Drop-offs: Tuesday–Saturday during business hours. 10:00am-5:00
🚫 Closed: Sunday & Monday.

Needed items include:
✏️ Pencils
📓 Notebooks
🎒 Backpacks
📁 Folders
🩹 Glue Sticks
📦 Pencil Boxes
🖍 Crayons, Markers & Colored Pencils
✂️ Scissors
📏 Rulers
…and any other school essentials!

On Saturday, August 15th, families in need are welcome to come pick up supplies for their children.

No donation is too small. Whether you give one pack of pencils or a backpack filled with supplies, you’re helping a child walk into school feeling ready to learn. ❤️

If you can’t donate, please share this post. You never know who might see it and want to help.

Thank you for supporting this mission. Let’s show our kids how much this community cares! 📚🍎💙

✨ August is HERE & I’m so excited! ✨

For the entire month of August, I’ll be braiding FULL-TIME! 🥳

🗓 Tuesday–Saturday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Location:
Suite inside Shirley Mae Hair Supply
3208 Division Street

💛 Please arrive washed and blow-dried to help keep appointments running on time.

I can’t wait to see both new and returning clients this month! Thank you all for your continued support. ❤️

✨ Book your appointment here:
https://derrasblessedhands.glossgenius.com

Every head of hair is different, and I love creating styles that fit each client’s personality. 💛 Which style would you wear?

✨ Appointments available Tuesday–Saturday next week
📍Book when you’re ready.

✨ Sister, Sister ✨

There’s just something special about matching braids. 💜

These beautiful bead styles are perfect for sisters, cousins, or best friends who want to twin in style.

Now booking kids’ braid appointments! 💕

📍Book your appointment today before my schedule fills.

✨ Braider to Parent Tip #1: Set Your Child Up for Success

The best hair appointments start before you even walk through the door.

✔️ Make sure they’ve had a good night’s sleep.
✔️ Feed them a meal before the appointment.
✔️ Pack a snack and a drink.
✔️ Bring a tablet, headphones, a coloring book, or another quiet activity.

A little preparation can make the appointment smoother for your child and your braider. 💛

💬 Parents, what’s your child’s must-have item during hair appointments?

✨ HELP ME REACH MORE OF EASTERN IOWA! ✨

If we’ve never met before, hi! 👋🏽 I’m Derra, owner of Derra’s Blessed Hands & Derra’s JSM.

I’m on a mission to become one of Eastern Iowa’s trusted specialists for locs, braids, healthy hair care, and handmade hair & body products.

I proudly serve clients in:
📍 Iowa City
📍 Coralville
📍 North Liberty
📍 Cedar Rapids
📍 Marion
📍 Tiffin
📍 Solon
📍 Riverside
📍 Washington
📍 Muscatine
…and I’d love to meet even more of you!

Here’s what I specialize in:
✨ Starter Locs
✨ Loc Maintenance & Repair
✨ Women’s Braids
✨ Men’s Braids
✨ Kids’ Braids
✨ Protective Styles
✨ Handmade Hair Growth Products
✨ Healthy Hair Care

🍎 Back-to-School Special
✔️ Kids Braids – $90
✔️ Loc Retwist & Style – $100
📅 Available through August 16

If you’re already part of my amazing clientele, I have one favor to ask. ❤️

Please:
💛 Share this post.
💛 Tag a friend in another city.
💛 Invite someone looking for a new hairstylist.
💛 Leave a comment with your city so I can see where everyone is from!

Every share helps a small business grow, and I truly appreciate every single one. 🙏🏽

Can we normalize telling your braider the truth? 😂

“I’ve had this style in for… about a month.”

Meanwhile…
👀 3 months
👀 Half the beads are missing
👀 Lint has moved in

No judgment here—we’ve all been there! 😂❤️

What’s the longest you’ve ever kept a style in? Be honest!

A protective style should protect your hair—not damage it.

Your style should never be:
❌ Too tight
❌ Causing bumps
❌ Pulling your edges
❌ Leaving you in pain for days

Healthy hair will always be the goal over perfect-looking braids.