WELCOME TO ESSENCE OF EBONY, AN ARTIST'S HOME.  Essence of Ebony was created by Imani Powell to show love to the natural Brothas and Sistas. Imani was born and raised in (New) Jersey, graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelors in Forensic Science (Biology) & minor in Chemistry and currently resides in Salt Lake City, UT. Imani spent most of her adolescence in a hair salon and has carried over her skills and teachings as a Natural Hair Stylist today. Imani is an artist, a creator, a scientist and an advocate for the Natural Essence of the Black Experience.