Studio Six Nine Hair Design

Artical featured in Portland Orbserver, May 17 2006, www. portlandobserver.com

Herman Brame Sr. was one of Portland ’s early African American Entrepreneurs. He settled in Vanport after serving in World War 2 in the late 1940’s. As a Barber and  visionary he establishes Cherry St. Barber Shop. Later he opened Tillamook St. Barbershop and the current salon/ barber shop which has been renamed as Studio Six Nine Hair Design. Herman Brame passed away April 28^th 2004, Herman is survived by his wife Earnestine Brame and four children. Herman L. Brame, Rickey M. Brame, Sandra M. Brame and  E. Louise Brame – Spears. The Brame family is continuing to keep their fathers dream alive. Today, Studio Six Nine Hair Design is under the ownership of Rickey Brame and is being managed by his daughter Cher’e Brame, who is also a hair stylist at the salon. The number one goal is to continue the legacy of a successful black owned entity and carry that legacy to the generations of the future. The Stylist at the salon are currently offering the newest and most innovative styles, cuts, hair coloring and hair weaving to the community in a  friendly and comfortable environment that feels like home.

              Herman Brame Sr.