Richard Sitler photographs the Central Beauty School, where students study to be cosmetologists.

Jennifer Brewer highlights the Central Beauty School, where students study to be cosmetologists. She speaks with students to learn about their schedules and the work they have to put in to complete their programs.

Jennifer Brewer highlights the Central Beauty School, where students studey to be cosmetologists. She speaks with students to learn about their schedules and the work they have to put in to complete their programs.

Jennifer Brewer highlights the Central Beauty School, where students study to be cosmetologists, while Richard Sitler captures images.

Richard Sitler captures the home life of Kelly Randall, a student at Central Beauty School.

Growing up in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, Lilly Pyle was a child soldier who supported the American troops. Sara Hoover documents Pyle's life as a child soldier in Vietnam, the dangers she encountered, and coming to the United States as a war bride.

Margo Hubbard speaks about her experiences doing hair and her relationships with clients, who are senior citizens.

Stephanie Weinstein captures a photograph of Margo washing a woman's hair at the 75 State Street Retirement Community Beauty Salon.

Through language, Geoffrey Wani keeps his connection to Sudan alive while in Portland. Scott Ladley highlights all of the work Wani does for his family to ensure they have a better life, the pressure he feels to stay involved in Sudanese politics, and how music allows him to relax.

Through language, Geoffrey Wani keeps his connection to Sudan alive while in Portland. Alana Kansaku-Sarmiento captures the work Wani does for his family to ensure they have a better life.