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Customers and friends say goodbye to Begum’s Hair Care

Well-loved hairdresser retires
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Ponoka hairdressser Begum Mawgi officially said goodbye to her customers at a casual retirement party on May 31.

There was food, Mawgi’s signature carrot cake, hugs, flowers and cards.

Begum’s Hair Care has been a fixture at the Ponoka Plaza for the last 20 years.

READ MORE: Begum’s Hair Care is closing May 31

Hairdresser Begum Mawgi has been cutting, perming, colouring and setting hair in Ponoka since 1983. She turns 76 years old in July.

READ MORE: Ponoka hair stylist Begum Mawji to celebrate 75th birthday

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Emily Jaycox

About the Author: Emily Jaycox

I’m Emily Jaycox, the editor of Ponoka News and the Bashaw Star. I’ve lived in Ponoka since 2015 and have over seven years of experience working as a journalist in central Alberta communities.
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