A spin-off from the popular "Barbershop" movies, it is a comedy about a widowed mother working as a hairdresser.

Queen Latifah plays Gina Norris who is a star hairdresser at an Atlanta salon owned by Jorge (Kevin Bacon). Outraged over her boss' demands Gina quits her job and decide to open her own place. She gets enough money to purchase a run-down beauty shop. She rehabs the place pretty well. From the old salon Lynn, a blonde shampoo girl, joins Gina.Two wealthy clients (Andie MacDowell and Mena Suvari) also become Gina's customers.

Gina's employees includes Miss Josephine (Alfre Woodward), Chanel (Golden Brooks), Ida (Sherrri Sheperd), and the only male stylist James (Bryce Wilson) who is so sexy that the women swoon in his presence. As Gina's business starts to take off, a fierce rivalry between her and old boss Jorge developes. Gina also has to handle her rebellious sister in law Darnelle (Keshia Knight Pulliam) and her teenage daughter Vanessa (Paige Hurd) who is very much taken with Joe (Djimon Hounson) an electrician who lives above the salon. Find out whether Jorge can sabotage Gina's business or Gina is able to destroy Jorge.

Director Billie Woodruff narrates a comedy with a mix of sassy humor and emotional resonance. He tries to keep the storyline moving at a steady pace. The story is entertaining enough in it's own right with a few funny moments. Movie has salty street language, sex conversations as well as black jokes. 

  Queen Latifah presents an excellent performance as Gina. She carries the film. She is lovable and likeable as Gina who achieves her dream of opening up a salon. In real life, Queen Latifa fulfilled her real dream of becoming a movie producer. As an entrepreneur she must be encouraged and applauded. Kevin Bacon as a gay hairstylist is good. Movie tries to celebrate the black culture of Atlanta in a big way. It has familiar stereotypes and nasty jokes, still it is some what entertaining. If you liked "Barbershop", you will like this film. 

We rate this movie ABOVE AVERAGE