Shia Milan Yearwood’s braiding business saw a big boost after her mugshot went viral. The Charlotte, NC resident was arrested on January 3 for violating a restraining order concerning the father of her children.
While her 2018 didn’t start off on a great note to say the least, Yearwood has been able to make the most of a bad situation. Once her photo was published on a Twitter account dedicated to Charlotte mugshots, Yearwood’s life took an unexpected turn.
SHIA MILAN YEARWOOD got their #mugshot posted to Charlotte Mugshots https://t.co/huzylGYJ8m pic.twitter.com/YloQz5B779
— Charlotte Mugshots (@CharlotteMugs) January 3, 2018
Okay but who did her hair?? ??
— ✨naruto9tailfoxcoatfur✨ (@daleeshish) January 6, 2018
Love the braids
— Hope (@Hope89660462) January 8, 2018
She need something on her books
— LaDoodie Ball (@Young_Doodie) January 6, 2018
Once released from jail, Yearwood wasted no time capitalizing on her new found fame. She responded to the tweets praising her hair with rates and availability for her services.
$120
— Shia (@ShiaMilan) January 6, 2018
Several thousand retweets later, Yearwood is still basking in the glow of her mugshot fame. Though many websites have treated her situation as a joke, Yearwood took to her Instagram to let people know about the terrifying situation that landed her in jail in the first place. Domestic violence is no laughing matter.