by Paula Clarke | Jul 22, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Coloring Hair, Gray Hair, Uncategorized
You may not have been a hairstylist long if you have not had that client that asked ”why is my hair dye growing out so fast?” one month after it was done. The question may be delivered in person or by phone (texting is new) but we can still scramble because the...
by Paula Clarke | Jul 16, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Chemical Straightening, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Fades & Hairlines, Hair Accessories, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Self Help, Troubleshooting, Weaves, Wedding Hair, Wigs
It turned out that this summer we should have been preparing for and understanding unpredictable weather. No one wants to get dressed up for an important occasion only to have it destroyed by sudden changes in weather! Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa have had some...
by Paula Clarke | Jul 8, 2026 | Business, Hair Salon Business, Salon Pricing, Self Help, Self Image
In any business, there has often been a need to know how to deal with a client who keeps asking for discounts. Businesses offer discounts for repeat clients or to increase traffic. But, there are limits to everything if you want your business to survive! As...
by Paula Clarke | Jun 24, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Dreads/Locs Repair, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Repair, Hair Salon Business, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Natural Hair
Since reuniting with your dreads/locs has become a thing, I will talk about some best practices for reattaching dreadlocks as a loctician who has extensive experience. It is not hard to do but can take time if you are not prepared! These are some of the steps you...
by Paula Clarke | Jun 17, 2026 | Business, Hair Salon Business, Salon Pricing
In the years following the year 2020, many service-based businesses moved to requiring deposits but what is the reason behind salons charging deposits? Some people have reservations but there is a very good reason for it! In the past, there would be the odd...
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