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Should You Darken Or Lighten With Hair Color As You Age

Should You Darken Or Lighten With Hair Color As You Age

by Paula Barker | Jul 30, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Coloring Hair, Gray Hair, Hair Care, Uncategorized

I saw someone sporting a youthful black hair color on mature skin which brought up the question:  should you darken or lighten with hair color as you age?  One wants to still look youthful even while aging but unless your skin color matches, it is a bit difficult to...
How Can I Wear A Wig If I Can’t Braid My Hair Underneath

How Can I Wear A Wig If I Can’t Braid My Hair Underneath

by Paula Barker | Jul 24, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, Self Help, Uncategorized, Wigs

Wigs are no longer taboo as in years gone by so if you are wondering “how can I wear a wig if I can’t braid my hair underneath”,  there is a way around this.   At the salon, sometimes we get  people, notwithstanding how amazingly dressed they are, remove their wig to...
Should Kids Have Locs

Should Kids Have Locs

by Paula Barker | Jul 14, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, baby's Hair, Child's Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Fails, Natural Hair, Uncategorized

After making dreads/locs for many years, I noticed a trend that honestly surprised me and I had to seriously consider the question:  should kids have locs?  I know parents want their kids to look great on social media but they have no idea what hairstylists have to go...
People Who Feel The Need To Constantly Touch Their Hair

People Who Feel The Need To Constantly Touch Their Hair

by Paula Barker | Jul 9, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Chemical Straightening, Hair Fails, Self Help, Uncategorized

Have you ever been out and observed people who feel the need to constantly touch their hair?  They will often stroke their hair;  flick it around or stand admiring themselves in a glass reflection while posing for selfies. As a hairstylist, we are often exposed to...
How To Fix Buildup In Dreads

How To Fix Buildup In Dreads

by Paula Barker | Jun 27, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Dreads/Locs Repair, Hair Care, Hair Fails, Hair products, Hair Repair, Natural Hair, Uncategorized

As the hair matures, more people have been asking how to fix buildup in dreads.  This is a common issue for people who have dreads/locs.   Not only are you always on frizz control duty, avoiding buildup is essential! If you have dreads/locs, here are some things you...
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