by Paula Barker | Jul 17, 2019 | Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
I don’t know what drives a trend but if dreadlocks were a stock, It would be a definite BUY! The single question that I get asked daily is “how much does it cost for faux locks?” I mean, everyone wants dreadlocks and even if they do not want it permanently, they...
by Paula Barker | Jul 3, 2019 | Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
Every now and then as a hairstylist, you have clients who want dreadlocks and you have to caution them: manage your expectations before deciding to get dreadlocks. They are usually the ones who have done extensive research before coming to see you. ...
by Paula Barker | Jun 18, 2019 | Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Winter braids
Sometimes, ladies who have grown long dreadlocks, have asked about adding fake wispy ends to natural dreadlocks. They no longer want to have the rounded ends that is the norm. There is something about long curls or wisps that calls to the romantic side of most...
by Paula Barker | Jun 5, 2019 | Braids, fashion, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Men's Hair, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
Young men on the cutting edge of fashion regularly call the salon asking what is the minimum length of hair for cornrows. It is almost summer (although, if you lived in Ottawa, you would not think so), and guys are once again challenging the ladies in the hair...
by Paula Barker | May 15, 2019 | baby's Hair, Braids, Hair Care, Hair products, Hair Repair, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Uncategorized, Weaves
After describing the experience of once again having sea water in your hair, dripping down your face, someone asked is ocean water bad for your hair? Seeing I was bleached blonde it was a reasonable question. At the time though, I really did not...
by Paula Barker | Apr 24, 2019 | baby's Hair, Braids, Child's Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair products, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
There are many differing opinions on the subject of dreadlocks on children. They usually fall in Two categories: “for” or “against”. Each side presents strong arguments for their platform so it is easy to be swayed....
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