by Paula Barker | Aug 13, 2025 | 4C Hair, Business, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Dreads/Locs Repair, Hair Care, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
Many people calling for information on loc retwists usually ask “what does loc maintenance include”. Contrary to belief, if you have dreads/locs, it is necessary to have them cleaned up and the roots tightened unless you prefer freeform. This can be done monthly,...
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...
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...
by Paula Barker | Apr 3, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Dreads/Locs Repair, Hair Fails, Hair Repair, Uncategorized
I have been seeing examples of what could go wrong when you interlock improperly with new clients. I do not interlock myself, but I do get clients who grow concerned when their dreads/locs are falling off or hanging by a strand! Interlocking, which is when the...
by Paula Barker | Jan 21, 2025 | 4C Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Natural Hair, Salon Pricing, Self Image, Uncategorized
With so many people reusing their dread/locs, I thought it would be helpful to do a guide to dread extensions from existing dreads. Many people have their dreads/locs cut for reasons such work, medical emergencies or boredom but they come back because they miss the...
by Paula Barker | Nov 13, 2024 | 4C Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Dreads/Locs Repair, Hair Care, Hair Fails, Natural Hair, Self Image, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
I am asked quite often about how to get rid of white stuff out of dreads. The stuff is caused by various things. Since dreads are the currently popular, it is very important for them to look great. Having white dots all over them is not something anyone wants to...
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