by Paula Barker | Sep 7, 2024 | Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
It has become quite popular to choose reusing your dreadlocks as extensions rather than buying new ones. After spending all that time growing it, why throw it away if it is in good condition? Why not carefully store the hair in case you changed your mind? As a...
by Paula Barker | Aug 30, 2024 | Braids, Business, Color Shy, Coloring Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Salon Business, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Salon Pricing, Self Image, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
The internet was divided on where the term” calling the shots” originally came from but everyone agrees on the meaning! I thought it was an appropriate name for this post since as hairstylists, we encounter these situations daily. The meaning of “calling the shots”...
by Paula Barker | Jul 28, 2024 | Coloring Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
Over this year I have seen more clients with long locs than ever before, which is why I decided to talk about the problem with long dreadlocks. Problem, is probably the wrong word, because after growing the hair for a few years, people are happy they can now style it...
by Paula Barker | Jul 14, 2024 | Braids, Coloring Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
Maybe you have seen someone’s head and wondered “why are sections in some people’s dreadlocks more visible than others?” The interesting thing about getting dread/locs, is that you will eventually have to accept what was genetically given to you. Or spend the rest of...
by Paula Barker | Jun 16, 2024 | Business, Chemical Straightening, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Salon Business, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Uncategorized
Every time an appointment is taken in a salon, one is asked how much time does it really take to get your hair done. There are several services that a salon can offer, each with a time for completion. We can estimate the time and give an idea of the cost a lot of...
by Paula Barker | Jun 8, 2024 | Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Styling, Self Image, Uncategorized, Weaves
Over the years there have been many times I have had to counsel clients on choosing the right thickness for hair extensions. Social media has made it possible for non-celebrities to showcase themselves. This has led to some over-the-top behavior especially in their...
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