by Paula Clarke | 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 Clarke | 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 Clarke | 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 Clarke | May 27, 2019 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
Are you one of those precocious kids wondering how to convince your parents to let you get dreadlocks? Occasionally, I meet some of them and like most teenagers, they have parents who would lock you in a convent/monastery before they would let that...
by Paula Clarke | 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....
by Paula Clarke | Apr 16, 2019 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Accessories, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
As a professional hairstylist, who is also expert at making dreadlocks, I often get a few dread “researchers” who are definitely disappointed that I do not have locks flowing down my back. I guess they associate the hair with a lifestyle so today I...
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