by Paula Clarke | Jun 17, 2026 | Business, Hair Salon Business, Salon Pricing
In the years following the year 2020, many service-based businesses moved to requiring deposits but what is the reason behind salons charging deposits? Some people have reservations but there is a very good reason for it! In the past, there would be the odd...
by Paula Clarke | Mar 4, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Repair, Hair Salon Business, Health, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
I have noticed a surge in the marketing of products for weight related conditions and want to encourage the safe use of health products for weight loss! The media is full of advertisements for weight loss and being naturally nosy, I went looking at the...
by Paula Clarke | Feb 19, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Salon Business, Health, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Wigs
Before 2020, many of us grew up knowing what was meant by “keep it under wraps”. We went too far many times and hid abuse and truths, but we have now overcompensated and everything is being put out there for “likes”. I use the term “keep it under wraps” here for a...
by Paula Clarke | Jan 20, 2026 | Hair Salon Business, Self Help, Self Image, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
There is copious amounts of snow this winter, and as a jack of all trades, I shoveled with a bit of attitude but this time I thought, “what if you are a jack of all trades?” It was not until a few years ago I learned the full quote: ”Jack of all trades is a master...
by Paula Clarke | Jan 12, 2026 | Business, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Salon Business, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Men's Hair, Uncategorized
When people ask me “how did you choose your business name”, they are always surprised that it did not take me tons of thought or research! It was done quickly because I had to take advantage of an offer to help! It still amazes me that the name of my business “Silkie...
by Paula Clarke | Dec 22, 2025 | Business, Hair Salon Business, Uncategorized
Due to some technical difficulties my writing streak came to an abrupt end this year. However, we are still standing! I cannot allow little inconveniences to stop me from saying “thank you!” Thank you for supporting me, buying my novels and giving me insight on...
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