by Paula Barker | Nov 5, 2018 | Braids, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Winter braids
Synthetic hair for braiding accounts for a huge chunk of the profits in the hair industry but which synthetic hair is best for braiding? ** For a long time kanekalon was the main fibre used. Nowadays, toyokalon is highly popular and gives a softer realistic feel to...
by Paula Barker | Oct 29, 2018 | baby's Hair, Braids, Child's Hair, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Accessories, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Men's Hair, Natural Hair, Prom Hairstyles, Relaxed Hair, Weaves, Wedding Hair
I was once asked to teach on a topic to a class of girls in a youth group and while agonizing on what to speak about, I decided to discuss face shapes and hair styles. It was well received and with the feedback from the moderator, the girls got what I was trying to...
by Paula Barker | Oct 16, 2018 | Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Accessories, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair
Call (613) 789-2179 For An Appointment If You Are In The Ottawa, Ontario Area. I have been having hair envy recently with the available amount of hair jewellery for locks. Forget the normal beads such as those you splurge on while vacationing in hot climates. this is...
by Paula Barker | Oct 9, 2018 | Braids, Chemical Straightening, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Relaxed Hair, Uncategorized
When clients are having hair issues such as the hair is too short; breakage or needs a rest period to let it grow (winter), I will sometimes recommend braiding. They all wonder, why does braiding hair make it grow. Why not give them a magic potion that causes it to...
by Paula Barker | Oct 1, 2018 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair
When you start dreads, you have lots of questions and which way should dreads be twisted could be one of them. However, I do not get asked this question unless the client has an issue. For those visiting the salon for regular maintenance, it will not matter as the...
by Paula Barker | Sep 24, 2018 | Braids, Chemical Straightening, Color Shy, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Men's Hair, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Weaves
Every now and then in a hairstylist’s life, you get that one client who is indecisive to a fault. This does not happen regularly as I said, but when it does happen, if you are not a seasoned stylist, they can catch you off guard. They walk and talk as people...
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