by Paula Clarke | May 7, 2019 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
I have been asked the question “Why are Dreadlocks Called Dreads” and found the answers given online were a starkly romanticized version that would have many “real” Rastafarians rolling on the ground laughing! One version stated that the term came about...
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...
by Paula Clarke | Feb 10, 2019 | Child's Hair, Hair Care, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Uncategorized
I get clients who are very consistent in having their hair done regularly, but seemingly have no clue as to why haircuts are important. They use the best products at home and are very versed on current looks and what celebrities are wearing. ...
by Paula Clarke | Feb 4, 2019 | baby's Hair, Braids, Child's Hair, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hairstyles for Spring, Natural Hair, Uncategorized, Weaves, Winter braids
After many years of braiding, weaving and adding extensions in one form or another, I still get asked what helps the pain after braiding hair? I wish the answer was as simple as the question sounds! Why do countless people get into toxic...
by Paula Clarke | Jan 28, 2019 | Braids, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
I had an interesting question from a visitor at the salon recently. She wanted to get her hair done but needed to know will box braids damage caucasian hair? She had fallen in love with the variety of colours and had picked one (rose pink) but as her hair...
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