by Paula Barker | Jul 24, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, Self Help, Uncategorized, Wigs
Wigs are no longer taboo as in years gone by so if you are wondering “how can I wear a wig if I can’t braid my hair underneath”, there is a way around this. At the salon, sometimes we get people, notwithstanding how amazingly dressed they are, remove their wig to...
by Paula Barker | Jul 9, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Chemical Straightening, Hair Fails, Self Help, Uncategorized
Have you ever been out and observed people who feel the need to constantly touch their hair? They will often stroke their hair; flick it around or stand admiring themselves in a glass reflection while posing for selfies. As a hairstylist, we are often exposed to...
by Paula Barker | May 23, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Self Help, Uncategorized
I am normally a staunch supporter of people doing what they like with their hair but for some, I can give solid reasons not to get dreadlocks. There are some things or trends that do not suit your personality or body type etc. that you should just say no! Here are...
by Paula Barker | Mar 21, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Blow Drying Hair, Business, Color Shy, Curls & Perms, Hair Care, Hair Fails, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Self Help, Self Image, Uncategorized
Sometimes at the salon we get asked to do services that confirm why questioning your traditions is a good thing. Often people carry on traditions that affect them but only question it if it threatens their mental health and hair! Hair salons get calls for help with...
by Paula Barker | Feb 7, 2025 | Business, Hair Care, Hair Salon Business, Self Help, Self Image, Uncategorized
I was shoveling snow that fell overnight at the salon and started thinking how do you run a business correctly? So many people have invested copious amounts of money into starting businesses, launched grand openings and disappeared within the same year! It cannot...
by Paula Barker | Jan 16, 2025 | Health, Lifestyle, Self Help, Self Image, Uncategorized
It’s the start of a new year and I was having thoughts on New Year’s resolutions. Many people make lists and guilt others into doing the same. There are so many things that could be put on these lists, I decided this is perhaps the best time to forget making any...
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