by Paula Barker | Sep 3, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Exercise, Hair Care, Self Image, Uncategorized
Over the years, clients who are always in the gym have asked “can too much exercise cause hair loss?” Regular exercise is great for the body – it keeps you and your figure happy but it has been said that too much exercise can cause hair loss! This question is...
by Paula Barker | Jun 17, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Dreads/Locs Repair, Fades & Hairlines, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Self Image, Uncategorized
A potential client was showing me their ideas for a style they were considering and I realized that not a lot of people ever think “how important is your hairline?” Often we get in trouble as hairstylists because we don’t vocalize potential styling problems to...
by Paula Barker | Jun 3, 2025 | Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Self Image, Uncategorized, Weaves
If you are unsure about which hair extension method is right for you, your decision should be based on your needs and your hair. Nowadays, getting hair extensions is easier but not all methods suit everyone. The pressure to mirror certain beauty standards is as...
by Paula Barker | May 1, 2025 | Business, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Self Image, Uncategorized, Wigs
Regarding the question: “can I ask a hairstylist to choose a hairstyle for me?” I would say yes, you certainly can. A good hairstylist should be able to take in your facial features along with other factors and recommend a hairstyle. However, for a better...
by Paula Barker | Apr 17, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
There are times when I observe people on public transportation who kept their braids in way past the redo date and thought I would speak on what happens if you leave braids in too long. We know you are on a budget or you don’t have time but jeez, when are you...
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...
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