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 | Jun 27, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Dreads/Locs Repair, Hair Care, Hair Fails, Hair products, Hair Repair, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
As the hair matures, more people have been asking how to fix buildup in dreads. This is a common issue for people who have dreads/locs. Not only are you always on frizz control duty, avoiding buildup is essential! If you have dreads/locs, here are some things you...
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 12, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, baby's Hair, Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Business, Chemical Straightening, Child's Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Salon Business, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Natural Hair, Salon Pricing, Uncategorized
On my way to work today, I saw a child running ahead of his parents on the street and was reminded of parents that cannot say no to their kids. Despite many calls, the child ignored them and ran harder. I was judging because I know I could not have pulled that stunt...
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 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...
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