by Paula Barker | Feb 12, 2025 | 4C Hair, Braids, Business, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Fades & Hairlines, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Salon Business, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Uncategorized, Weaves
Celebrating Black History Month with hair care is acknowledging the achievements of black hair stylists. Of all the hair stylists out there, I think those whose service includes afro textures have to be superstars! On a daily basis, hair stylists that specialize in...
by Paula Barker | Jun 8, 2024 | Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Styling, Self Image, Uncategorized, Weaves
Over the years there have been many times I have had to counsel clients on choosing the right thickness for hair extensions. Social media has made it possible for non-celebrities to showcase themselves. This has led to some over-the-top behavior especially in their...
by Paula Barker | Jul 27, 2023 | Braids, Chemical Straightening, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Styling, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Weaves
One of the questions I often ask clients with locs is “why did you decide to lock your natural hair? The answers are interesting! Each person has their own reason that led to their decision. One thing I learned during my career is that you...
by Paula Barker | May 12, 2023 | Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Chemical Straightening, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair products, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Self Image, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized, Weaves, Wigs
After years of doing certain services to your hair, is it good to give your hair a break? For everything in life, change is going to happen. Hair is no exception. Hairstylists can tell you stories for days of clients who lament the change in...
by Paula Barker | Jan 15, 2023 | Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Chemical Straightening, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Repair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Weaves, Wigs
As a stylist, you sometimes have discussions with clients as to why your food choices matter. People come to you for advice on how to grow their hair, care for their scalp etc., but they expect everything to change overnight. Women are still...
by Paula Barker | Nov 17, 2022 | Braids, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair products, Hair Repair, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Uncategorized, Weaves, Wigs, Winter braids
We woke up to snow this morning. Honestly, I was relieved to have only one season of clothes to worry about. It also got me thinking it was time to figure out how to winterize your hair care routine. The cold takes most of the moisture from hair and skin. Those...
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