by Paula Barker | Aug 25, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Hair Care, Haircuts, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Uncategorized, Wigs
Over the years while consulting with clients on why their hair has not grown, I get asked the question ”can natural hair have split ends?” Some people in the super curly hair community have a tendency to avoid trimming their hair on the culturally preserved myth that...
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 | 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 | Mar 22, 2024 | 4C Hair, Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Salon Business, Haircuts, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Wigs
You might have had a friend or colleague from an afro-centric background suddenly declare that they are “going natural” with their hair, but “what does going natural hair mean?” When someone says they are “going natural”, it can be a signal that the person has come...
by Paula Barker | Oct 25, 2023 | Braids, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Wigs
As a multicultural hairstylist, I of course get to service many types of textures. I often get asked: is 4C the hardest hair type? This question is usually posed by someone boasting how “good” their hair is or someone lamenting how “bad” their hair type is. I have...
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...
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