Hairstyles For Your Face Shape
Being given the option to choose hairstyles for your face shape can sometimes be a tall order for hairstylists. It is not that we cannot choose for you, it's just that it may be one more unpaid act of diplomacy we often fall into!Among the things that affects...
Coloring And Dreadlocks Extensions
Coloring and dreadlocks extensions is the latest trend to hit the natural hair community following the innovative styling that reigned for a while. In the past, social norms dictated that people with textured hair risked ridicule wearing other colors. Today, that...
What If You Are A Jack Of All Trades
There is copious amounts of snow this winter, and as a jack of all trades, I shoveled with a bit of attitude but this time I thought, “what if you are a jack of all trades?” It was not until a few years ago I learned the full quote: ”Jack of all trades is a master...
How Did You Choose Your Business Name
When people ask me “how did you choose your business name”, they are always surprised that it did not take me tons of thought or research! It was done quickly because I had to take advantage of an offer to help!It still amazes me that the name of my business “Silkie...
Thank You
Due to some technical difficulties my writing streak came to an abrupt end this year. However, we are still standing! I cannot allow little inconveniences to stop me from saying “thank you!”Thank you for supporting me, buying my novels and giving me insight on...
How Often Should You Wash Your Locks
There are people who dislike dreads/locs because they feel folks don’t wash often enough but how often should you wash your locks? With new clients this is the question that is most important, right after what styles they could do!The debate on “how often should...
Why Are You Hiding The Truth
A few times in the salon, you may have people who try to hide information about their hair and you are left wondering “why are you hiding the truth?” As adults, I hope a hair appointment will not make you so scared you need to lie or feel that the service you want...
How Damaged Is My Hair After Removing Dreadlocks
For those who want to take the plunge and get dreads/locs, one of the questions that locticians often get asked is “how damaged is my hair after removing dreadlocks?” Some may ask why such a question but if you see some of the experiences posted by individuals...
How Do You Fix A Sensitive Scalp
Many times as hairstylists we get people who are tender headed and want “to know how do you fix a sensitive scalp?” Combing and brushing the hair is pleasing or painful depending on the person you get in your chair. Caution is essential in order to deliver the...
I would Like To Change My Hair But I Am Afraid Of Other People’s Opinions
There have been a few times over my hairstyling career that I have met clients who have said “I would like to change my hairstyle but I am afraid of other people’s opinion”. Technically, it was mostly females but it always blew me away because these women are...