Bleaching 4C Hair
Changing hairstyles is endemic to afro-centric culture, therefore bleaching 4C hair is no longer a trend for relatives considered “wild”. Many folk still think blonde is a color strictly assigned to a certain group but because “black” covers the full spectrum of...
The Safe Use Of Health Products For Weight Loss
I have noticed a surge in the marketing of products for weight related conditions and want to encourage the safe use of health products for weight loss! The media is full of advertisements for weight loss and being naturally nosy, I went looking at the...
A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Wash Dreadlocks
Based on my experiences with some new clients, I decided to write a step-by-step guide on how to wash dreadlocks. Dread/locs are not to be washed in a hurry because this is how you miss sections and get buildup!These are some of the things that you need to have...
Keep It Under Wraps
Before 2020, many of us grew up knowing what was meant by “keep it under wraps”. We went too far many times and hid abuse and truths, but we have now overcompensated and everything is being put out there for “likes”. I use the term “keep it under wraps” here for a...
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...