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How To Prevent Hair Damage From Heat Styling

by Paula Clarke | Apr 22, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Blow Drying Hair, Hair Care, Hair products, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair | 0 Comments

The weather is slowly getting warmer which signals silk press season and you need to know how to prevent hair damage from heat styling! I have seen many clients over the years end with fried hair because they did not properly prepare. Before you begin straightening...

Have Had The Same Hairstyle For A Long Time

by Paula Clarke | Apr 17, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, Chemical Straightening, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Gray Hair, Hair Care, Hair Fails, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Health, Natural Hair, Self Help, Self Image, Uncategorized, Weaves, Wigs | 0 Comments

If you have had the same hairstyle for a long time, this post might be reaching you at a point when you want change! Unfortunately, a lot of people only do this after a significant event in their life such as a breakup or sickness!I realize most people who have had...

Does Apple Cider Vinegar Get Rid Of Buildup In Hair

by Paula Clarke | Apr 7, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Blow Drying Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair products, Natural Hair, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If your hair looks or feels unclean you might be wondering “does apple cider vinegar get rid of buildup in hair?” Whether your hair is loose or in dread/locs, an apple cider vinegar rinse can help your hair!Apple cider vinegar (ACV) rinses have been used on hair in...

How To Make Loc Extensions

by Paula Clarke | Apr 1, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Accessories, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you are considering installing dreads/locs, you might be wondering how to make loc extensions look natural. The worst thing that can happen with an extension is others being able to tell you have them!Things to look for when buying loc extensions: Does the hair...

How Long Should You Wait Between Braiding Appointments

by Paula Clarke | Mar 24, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, Chemical Straightening, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized, Wigs, Winter braids | 0 Comments

I try not to use the term, but “back in the day”, there was no misunderstanding on “how long should you wait between braiding appointments!” Today's ladies are so uninformed on culture, hairstylists are seeing females with alopecia, bald spots etc. explaining...

How Long Should Hair Be for Cornrows

by Paula Clarke | Mar 19, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Now that spring is almost here, people will be changing their looks and the question “how long should hair be for cornrows” inevitably comes up. So many times there is disappointment because the hair length stalls the service!Many hairstylists have different ideas...

Bleaching 4C Hair

by Paula Clarke | Mar 12, 2026 | 4C Hair, Color Shy, Coloring Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, Hair Care, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by Paula Clarke | Mar 4, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Repair, Hair Salon Business, Health, Lifestyle, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by Paula Clarke | Feb 25, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair products, Natural Hair, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by Paula Clarke | Feb 19, 2026 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Salon Business, Health, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Wigs | 0 Comments

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...