What is The Difference Between An Undercut And A Fade
If you keep up with men's fashion, you might be wondering what is the difference between an undercut and a fade. Men have taken over the fashion scene in the hair game. Yes, the ladies are represented but the men seem to be making bolder moves. Undercuts and fades...
Cost Estimation Problems And Solutions
Cost estimation problems and solutions are two important areas for businesses. If a clients asks for an estimation, it is a guess, based on the information received. When the job starts, the work can go longer and costs change. Sometimes, clients cannot...
Anyone Else In Pain After Maintenance
I did not realize this was so widespread but is anyone else in pain after maintenance on their dreads? If you have been following me, you might know I use the crochet and palm rolling methods for dreadlocks. Therefore, at first, I did not pay much attention when I...
Making Decisions For Someone Else
In a hair salon, you may sometimes be tempted to make decisions for someone else. The client has come in for a change or a total makeover. You are very excited because you could possibly have found the solution to world peace. ...
A Common At-Home Hair Dye Mistake
You know hairstylists are always looking at people’s hair, and today I saw a common at-home hair dye mistake, again. Why are there people who clearly have been here for more than half a century trying to have black hair? Aging is a natural part of life, but, if you...
Leave-in Conditioner As A Heat Protectant
When straightening hair, it is common for people to use a leave-in conditioner as a heat protectant. There are products out there which are leave-in conditioners and heat protectants in one, but you have to do your research. Straightening the hair...
Hair Covers For Black Hair
I think we should clear up any mix-ups people have about hair covers for black hair. Recently, some competitive swimmers were almost left out of the Olympics because the swim caps for black hair were not approved. What could have led to this...
How Long Is Too Long
I had no idea so many people had extra-long dreadlocks! Now one can see more people with hair skimming their knees or even ankles, but how long is too long? I try having extra-long hair all the time but cannot keep it for long. Hair extensions at mid...
Not Working In The Field You Majored In
After having paid expensive tuition fees, to end up not working in the field you majored in can be upsetting. I was one of those people. When you remember all the hard work and long nights, you shudder to do a repeat performance. But, you...
Run Out Of Room To Grow
Often I see clients who have problems with their dreadlocks because they have run out of room to grow. In my book “Dreadlocks, A Hairstylist’s Manifest”, it was pointed out that I ask clients who just made dreads to come in for the first three months. Some...