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...
The Impact Of Being Behind Schedule
Hair salons are one of the service businesses that know the impact of being behind schedule. Other businesses have the same challenges but can sometimes move deadlines. In service businesses, being fifteen minutes behind can feel like you ruined your life!...
Why Women Have Embraced Dreadlocks
I had a very stimulating conversation on why women have embraced dreadlocks recently. As late as the year 2000, there were still many who refused to even consider doing it. What would they tell their spouses? earthly judges at church and family gatherings? The...
Cultural And Religious Issues Hairstylists May Come Across
I was cutting someone's hair recently and based on our conversation I remembered some cultural and religious issues hairstylists may come across. The person was not overly religious but particular how much hair should be cut. If you are an experienced...