Only The Good Stuff
I took a week off because I decided to start the year with only the good stuff. I had to. New Year’s Eve 2021 was supposed to be the end of all these breakouts. I was going to party and eat great food and meet friends. But no, there was...
What Is The Difference Between Repair And Renovation On Dreadlocks
If you are planning on providing dreadlocks maintenance services, you need to know what is the difference between repair and renovation on dreadlocks. It’s like you have a house and you notice a hole at the side of your doorstep. As a responsible homeowner, you...
Should You Put Conditioner On Your Locs
I was once again asked “should you put conditioner on locs?” while washing a client's hair recently. I have heard of and met people who say they were told never to do this. I am always puzzled who came to this conclusion. Perhaps from the...
A Secret Weapon Grooming Product
I have to tell you about a secret weapon grooming product I like to use, I have to use it very often in the salon because it works. It is not overly expensive. It comes in various colours and sizes. The size I use will depend on what I need to do. What is this...
What Kind Of Brush Is Best For Your Hair
I had a few talks with people recently on what kind of brush is best for your hair. After the release from lockdowns, many people had hair they had as teenagers. Almost all of them were using brushes not meant for their hair. Others just used whatever was at hand...
How Many Dreads Do You Need For A Full Head
If you want longer dreadlocks, how many dreads do you need for a full head? It sounds like a simple enough question. One that should have a simple answer, but this is where size comes in: the size of your head and the amount of hair you have on it. This is not a...
What Is Humidity And Why Does It Matter
Fall is here with lots of calls for rain. With rain comes humidity. What is humidity and why does it matter? If you have curls and waves, humidity is the ultimate cuss word. Many hairstyles for important events have been changed because of this weather phenomenon....
What Should I Do With My Hair When I Sleep
If movies are to be believed, there would be no reason to ask “What should I do with my hair when I sleep?” The hair on these women is voluminous and long. Or they are voluminous and short. They never have bad hair days. They can sleep on...
Why Are My Dread Roots So Skinny
When I first started maintaining dreadlocks, sometimes you got that client that would ask “why are my dread roots so skinny? I would fix the roots and it would be okay for a bit. However, a few months later the same problem would come up. Eventually,...
How Do You Prepare For A Braiding Appointment
Braids are big business in hot months but also for fall and winter. Most people of African descent know the drill for getting braid extensions. If you have not had braids done before, how do you prepare for a braiding appointment? So you do not have a...