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...
How Long Do Men’s Box Braids Last
en with longer hair has been one major result of the lockdown. Since they need it groomed, they are asking how long do men’s braids last. Back in the day, they would have been forced to cut it by society or friends and relatives. The men who came out of the...
Is Dandruff Normal For Starter Dreads
You now have the hairstyle of your dreams but you realize you also got dandruff! After the first three weeks you start asking: is dandruff normal for starter locks? No one likes to be itchy or see white dust on their clothing! Dandruff ...
Is a Silk Press Permanent
Over summer there are lots of calls for a silk press on natural hair. one of the questions you may be asked will be: is a silk press permanent? Do not get the wrong idea. Natural hair is more popular than ever. But, sometimes, the ladies just want...
Can You Undo Dreadlocks
The question: can you undo dreadlocks, is still one of the most frequently asked questions during a consultation. The idea that after making your hair in dreadlocks, cutting it off is usually the only option for a change. This scares off most...
How Do You Start To Wear Natural Hair
After learning to live with your hair chemical free for the last two years, you might be asking how do you start to wear natural hair? If you had talked with people with chemically changed hair before this time, they swore on several saviours they could...
Why Getting A Haircut Is So Important
Are you still hanging on to your quarantine hair? We understand, but have to explain why getting a haircut is so important. Granted, the lockdown period made us see growth we never imagined! For some of us, it was a great thing, for others, it...