Is 4C Hair Good Hair?
Many times over the years I have been asked the question, is 4C hair good hair? How do you answer this question without slapping the face of your creator, your parents or other people who have that type of hair but no issues? How you view an object will...
How To Fix Dreadlocks That Are Thinning In The Middle
After the multiple lockdowns, clients were asking how to fix dreadlocks that are thinning in the middle. It is crazy the epic damage to dreadlocks these lockdowns caused. Clients come apologizing for letting their hair go; but what could they have...
The Common Causes Of Flat Locs
With clients slowly coming back, there are many questions on the common cause of flat locs. People known for excellent self care had no choice but to manage with what tools they had. This is the first time the hair industry has seen this level of wild hair...
Does Parting Starter Locs Matter
One question that was answered by the lockdowns: does parting starter locs matter? The proof is in the pudding as the pre-boomers would say. All the clients who had their partings done properly had limited breakage. Those that did not...
Writing A Book For The First Time
In 2012, due to personal issues, I was figuring out whether to stay in the hair business. I came upon A video from a fellow hairstylist who said writing a book for the first time could be another income stream. I needed another stream of income...
Problems Caused By Idling
When you go on holiday, normally you have a set time, like seven days. If you are able to take more time, however, you open yourself to problems caused by idling. I mean, who does not want extra time? Many of us spent our whole lives...
Save It For Later
Have you ever had the most delicious food and rather than finish it, decided to save it for later? As kids, my siblings and I would leave the meat or chicken on our plate for as long as possible. However, being too good at this sometimes ended with...
Problems Only People With Long Hair Understand
Days with temperatures at 21 degrees increase the problems only people with long hair understand. I did box braids in my hair to avoid having to manage it every day. It is a low maintenance, long wearing hairstyle. Normally, I stick to...
The Challenges Women Face In Their Daily Lives
Since the lockdown, being stuck at home has revealed more of the challenges women face in their daily lives. I recall the days women who stopped working to nurture their kids found it impossible to return. Their years of working at home were...
Sharpen Your Professional Skills Outside Work
Over the last month, to stop boredom I decided one needs something to sharpen your professional skills outside work. Truthfully, by the third week of lockdown, I was climbing the walls! I do not get bored easily, nor do I idle unnecessarily, but this time I was...