Transitioning From Twists to Dreadlocks
When you start your locking journey with short, super curly hair, there comes a time when you have transitioning from twists to dreadlocks. For some people, this is something they are not prepared to do and they will bypass this period by adding...
Hair Customs And Superstitions
Many times when you work in hair styling, you will encounter different examples of hair customs and superstitions. When they do happen, you will probably not be prepared as these things happen at random times and with the most normal people. When you work...
Does Sectioning Really Matter?
Have you ever seen someone with a beautiful head of hair that made you jealous, just for a minute? This happens to some people who wear dreadlocks a lot! The dreads are so full and long and seem to have a beauty all their own it makes many people ask does...
Why Clarity Is So Important
Some hairstylists fail in this business because they do not understand why clarity is so important. Clarity, or clearness, is the ability to ask the right questions so that all parties get what they want. Misunderstandings are inevitable but if every effort is...
Charges For Dreadlocks Removal
Humans are forever evolving and changing and even with the popularity of dreadlocks, you will get that “What are your charges for dreadlocks removal’ call. Those who love their hair shudder to think anyone could do such a thing, but this happens more often than you...
Do Protective Hairstyles Help Hair Grow
t is a cool 3 degrees in Ottawa, and I am hustling along with my fellow early morning travellers to get the next train. I see many ladies of the super curly hair descent, sporting various protective hairstyles indicative of the season, but do protective...
How To Keep Dreads Smelling Good
When you start dreads, there are so many things you have to think about, how to keep dreads smelling good probably never comes up! It should not, but I have found that lifestyle choices have a significant impact on how other people accept your dreadlocks! ...
Why It Is Important To Invest In Yourself
Many people do not understand why it is important to invest in yourself after leaving school. They spend valuable time studying a subject or service they like or their parents made them do or as in a lot of cases, it paid good money. However, as soon as...
Bumpy And Lumpy Dreadlocks
Bumpy and lumpy dreadlocks are another phase that you might encounter while you are on your locking journey. It affects all hair types and textures. It does not care if your hair is long or short and it happens to fat or slim dreadlocks! Incredibly, there...
Should I Straighten My Natural Hair
Many people who have stopped using relaxers and have gone “natural” ask should I straighten my natural hair? By straighten we mean blow it out with a blow dryer, not return to chemicals. This question usually comes up because the natural hair has clumped...