Should You Combine Your Locs Or Just Start Over
Quite often with dreadlocks repair appointments, clients with thinning hair want to know “should you combine your locs or just start over?”. It is hard to have one straight answer to questions like these as the solution varies with each case!When it comes to...
Hair Services For Older Women
Younger people would be more mindful of the things they are doing to themselves if they ever had to provide hair services for older women. Today, certain requirements to achieve a look involve work that I see leaving them with a lot less hair than their parents and...
Teaching Your Child Healthy Hair Habits
I have come to realize that parents who engage in gentle parenting have a lot to learn when it comes to teaching your child healthy hair habits. I think I benefited from what could be called gentle parenting Boomer style coming from an afrocentric household. My...
Are There Cultural Differences In Decision Making Processes
I think we need to address the issue of ghost appointments, why they are a thing and are there cultural differences in decision making processes that we are missing!? Previously, western countries had mostly molded their populace into these proper human beings who...
How To Tell If I’m Using The Wrong Shampoo
Quite a few times clients have inquired “how to tell If I’m using the wrong shampoo” after we had discussions about hair washing. These discussions usually take place when we are trying to comb out the hair before a service. The comb is stuck because the hair is...
Can Too Much Exercise Cause Hair Loss
Over the years, clients who are always in the gym have asked “can too much exercise cause hair loss?” Regular exercise is great for the body - it keeps you and your figure happy but it has been said that too much exercise can cause hair loss!This question is not...
Can Natural Hair Have Split Ends
Over the years while consulting with clients on why their hair has not grown, I get asked the question ”can natural hair have split ends?” Some people in the super curly hair community have a tendency to avoid trimming their hair on the culturally preserved myth that...
What Does Loc Maintenence Include
Many people calling for information on loc retwists usually ask “what does loc maintenance include”. Contrary to belief, if you have dreads/locs, it is necessary to have them cleaned up and the roots tightened unless you prefer freeform. This can be done monthly,...
Should You Wash Your Hair After Each Beach Or Pool Day
It's a great summer and in trying to keep cool, people are asking 'should you wash your hair after every beach or pool day?’ Frolicking at a beach or a pool is required when the weather gets really hot. With all the fun you are having, hair care is probably the last...
Should You Darken Or Lighten With Hair Color As You Age
I saw someone sporting a youthful black hair color on mature skin which brought up the question: should you darken or lighten with hair color as you age? One wants to still look youthful even while aging but unless your skin color matches, it is a bit difficult to...