Reasons Not To Get Dreadlocks
I am normally a staunch supporter of people doing what they like with their hair but for some, I can give solid reasons not to get dreadlocks. There are some things or trends that do not suit your personality or body type etc. that you should just say no!Here are...
The Products I Have Stopped Working On My Hair
If you are one of those people who is saying “the products I have stopped working on my hair”, please know you are not alone. If you have used the same products on your hair for a few years, it is possible for your hair to have this problem! You may have been...
Pros And Cons Of Dreads On Caucasian Hair. Will It Destroy My Hair In The Long Run?
If you are a person curious about the pros and cons of dreads on caucasian hair. Will it destroy my hair in the long run? I can tell you, there is very little that happens to caucasian hair in dreads that does not happen to any other hair type!It still amazes me the...
Can I Ask A Hairstylist To Choose A Hairstyle For Me
Regarding the question: “can I ask a hairstylist to choose a hairstyle for me?" I would say yes, you certainly can. A good hairstylist should be able to take in your facial features along with other factors and recommend a hairstyle. However, for a better...
Braiding Dreadlocks With Extensions
To avoid starting out on a dread/loc journey with short hair, some people resort to braiding dreadlocks with extensions. At the beginning of the dread/loc process, the hair tends to lose some length. The amount lost depends on the thickness of the hair. For those...
What Happens If You Leave Braids In Too Long
There are times when I observe people on public transportation who kept their braids in way past the redo date and thought I would speak on what happens if you leave braids in too long. We know you are on a budget or you don't have time but jeez, when are you going...
What Does Keratin Treatments Do For Afro Hair
If you read a recent article I wrote on “What You Need To Know Before Getting A Relaxer”, you may be at a loss as to what to do with managing your super curly hair! Well, if you are no longer a fan of being fully natural, you may have heard of keratin treatments and...
What Could Go Wrong When You Interlock Improperly
I have been seeing examples of what could go wrong when you interlock improperly with new clients. I do not interlock myself, but I do get clients who grow concerned when their dreads/locs are falling off or hanging by a strand!Interlocking, which is when the...
What You Need To Know Before Getting A Relaxer
If you have natural hair and are considering straightening them, here is what you need to know before getting a relaxer. Managing natural curly hair requires work. I have had to correct people who say “it's just hair, how hard can it be? That’s you. Other people...
Why Questioning Your Traditions Is A Good Thing
Sometimes at the salon we get asked to do services that confirm why questioning your traditions is a good thing. Often people carry on traditions that affect them but only question it if it threatens their mental health and hair!Hair salons get calls for help with...