Dreadlocks On Children
There are many differing opinions on the subject of dreadlocks on children. They usually fall in Two categories: "for" or "against". Each side presents strong arguments for their platform so it is easy to be swayed. While I have a strong...
What Do Dreadlocks Symbolize?
As a professional hairstylist, who is also expert at making dreadlocks, I often get a few dread "researchers" who are definitely disappointed that I do not have locks flowing down my back. I guess they associate the hair with a lifestyle so today I want to...
Megan And The Royal Baby’s Hair
I was browsing the news recently, and came across the caption ”Megan and the royal baby’s hair”. Of course, I had to click because some ladies and I have had deep discussions on what the baby’s hair is going to look like. It is amazing what becomes news...
How To Tell Someone You Wear A Wig
There comes a time in everyone's life when you have to do something that unnerves you like how to tell someone you wear a wig. You have met the love of your life, your soulmate, and they are everything you want in a partner. The problem is, you met them...
Is That Your Real Hair?
Picture this: you are wearing a sexy, new dress, hair and makeup is on "fleek" to meet up with some old friends. You grab a drink; they rain you with compliments and the loud one you don't know pipes up "Is that your real hair?" It takes you a minute...
Perming Hair After Being Natural
Every now and then there emerges from the fold, a brave soul who decides to return to perming hair after being natural. They have championed the natural hair movement and bought the requisite products to release their curl. They have moisturized, defined...
Why Haircuts Are Important
I get clients who are very consistent in having their hair done regularly, but seemingly have no clue as to why haircuts are important. They use the best products at home and are very versed on current looks and what celebrities are wearing. ...
What Helps The Pain After Braiding Hair?
After many years of braiding, weaving and adding extensions in one form or another, I still get asked what helps the pain after braiding hair? I wish the answer was as simple as the question sounds! Why do countless people get into toxic...
Will Box Braids Damage Caucasian Hair?
I had an interesting question from a visitor at the salon recently. She wanted to get her hair done but needed to know will box braids damage caucasian hair? She had fallen in love with the variety of colours and had picked one (rose pink) but as her hair...
Can I Bleach Dread Extensions
Coloured dreadlocks are trending, so on a regular basis I have people asking me "Can I bleach dread extensions?" Coloured dreads have increased in popularity with the variety of colours found in wool or synthetic dread extensions. Those with human hair now...