How Long Does A Weave Last For?
I joke about this because so many women who wear hair extensions, whether it is sewn in, glued in, taped in or clipped in, never listen to the “use by” date. I suspect the manufacturers never expected them to wear the hair until it was shredded.
Dreads And Dandruff
One of the reasons people give for not wanting locks is their concern for dreads and dandruff. *** How many times in the past did you see people who neglected to care for their hair and it was messy? Granted, some of them may have been homeless, but there were a few...
Braids with Grey Extensions
Braids with grey extensions have been existence for a couple of years now, but recently, they have become even more popular. In my previous post "Millenials Likely To Be The First " I pointed out the irony of young people sporting what has for decades been marked as...
Will Small Dreadlocks Break Off
Call (613) 789-2179 For An Appointment If You Are In The Ottawa, Ontario Area. Many people ask for small dreads without considering will small dreadlocks break off? Lots of them choose a size they feel looks better for them and come in with pictures of other peoples'...
Which Synthetic Hair Is Best For Braiding
Synthetic hair for braiding accounts for a huge chunk of the profits in the hair industry but which synthetic hair is best for braiding? ** For a long time kanekalon was the main fibre used. Nowadays, toyokalon is highly popular and gives a softer realistic feel to...
Face Shapes And Hair Styles
I was once asked to teach on a topic to a class of girls in a youth group and while agonizing on what to speak about, I decided to discuss face shapes and hair styles. It was well received and with the feedback from the moderator, the girls got what I was trying to...
Very Sensitive Hair Follicles
Quite often in the salon, I have people with very sensitive hair follicles. They are the first to tell you that their head is very sensitive and I believe them but I also have a job to do. A hair stylist with no time management is a starving hair stylist as...
Hair Jewellery For Locks
Call (613) 789-2179 For An Appointment If You Are In The Ottawa, Ontario Area. I have been having hair envy recently with the available amount of hair jewellery for locks. Forget the normal beads such as those you splurge on while vacationing in hot climates. this is...
Why Does Braiding Hair Make It Grow?
When clients are having hair issues such as the hair is too short; breakage or needs a rest period to let it grow (winter), I will sometimes recommend braiding. They all wonder, why does braiding hair make it grow. Why not give them a magic potion that causes it to...
Which Way Should Dreads Be Twisted
When you start dreads, you have lots of questions and which way should dreads be twisted could be one of them. However, I do not get asked this question unless the client has an issue. For those visiting the salon for regular maintenance, it will not...