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...
Indecisive To A Fault
Every now and then in a hairstylist's life, you get that one client who is indecisive to a fault. This does not happen regularly as I said, but when it does happen, if you are not a seasoned stylist, they can catch you off guard. They walk and talk as people who...
Can Short Hair Be Dreaded?
The question "can short hair be dreaded" as you can imagine, comes up a lot! Dreads can be started on short hair depending on the hair texture and/or length. It will take some time to grow in and lock but it can be done, with lots of patience. There are different...
Face Lift Without Surgery
Today, I did a facelift without surgery. Not on myself of course (far too early for that!), on the front of the salon. I did a long needed paint job to give the outside a boost. The color that was there before had become faded and many of my neighborhood clients...
Old Fashioned and New fashion
Last week we saw what can happen when two arch rivals meet: old fashioned and new fashion. We lost a great icon in Ms. Aretha Franklin and Ariana Grande was chosen to honour her in song. She gave a wonderful performance and looked radiant in her signature ponytail...
Rude Comments About Appearance
So, you finally got the hairstyle you have always wanted, and just when you thought you were home free, someone makes a rude comment about appearance. You are devastated! When you got them, you thought you looked so good and everyone was going to feel the same, but...