Dreads Are Thinning At The Root!
Call (613) 789-2179 for an appointment if you are in the Ottawa, Ontario area. A question I frequently get asked is what to do if dreads that are thinning at the root. This happens more often that people with straight hair realize and it can be a big problem. When...
Strangers Touching My Hair
Among the various of things that people with dreads or super curly hair experience is the one of complete strangers touching their hair. For these folks, not only is it random and at times a little frightening, it is difficult to come up with an appropriate reaction...
What Hair Length Do Guys Like?
Over the years there has been debates between myself and a few ladies on what hair length guys like. One camp felt that men like women with long hair, the other that they like it short and others that it does not matter. As with all debates, while we agreed on some...
Are Dreadlocks Cultural Appropriation
On current social media platforms, the term "cultural appropriation" has been a hot topic. I am discussing it mainly because a client asked me if I thought dreadlocks on other races was cultural appropriation. Being caucasian, she had also seen the growth in the...
Are Perms Making A Comeback 2018
The fashion magazines are filled with images of models sporting curly hair and everyone is asking if perms are making a comeback in 2018. Perms lost their appeal a few decades back and has tried unsuccessfully to regain it popularity several times since. Many...
Why Dreads Maintenance Cost So Much
Call (613) 789-2179 for an appointment if you are in the Ottawa, Ontario area. One of the questions we get asked regularly is why does dread maintenance cost so much. It is not easy to outline all the things that go into an appointment over the phone especially if it...
Hair Appointment With Baby
A new mother eventually comes to the realisation that she has to look after herself. After a nine month stint, possibly many hours in labour and a couple of months looking after a new baby, she needs to get her hair done. While wondering how she let...
Self Esteem For Adults
One would not under most circumstances think the subject of self esteem in adults would be a topic for the hair salon. However, if you read any any information on self esteem, a healthy body image is bound to come up. What tops a healthy body but nice-looking hair? ...
Getting Dreads For The First Time
Call (613) 789-2179 to book your appointment if you are in the Ottawa, Canada area. Getting dreads for the first time is an exciting, if anxious, event. Normally, you would have researched how it is done, the amount of hair you need and what look you want. Another...
How To Detangle Knotted Hair
If you ever had to detangle knotted hair, you know about the pain and pulling one goes through before it is completed. I see exhausted moms of young children pass them on to dads who have the thankless job of waiting with the child at the hair salon, wincing at every...