Functions Of Hair
In today's highly social environment, I think we have gone somewhat overboard in our understanding of the functions of hair! If we could talk with our prehistoric self and show them what we do with hair now, no one could have predicted the motivation of social...
Can You Jheri Curl Your Bleached Hair
If you colored your hair and now want some curls, you might be wondering “can you jheri curl your bleached hair”. Both these processes make a lasting impact on the hair so it is very important to get the facts.The infamous jheri curl hairstyle has continued to exist...
Can’t Always Get What You Want
As a child you probably had a tantrum when you were told ‘no’, and your parents (if they were good) would say you can’t always get what you want. It is a cliche that is really irritating to hear but is seldom wrong!Clients who make dreads/locs often do major research...
Understanding Hairlines
There will always be hair styles clients request that don't turn out like the photo because we have trouble understanding hairlines. The saying “you cannot put a square peg in a round hole” applies to hairlines too! How your hairline grows can have an interesting...
For Those Who “Hate” Their Natural Hair
Because of the beauty requirements, some social media has been challenging for those who “hate” their natural hair. Every day one can see people who voice the struggles they are experiencing with being “natural”. It often means spending copious amounts on hair...
Why Is My Hair So Thin I Can See My Scalp
A career as a hairstylist will have you meeting many clients who will ask “ why is my hair so thin I can see my scalp?” I see so many women on Instagram and Youtube with thin hair, modeling hairstyles that boast the many uses of hair gel! Others are promoting...
Reusing Your Dreadlocks As Extensions
It has become quite popular to choose reusing your dreadlocks as extensions rather than buying new ones. After spending all that time growing it, why throw it away if it is in good condition? Why not carefully store the hair in case you changed your mind? As a...
Calling The Shots
The internet was divided on where the term” calling the shots” originally came from but everyone agrees on the meaning! I thought it was an appropriate name for this post since as hairstylists, we encounter these situations daily. The meaning of “calling the shots”...
Prepare For Bumps In The Road
One of the things that is often not told to those going in business, is to prepare for bumps in the road. To help one go safely in life, older folk will say this to young people but the same applies to business. It is not all “rolling in money” in the beginning and...
The Problem With Long Dreadlocks
Over this year I have seen more clients with long locs than ever before, which is why I decided to talk about the problem with long dreadlocks. Problem, is probably the wrong word, because after growing the hair for a few years, people are happy they can now style it...