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Which Hair Extension Method Is Right For You

Which Hair Extension Method Is Right For You

by Paula Clarke | Jun 3, 2025 | Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Self Image, Uncategorized, Weaves | 0 Comments

If you are unsure about which hair extension method is right for you, your decision should be based on your needs and your hair.   Nowadays, getting hair extensions is easier but not all methods suit everyone.  The pressure to mirror certain beauty standards is as...

Reasons Not To Get Dreadlocks

Reasons Not To Get Dreadlocks

by Paula Clarke | May 23, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Self Help, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I am normally a staunch supporter of people doing what they like their hair but for some, I can give solid reasons not to get dreadlocks.  There are some things or trends that do not suit your personality or body type etc. that you should just say no!Here are some...

The Products I Have Stopped Working On My Hair

The Products I Have Stopped Working On My Hair

by Paula Clarke | May 15, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Coloring Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Health, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you are one of those people who is saying “the products I have stopped working on my hair”, please know you are not alone.  If you have used the same products on your hair for a few years, it is possible for your hair to have this problem!  You may have been...

Pros And Cons Of Dreads On Caucasian Hair.  Will It Destroy My Hair In The Long Run?

Pros And Cons Of Dreads On Caucasian Hair. Will It Destroy My Hair In The Long Run?

by Paula Clarke | May 8, 2025 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Troubleshooting, Type 1 & 2, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you are a person curious about the pros and cons of dreads on caucasian hair. Will it destroy my hair in the long run?  I can tell you, there is very little that happens to caucasian hair in dreads that does not happen to any other hair type!It still amazes me the...

Can I Ask A Hairstylist To Choose A Hairstyle For Me

Can I Ask A Hairstylist To Choose A Hairstyle For Me

by Paula Clarke | May 1, 2025 | Business, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Self Image, Uncategorized, Wigs | 0 Comments

Regarding the question:  “can I ask a hairstylist to choose a hairstyle for  me?" I would say yes, you certainly can.  A good hairstylist should be able to take in your facial features along with other factors and recommend a hairstyle.  However, for a better...

Braiding Dreadlocks With Extensions

Braiding Dreadlocks With Extensions

by Paula Clarke | Apr 28, 2025 | 4C Hair, Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Natural Hair, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

To avoid starting out on a dread/loc journey with short hair,  some people resort to braiding dreadlocks with extensions.  At the beginning of the dread/loc process, the hair tends to lose some length.  The amount lost depends on the thickness of the hair.  For those...

What Happens If You Leave Braids In Too Long

What Happens If You Leave Braids In Too Long

by Paula Clarke | Apr 17, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

There are times when I observe people on public transportation who kept their braids in way past the redo date and thought I would speak on what happens if you leave braids in too long.  We know you are on a budget or you don't have time but jeez, when are you going...

What Does Keratin Treatments Do For Afro Hair

What Does Keratin Treatments Do For Afro Hair

by Paula Clarke | Apr 11, 2025 | 4C Hair, Hair Care, Keratin Treatment, Natural Hair, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you read a recent article I wrote on “What You Need To Know Before  Getting A Relaxer”, you may be at a loss as to what to do with managing your super curly hair!  Well, if you are no longer a fan of being fully natural, you may have heard of keratin treatments and...

What Could Go Wrong When You Interlock Improperly

What Could Go Wrong When You Interlock Improperly

by Paula Clarke | Apr 3, 2025 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Dreads/Locs Repair, Hair Fails, Hair Repair, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I have been seeing examples of what could go wrong when you interlock improperly with new clients.  I do not interlock myself, but I do get clients who grow concerned when their dreads/locs are falling off or hanging by a strand!Interlocking, which is when the...

What You Need To Know Before Getting A Relaxer

What You Need To Know Before Getting A Relaxer

by Paula Clarke | Mar 27, 2025 | 4C Hair, Chemical Straightening, Hair Care, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you have natural hair and are considering straightening them, here is what you need to know before getting a relaxer.  Managing natural curly hair requires work.  I have had to correct people who say “it's just hair, how hard can it be?    That’s you.  Other people...

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