by Paula Barker | Oct 25, 2023 | Braids, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Wigs
As a multicultural hairstylist, I of course get to service many types of textures. I often get asked: is 4C the hardest hair type? This question is usually posed by someone boasting how “good” their hair is or someone lamenting how “bad” their hair type is. I have...
by Paula Barker | Oct 13, 2023 | Braids, Business, Coloring Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Salon Business, Hair Styling, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Self Image, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
When you work in the service business, you can often wonder “why do people struggle with delayed gratification”. Delayed gratification or delayed satisfaction is a huge problem for people now more than ever! Having to wait for any time to do anything is a thing of...
by Paula Barker | Oct 3, 2023 | Braids, Dreadlocks Repair, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair products, Hair Repair, Self Image, Uncategorized
You may have noticed some white stuff peeking at you when you part your hair and are wondering “does dandruff mean my scalp is unhealthy”. First, you have to know if you have dandruff or a dry scalp. Second, dandruff is a highly complicated topic. There are so many...
by Paula Barker | Sep 23, 2023 | Braids, Business, Chemical Straightening, Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Repair, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Self Image, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
I am still puzzled as to why people won’t do the right things for their hair and stop trying to take the easy out! Before 2020, they were kinda keeping up, but now I find they have gone overboard. Clients will usually confess their crimes if you ask the right...
by Paula Barker | Sep 13, 2023 | Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Accessories, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
People with long dreads are at risk of being insulted because of the new rage: dreadlocks extensions. Everyone is curious when your hair starts getting long and among other things you may get asked is does your hair grow with dread extensions? I am still amazed...
by Paula Barker | Jul 27, 2023 | Braids, Chemical Straightening, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Styling, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Weaves
One of the questions I often ask clients with locs is “why did you decide to lock your natural hair? The answers are interesting! Each person has their own reason that led to their decision. One thing I learned during my career is that you...
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