by Paula Barker | Apr 27, 2021 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Repair, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
I have been wondering what has been happening to people with a short history of dreadlocks, since the lockdown. I thought of them because they have been known to cut the hair the minute they have a crisis! They have dreadlocks because everyone else has them. ...
by Paula Barker | Apr 20, 2021 | Braids, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Natural Hair, Uncategorized, Weaves, Wigs
I know because of the lockdown, we have all probably considered wearing wigs on a daily basis for those online meetings. I have my video off so often, when I do put it on, the others think there is a guest for a minute! Being inside does not inspire me to do a full...
by Paula Barker | Mar 30, 2021 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
I was reminded of a song that was popular during my childhood when I chose to write on does size really matter for dreadlocks. The song entitled “Wear Yu Size” by Lt. Stitchie, throws “shade” on women who buy shoes too small for their feet. I did not know it was a...
by Paula Barker | Mar 23, 2021 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Repair, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
When you see pictures of other people’s dreads do you think: my dreads are loose and frizzy and theirs aren’t! Welcome to the world of dreads. It is not a difficult world, just one that requires dedication. Back in the day, you could have let yourself delay...
by Paula Barker | Mar 16, 2021 | Hair Care, Hair products, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Natural Hair, Uncategorized
I cannot count the amount of times the natural hair police have come down on curly-haired women for wanting straight hair. If they do not use chemicals they want to know how to care for flat ironed natural hair. Women with curly hair do not straighten them because...
by Paula Barker | Mar 3, 2021 | Braids, Coloring Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair products, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Natural Hair, Prom Hairstyles, Self Image, Uncategorized
If you were born before the 90s, you probably have photo albums documenting your journey to adulthood. They were usually big, cumbersome things that were placed on shelves or under coffee tables for eternity. Visits from family, friends or being bored to tears were...
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