by Paula Barker | Mar 23, 2023 | Braids, Chemical Straightening, Coloring Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Fails, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
In 2022, I read an article about a newly married couple that opened my eyes to understanding your biases. It showed a picture of a blended family with three kids. The adults stood together. Two boys stood in front of them, and a girl stood to the right of the...
by Paula Barker | Feb 28, 2023 | Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
Styling locs has become a huge deal, especially if you frequent social media. When they get the hair put up etc. clients will often ask “how long should I keep my locs in a style.” For the icons on social media, frequent change is a necessity. However, for...
by Paula Barker | Feb 23, 2023 | Business, Hair Styling, Salon Pricing, Self Image, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
I observed some teenagers having difficulty communicating today and asked myself, can an introvert choose to become an extrovert? This morning on the bus, as usual, everyone chose to stand in a bundle by the bus driver’s cubicle. Others stood...
by Paula Barker | Feb 9, 2023 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Self Image, Uncategorized, Wigs
A few years ago, I was tasked to make a presentation to a group of girls and I decided to explain the connection between face shapes and hairstyles. It is interesting working with children because sometimes you cannot tell if they understand what you are...
by Paula Barker | Jan 30, 2023 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Repair, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
If you were not given hair like ‘Rapunzel”, and are wondering “is my hair too thin to lock”, we have great news! Locs are still an option even if your hair is thin. Granted, you will probably not have as many strands as some people, but it can still...
by Paula Barker | Jan 15, 2023 | Blow Drying Hair, Braids, Chemical Straightening, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Repair, Self Image, Uncategorized, Weaves, Wigs
As a stylist, you sometimes have discussions with clients as to why your food choices matter. People come to you for advice on how to grow their hair, care for their scalp etc., but they expect everything to change overnight. Women are still...
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