by Paula Barker | Jan 17, 2024 | Business, Hair Salon Business, Self Image, Uncategorized
It may seem that things are going badly for the start of the new year, but you need to ignore the noise and focus on your work. This Christmas was the quietest I have seen since 2020. It was also the best in terms of being as close to a green Christmas you can get...
by Paula Barker | Dec 23, 2023 | Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Self Image, Uncategorized
Another year has passed, and I can only say “Thank You” for continuing to read my blog. Thank You for keeping me positive. You sent kind words that gave me energy to continue writing great content.  Enjoy the holidays and I hope you have a wonderful and prosperous...
by Paula Barker | Dec 7, 2023 | Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Fails, Hair Repair, Hair Salon Business, Natural Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
In a previous post titled “How do you appreciate a Teacher”, I highlighted the fact that a stint in Home Economics class in high school (along with some help from my mom) helped me enormously when fixing broken or damaged locs. It is crazy to think that something...
by Paula Barker | Nov 3, 2023 | Color Shy, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair products, Lifestyle, Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair, Self Image, Uncategorized
As you get older, you will want to know:  is it better to go lighter or darker to cover gray hair. People react differently to going gray. In my career, I found the price of having lots of hair when you get older, is it gets gray! Those who get to keep their...
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 20, 2023 | Dreadlocks Repair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, fashion, Hair Care, Hair Repair, Hair Styling, Self Image, Uncategorized
Social media has done an excellent job of making folks openly go against everything they were taught by their parents . There are now many cases where people who have had their dreads for a long time are wondering: how do you make your dreads bigger? The power of...
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