Does Your Hair Grow With Dread Extensions
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...
What Causes Matted Hair
It has become very apparent that people have no idea what causes matted hair. When we say matted hair, many people think of locked hair but there are many other examples that we see as hairstylists. Matted hair happens more frequently than is reported. In my...
Challenges of Starting As a One Person Company
I took a short trip across the country, and while waiting to access the flight, a Fedex jet went airborne. Recalling the story of its early days, it reminded me of the challenges of starting as a one person company. Now, they did not start as a one person company...
What Are Examples Of Starting From Scratch
A chance encounter while paying for some products at a beauty supply store made me want to talk about what are examples of starting from scratch? In business, we have so many instances where we have to start from the bottom. The media would have you believe that...
After The Love Has Gone
I was listening to one of my favorite Earth, Wind And Fire songs, "After The Love Has Gone", and thought I would use it as a caption to answer a couple of requests from readers. Some of you are concerned as to what to do when your current hair crush comes...
Why Did You Decide To Lock Your Natural Hair
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...
Loc Comb Out
Sometimes along the loc journey, some people find they need a loc comb out and resize. This may not be because they messed up, it happens. It is just as someone who purchased a ring at 20 years old has to have it resized at 40. Time adds up and...
Setting Age Appropriate Limits
Setting age appropriate limits does not only apply to say movie or television viewing. It also applies to certain hairstyles. It may seem strange to bring this topic up in a hair blog but with today’s FOMO parents, it is very necessary! Growing up as...
Speaking Your Customer’s Language
An important part of doing business is speaking your customer's language. Depending on where you are located, you may be in contact with people that speak several languages. But language can be non-verbal. Clients will speak to you in your language...
How Do You Braid Fine, Thin Hair
How do you braid fine, thin hair for someone who wants volume? Not all of us were blessed with thick, lustrous hair, so those of us on the other side of the hair coin, will use any artificial means necessary to look like we do! Braids are one way of...