A texturizer is the term used to describe a chemical process that is performed to slightly change or manipulate the hair’s natural texture or curl pattern. For example, slightly curly hair would be less curly or wavy after a texturizer is done. In order to accomplish this chemical hair service an alkaline-based product such as sodium [...]
The spring and summer of 2010 have proven to be full of surprises. On June 25th, 2010 Daria Wright, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Straight To The Root won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievements in Hairstyling for her work [...]
Practically every woman that has ever sat in my styling chair is convinced something is wrong with her hair. It doesn’t matter if the woman is black, white, Latina or any other culture. Almost immediately I hear how each woman somehow dislikes her natural hair texture. My client might describe her hair as being just [...]
What may seem like a simple answer to the question of combing natural hair isn’t exactly cut and dry. The answer is no …..and yes. The question of to comb or not to comb depends on when and why you are doing the combing. For the group of African-American women from a certain generation (my mother is one [...]
1. Jane Carter Solution Fellow hairstylist, Jane Carter created soothing natural products 2. Hair Rules Created by hairstylist Eric J. Dickey he knows curly hair for sure 3. Miss Jessies Ultra popular line formulated by two hairstylist sisters, Titi and Mikko 4. Morrocan Oil soft, smooth and shiny hair 5. Organic Root Stimulator Effective products [...]
Often shiny hair that moves or flows freely is considered to be healthy. And because of those factors the hair has what I call an increased “touchability factor”. The appearance to the eye is that shining, bouncing hair will also be soft. Just like the Charmin people are tempted to touch it. If that’s the kind of hair that you’re longing [...]
The documentary “Good Hair” produced by comedian Chris Rock has women everywhere, black and white, talking alot more openly about their deep dark hair secrets. As the main guest Rock was on the “Oprah” show to promote his film. During the course of the show Rock was able to pull off what no man has ever [...]
With all the new hair products on the already crowded shelves in the beauty supply store, now there’s a new group of labels to grab your attention. Obviously, if the shampoo is promoting the fact that it’s “sulfate-free” then sulfates must be bad, right? Well, not in all cases. Actually sulfates are a detergent or cleansing agent added [...]
This is the Part 2 of the four part series on uncovering the reasons behind an extremely itchy scalp. Very often I see clients become intolerant to a chemical process over time. Since your scalp is skin, a hypersensitive scalp can develop over time especially if harsh chemicals are : Overused Misused Chemical relaxers are used to [...]
There’s a very black and white issue among hair salons that seems to be largely ignored. It’s what you might call the ”elephant in the middle of the room”. I’m referring to the phenomenon of so called “black” hair salons and “white” hair salons. For the most part, beauty salons are in the business of providing personal hairstyling services. So therefore it is [...]
FYI-Please don’t ever refer to a black woman’s hair as hair as “nappy” ( can also be spelled “knappy” ). In general, it’s not considered a compliment. A black woman’s natural hair texture happens to be quite a touchy subject. A friend of mine had an experience the other day that proves the point. My friend is black and [...]
Question : “I’m in the process of growing my perm out and my hair is in BAD shape. Most of the perm is still in. What products do you recommend?”
The woman in this photograph, Sarah Breedlove is an example of a true pioneer. She was truly ahead of her time. She is more commonly known as Madame CJ Walker. Walker came from humble beginnings she rose through the “ranks” of plantation life steadily. She started a plantation worker and worked her way up to being [...]
My work as a freelance hairstylist means that I work in a non-traditional environment. Currently, I am working on the Tyra Banks Show which is taped in New York City. I have worked with America’s Next Top Model winner Jaslene shown in the video clip, styling her hair for appearances on the Tyra Banks Show, [...]
