A Sanctuary for Hair and Personal Care
Melissa Bailey, she’s back, and still all that! Karline’s Salon and Spa is thrilled to have Melissa rejoin the team and would like to give this extraordinary licensed hair stylist a proper introduction. Melissa obtained her cosmetology education and training at Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. As the school promises, Melissa “put her […]
In this “Do I Do” post, we’re going to delve into a trendy style: Passion Twists! We recently received a message about our services and this style, in particular, from a visitor to this site. The short answer to the first part of the question is yes. So now, let’s get to the root of […]
Our hair story is a mosaic of types and textures to be loved, celebrated, and respected. My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood by author St. Clair Detrick-Jules does just that! My Beautiful Black Hair is a visual anthology featuring photos and interviews with women of color worldwide. Detrick-Jules’ motivation for […]
In this Transformation Day post, we salute the U.S. Navy, which finally updated its grooming standards, allowing servicewomen more flexibility in hairstyles. The policy shift has been a long time coming, and it’s not perfect, but it’s a start and step in the right direction that recognizes the diversity and beauty of all hair types […]
In this Transformation Day post, three women share their hair journeys from relaxed to natural. If you are thinking of or ready for a hair transformation, these true stories will inspire you. Michelle Thompson Personal-Finance Counselor and Coach, Washington, D.C. “I started experimenting with relaxers when I was 18 years old. I always wore my […]
Gabrielle Union’s latest natural haircut is perfection. If you have ever feared the big chop or switching it up, worry no more. This hair transformation empowers and gives us life! Refinery29 went behind the chair with Gabrielle’s stylist for a perspective on the process. Most people experience a range of emotions before a big haircut: […]
Now showing in all its glory, natural hair on television. Mashable takes a look at what eight shows are doing to positively promote natural hair. In this post, let’s take a look at four of our favorites. Shows like ‘This Is Us,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Insecure’ are changing the way natural hair is depicted […]
Class is now in session, and it is time for curly-haired divas to go back to basics. Hafeezah Nazim, an editorial assistant at Nylon.com, provides a few strands of thought on protective styles to survive the heat. And, if there’s one thing we know here in South Florida, the heat is no joke. Last September, […]
Class is now in session, and it is time to go back to basics. Whatever your hair type and texture, review the five principles of healthy hair care: cleansing, daily moisturizing, regular deep conditioning, low manipulation/protective styling, and nightly use of a satin cap. You will note, we have included more than three strands of […]
Mane: a reference to hair Monday: the second day of a hair professional’s weekend Even on a stylist’s day off, she – that would be me – is still thinking about your hair! Welcome to my Mane-ly Monday, a time and space for collective observations and opinions on all things hair: trends, techniques, treatments, tools, […]