Posts made in July, 2009
Keeping Cool in the Summertime with Dreads
I notice that my influx of orders greatly decreases in the summertime. =P I can see why! With a full head of dreads it’s just not cute to feel the sweat slipping between your braids. However don’t lose hope fake dread lovers! There are some simple solutions to still looking great in the summer but maintaining your favorite hairstyle. Instead of buying 110 Single Ended Dreads – Try getting some Double Ended Dreads instead. You only need about 45 dreads for double enders and they generally produce more volume so they’re not laying flat on your head. Also keep in mind that it isn’t always necessary to wear ALL 45 dreads, or even all 110 if...
Read MoreIntroducing iKandi into the Salon World!
As mentioned before in my last blog, when visited the Orlando Premier Show I was disappointed to see very little extension booths. Making dreads is a tedious and time consuming process, one that I would love to outsource to people looking for work. Particularly, a salon owner and hair dressers. Dread extensions are something no salons really carry. If I can get back in touch with the salon world enough to the point of establishing a business relationship with some advertising and some networking, I think I could put dread extensions on the map as a salon service as well as a custom online market. Baby steps… First there was trying to get back into the salon...
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