Friday, April 26, 2013

Tomboy Hair - Dreadlock Extensions.

You really can't start the dreadlock revolution without understanding the dreadlock extension. Different types of extensions help create different looks with your dreadlocks.



General tips for caucasian hair dreadlocks here.
Different ways to start your caucasian hair dreadlocks here.
How to maintain your caucasian hair dreadlocks here


Tomboy Hair - Maintaining your dreads.

There are three main ways a dread can fall into disrepair. If you don't take care of your locks at the tops, if there are obvious weak/thin spots in the lock or if there are a lot of fly-a-ways. 

Tomboy Hair - How to start Dreads.

There are a lot of different ways to start dreadlocks. I have started my own 5 different ways over the lifetime of having them. I've cut them off or brushed them out many times only to put them back in again because I can't live without them. My hair has a very typical caucasian texture and you if your hair is the same there are certain things to take into consideration when giving your locks a good start. 


Saturday, April 13, 2013

Tomboy Hair - Dreadlock tips.

I have had dreadlocks for the past 10 years. I even dare to call myself the Dreadlock Queen. My dreads always look great. I've had every variation that exists from floor length to short and tight to the scalp.


Sunday, April 7, 2013

Tomboy at Work - Part 3 - Safety Gear

This is Part 3 of an ongoing series with tips for tomboys entering the industrial workplace for the first time. You can find Part 1, where I go into proper dress and Part 2 where I discuss how to stay feminine but safe.


Saturday, March 30, 2013

Tomboy Tip - How To Use a Respirator


What is a Respirator?
In an industrial work place we are often required to have our own respirator. That's all well and good, but what if you don't know what one looks like?



Is this it?
No, this is a dust mask.