Sectioning is one of the most important considerations if you are looking in getting dreadlocks. A lot of dread heads run head-long into the process without realizing the consequences of a haphazard sectioning job. Sectioning is the foundation of your dreadlock journey and is a springboard that will determine the ease and ability with which … Read more
Earlier this year I officially changed my business name to Radiant Roots! To that end, I’ve also changed my business email to radiantrootsstudio@gmail.com -AND- I am working slowly on transitioning my website over to this domain name, too. In the meantime, in the year still ahead I’m looking forward to at least 1 – 2 … Read more
Alright, you’ve scheduled your appointment, you’ve received your confirmation message, and now the day has come and you need to know what to do! Well, here it is: Use a Public Restroom Before Arrival. While I do have a restroom in my home, the studio is just a renovated (admittedly adorable) shed which does not have … Read more
Are you ready to level up your smile? Evolve into the best version of you with tooth gems! Give yourself that sparkling smile that everyone has always said you have — only this time it’ll REALLY be sparkly. Tooth gems are always 100% authentic Swarovski crystals OR 14/18K gold and are completely non-invasive. The tooth … Read more
While this annoying and unfortunate development is incredibly inconvenient and unpleasant it is not altogether uncommon. This is something called “tension bumps”. The fancy, scientific name is “scalp folliculitis”. Any time that the scalp is “traumatized” such as being pulled into a protective hairstyle like braids or locks the hair follicles can become irritated. When … Read more
I am so excited that you are interested in having me teach you about the art and science of locking hair! If you are a person with locks who’s just looking to bone up on the best way to keep your locks healthy and happy for a long time to come OR if you are … Read more
We’ve officially been living through the apocalypse for 2 years now. If history has anything to say about the way pandemics generally pan out, we are more likely than not on the up and up with this crazy experience we’ve all gone through. Now that the weather is beginning to warm to Spring I am … Read more
My name is Avani Joy. That’s the name on my driver’s license, but not on my birth certificate, before you ask. Avani means “Earth” in Sanskrit so my name is an homage to the love I have for this planet we call home. I am the founder and original dreadlock artist at Radiant Roots. I … Read more
Alright, you’ve scheduled your appointment, you’ve received your confirmation message, you’ve read about the Post-Quarantine Appointment Policies… now the day has come and you need to know what to do! Well, here it is: Take Your Temperature Before You Leave For Your Appointment! I’ll be doing it when you arrive, too, and if your temperature … Read more
I know, super sexy title, right? But it’s super important that as we slowly start reopening after the pandemic close-downs that we do everything we can to be as safe as possible and avoid a resurgence of infections. Here’s what I am doing to make sure that the environment in which your hair is being … Read more
