The Old Skool journal
Notes on hair, beauty, and making more space for yourself.
12 articles
Salon Experience
However, if you have never had an experience of visiting such a salon where the term ‘Muslimah-friendly' was clearly marked, then it can be a question…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Colour
There is one particular time when any individual who has coloured hair realises, and that is the time they catch their reflection in the mirror and see…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Treatments
With so many people being tired of the battle against frizz daily, it is very likely that one might have encountered rebonding and keratin treatments as…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Hair Care
Well, the truth is that most men see getting a haircut as something that needs to be done every month and taking care of their skin as something that they…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Salon Experience
From the location to the gown to the guest list, there are so many things involved in preparing for a wedding that hair styling may get forgotten…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Hair Care
You have likely experienced something similar to this, where you show your hairstylist a picture of a hairstyle you love, and they give you the exact same…
8 September 2026 · 7 min read
Treatments
Looking at the salon menu and finding “Head Spa” and “Scalp Care Ritual” written next to each other makes you wonder how different these two really are.…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Nails
Now you find yourself right there in front of the nail polish, deciding whether you want a gel manicure or an old school polish manicure, and let me tell…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Salon Experience
Going to a new salon for the first time always carries some element of risk, doesn't it? Is there any guarantee that they'll get it right and give you…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Treatments
You have just left with beautiful soft bouncy waves that you really like, but the true challenge begins at trying to maintain these waves for weeks to…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Treatments
Bonding repair is usually offered in addition to coloring services or bleach and you have been hearing your stylist say "bond repair" when you've had any…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Colour
The question, "Balayage or all-over color?" really does come up a lot during pre-color consultations, and it's not an unreasonable one, as both will give…
8 September 2026 · 6 min read