About Liz…

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Carruthers-Woods. I’ve been cultivating natural protective styles, such as braids, twists, and locs, including extensions, for about 6 years. After a few years of…

Stylze…

Just a few of my happy clients! Click on the gallery on the right for close-ups.

Braids & Twists Defined…

A braid (also referred to as a plait) is a complex structure or pattern formed by interlacing two or more strands of flexible material such as textile yarns, wire, or hair. The materials used…

Big Beautiful Hair… And How To Get It!

How to Grow African Hair Faster and Longer Co-authored by Courtney Foster. If you are African or have significant African ancestry, your hair may take a long time to grow…

The Biological Process of Hair

Biological processes and hygiene Care of the hair and care of the scalp skin may appear separate, but are actually intertwined because hair grows from beneath the skin. The…