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Honey is a natural humectant that draws moisture from the atmosphere back into whatever it’s applied to. Resulting in long lasting hydration. After your trim (3 inches or less) , your hair will be embraced with a hydrating honey mask and given our complimentary head message to relax you. Of course ending with your style of choice.

If you've ever tried to kidnap your stylist to do your hair in the morning, this service was inspired by you. Getting on a pre-scheduled routine allows you to stay on top of your hair care and reap the results of staying consistent. Our Biweekly Care Package covers trims, traditional treatments and styling of choice each visit. All for a fixed price of $60 twice out of the month for 3 months, saving you time, frustration and money in the long run. A great gift for your spouses, parents or selfcare

The Maintenance Cut is mainly for a traditional trim and upkeep on an already established haircut provided at Morpho. The service will be followed by a hair cleanse and condition, our relaxing head massage, and style finish.

Last night I went to my second session of yoga 🧘🏽‍♀️ And I loved it just as much as I did the first time. Yet, this experience was a bit different. On my way into the building, I saw someone come in behind me and naturally I give a friendly a hey and smile. Which was met with silence, a swift brushing past, followed by a glimpse of a familiar woman quickly moving past me to get down the stairs. I thought to myself, “how weird?” But I also realized that I may know this person, specifically from her hair. Once I got downstairs into the class, there was one more spot for me to lay my mat out, and of course it’s by the same familiar woman that brushed past me just a few minutes ago. Immediately, I recognized her and started to understand why silence was her answer to my hi.  Some time in the beginning of my business I had the pleasure of having this beautiful, light spirited woman in my chair to cut her curly locks. The inspiration she gave me being a full, trapezoid- ish cut, which I thought that day I delivered on. Through our appointment we got to know each other and shared a few laughs here and there, but that same silence she shared with me by the stairs, she also gave me once she saw her results. Not much was said, from what I remember, but I do recall feeling the energy shift. Especially when she commented on her length not feeling as long as when she came in. She still was kind and allowed me to take her after pictures, but that’s when I noticed the most that the results I gave her was not what she anticipated. She never left a bad review, never told me outright that she hated her hair, but I understood that she was not happy, despite how accurate of a cut I felt  I gave her. Then, fast forwarding to yesterday, that same understanding was reiterated.  Image not owned by platform As the session went on and we took a deep dive into the flow of our bodies My mind and ego began to go to war with each other. I thought, “Does she really hate me, I wonder why she didn’t tell me she disliked it that much?” “I don’t remember taking a lot of length off, but maybe that’s why she didn’t like it.” “Maybe she just wasn’t used to seeing her curls shrink that much.” “Maybe I’m just a terrible hairstylist, and I deserve her silence.” Back and forth my mind went, trying to justify her feelings and mine. I know I’m a human capable of making many mistakes, and I have admitted to many as well. Yet, her hair appointment didn’t feel like one of them. Still her reactions towards me I couldn’t play down or shrug off. If I had not met her expectations, I was 100% open to hearing her out and seeing what I could do to repair the damage, once I knew what it truly was. Halfway through the session, I allowed my brain to let all the excuses rise to the surface and each emotion have it’s moment. My conclusion is that she had  and has  every right to not like the haircut I gave her. Even if I felt I did exactly what she asked for, it is not my place to control her feelings about the results.  Image by Allison Snowden I believe my ego couldn’t allow me to believe she didn’t like her hair so much That she would ignore me, because I’m not used to being disliked. As a recovering people pleaser, I always take any chance to overly please the people in my life, clients included. I hate the feeling of letting people down, even when it’s out of my control. So, when I recognized at yoga how much she disliked the service I gave her- without offering me the option to help rectify it later on- I felt that I had failed her and myself entirely. In my industry, working on someone’s crown, there is little room for error, regardless of the fact that mistakes are more than common. When I worked in my old salon and made a mistake or didn’t deliver to someone’s standards, the reviews or shame of it all used to eat me alive. Some of my coworkers would try to soothe this ache by complaining about the client’s pickiness, and too high of standards. Whether that was true or not, I knew that was not the proper response to a client or for myself.  Image not owned by platform Of course I knew I wasn’t a robot I’m not always going to deliver perfection. Yet, the standards I projected onto myself was accentuated when someone wasn’t pleased. However, I’ve learned that two things can be true at the same time. I can feel I did my best, while also giving my clients the space to not like what I’ve given them. It’s not about being right or making a point. As much as it hurts to know there is someone(s) out there that does not like the services I’ve given them, this doesn’t make me a failure. It also does not make my clients wrong for their perception of their experience with me. As we neared the end of our flow with our guide, I discovered what my people pleasing tendencies are rooted in. Me feeling defeated because she didn’t say hi, or tell me she didn’t like her cut so I can rectify it, is not just about me people pleasing. What's more is my need to control. When I can’t change how someone feels about me, my services, or anything else, I feel a loss over many things: the narrative about me, how people may perceive my work, not feeling good enough. The list could go on forever, if I allowed. Image not owned by platform I left yoga still feeling a little heavy about letting someone down While simultaneously understanding she is justified in feeling that way for as long as needs to. Right along with allowing me the space to free myself from unrealistic expectations of perfection that I placed upon myself too. In my journey, I will succeed as many times as I fail and neither will fully define me. What will define me is the way I handle situations when they don’t go my way, and when I am in the wrong. Doing my best to amend situations, when the opportunity is given. Then, continuing to let my flaws- intentional or unintentional- guide me into showing up better than the woman I was the day before. These actions will be the reflection of my true character, not the failure of showing up perfect- which doesn’t exist for anyone. I came for my second session of yoga to relax my mind and body, and departed understanding the balances of my own human nature. Thus, with that being said, Namaste. Image not owned by platform

Do You Keep Killing Your Plants? I am ashamed to say, I’ve never been a great mother… Plant mother, that is. I always end up killing them no matter what I do. More water equals wilted, less water equals burned, and so on and so forth. I could never figure out the perfect balance of hydration for my babies to THRIVE! Funny enough, it was like that with my hair for years—wilted and burned. The struggle to play the balancing act between the proper amount of hydration was a game I was losing at. That is until I understood porosity. Just like plants, all of our hair has a unique formula for receiving and retaining moisture. Depending on your hair makeup, too much water or lack thereof may leave your hair wilted and dried just like our plants. Allow me to break it down for you! Porosity is the hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. The categories are high, normal, and low. High porosity acts like a sponge to hydration, but loses it just as quickly as it gains it. Meanwhile, low porosity struggles to accept moisture, and water sits on top of the hair like water droplets on spiderwebs. Putting these findings together can help you understand your hair’s specific needs, especially when it comes to moisturizing for the best hydrated curls! Since our hair is just like plants, I chose some cool plants that need similar care as our various porosity types. That way, we can keep our hair and plants thriving. Lilacs and High Porosity The first plant we'll discuss is the Lilac plant. This beauty loves lots of moisture, but too much water can cause the plant to wilt and become soggy, similar to high porosity hair. High porosity is hydrophilic, meaning it also loves water. However, over-moisturizing with conditioners, shampooing, or getting it wet too often will cause the hair to become limp and lifeless, eventually breaking off. Just like Lilac, you will "water" or shampoo your hair 1-2 times per week. The picture located on the right of the Lilac plant represents the amount of water your hair likes to absorb. In this example photo, high porosity hair absorbs abundant amounts of water very easily, causing the hair to fall to the bottom. This is a great experiment to find your porosity if it's challenging to know from previous routines. Snake Plants and Low Porosity Then we have the Snake Plant, everyone's favorite because if you forget to water it for a few days, it will still be alive and well! Since it's easy at retaining moisture and tends to keep it for a long period of time, Snake Plants only need a light amount of moisture just like Low porosity. Keeping your ingredients light with high impact moisture is amazing for this hair type, because the molecules will be small enough to penetrate the hair strand. Once the moisture is in, it can stay there for a good amount of time. I recommend washing your hair and watering your Snake Plant every 7-10 days. The picture located on the right of the Snake Plant represents the amount of water your hair likes to absorb. In this example photo, low porosity struggles initially to absorb moisture, causing the hair to stay afloat. Pothos Plants and Normal Porosity Lastly, the Pothos plant. It thrives with moderate, routine moisture. Pothos can go up to 1-2 weeks without needing to be watered. It requires just enough water to keep it hydrated due to its easy adaptation to wet and dry climates, like normal porosity. I recommend washing your hair every 1-2 weeks for the best results. The picture located to the right of the Pothos plant represents the amount of water your hair likes to absorb. In this example photo, normal porosity hair absorbs and retains water steadily, resulting in the hair strand staying in the middle of the glass of water. Conclusion Plants are the best way to understand our hair needs, because our hair - just like plants - communicates what it needs all the time, all we have to do is listen. So, if your hair is lifeless and dry or limp, try to reflect on what you're currently doing to it. Are you giving your hair enough hydration, getting it wet too often, or constantly guessing as you go? There is another way; everyone is capable of achieving their version of healthy, hydrated hair, and the best way to start is by recognizing your hair's porosity. What porosity are you?

Often, I see the girls trying to understand their hair better with curl typing You know, the type 4's, 3C's and more... However, only identifying this part of your hair leaves out other information that is necessary to truly knowing your hair. Let's first start at texture! I've heard the term texture used to describe adding layers, curls, or simply having a kink or wave within your hair. While this can be valid as well, the true definition of texture is "The diameter of each individual hair strand." There are three main types of texture: fine, medium, and coarse. Fine hair has the smallest diameter, easier to manipulate, and is typically very fragile and thin. Whereas coarse hair has the thickest diameter and more resistant to manipulation. This type can feel very rough and bumpy throughout the entirety of the strand. Lastly, we have Medium texture, which is described exactly how it sounds- a perfect medium between fine and coarse. Sort of like Goldilocks and the Three Bear's porridge, "Not too hot, not too cold." Why would we need to know texture at all??? Hair texture can tell us the cuticle to cortex ratio. The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair shaft. It's fish scale like layer(s) are the first combat of protection for your medulla and cortex. Fine hair having the most layered cuticle to makeup for it's thinner cortex. Yet, coarse hair has a thinner cuticle layer, because the strength in it's cortex is strong enough to withstand more impact. The Cortex is the "body," where all the strength and elasticity lives. Understanding this concept will allow us to understand how much physical and chemical manipulation the hair can take. So where does that leave hair typing? Well, first we have to understand hair typing's real definition and origins. Curl types fall into the group of hair patterns Which defines the shape of your hair strands. Typically classified with a hair typing chart created by Andre Walker consisting of a scale of 4 hair types ranging from 1-4, type A through C. Today, we'll simplify them into four categories: Straight, Wavy, Curly and Coily. These hair patterns are still important to keep in your pocket, because they can help indicate the amount of elasticity and moisture the hair is able to retain. The tighter the curl pattern, the less elasticity and moisture it can retain. Each bend of the curl creates "weaker," spots in the hair that can cause breakage and dryness without proper care. Coily hair has struggles with retaining moisture and elasticity the most, meaning it is the most sensitive hair pattern, contrary to popular belief. Let's recap to compare. Texture is defined as the diameter of each hair strand By the cuticle to cortex ratio. Whereas hair pattern is describing the shape of each hair strand that will indicate how much elasticity and moisture it may retain. Texture can be categorized into three groups called fine. medium and coarse. With fine being the most fragile and coarse being the opposite. While, hair pattern is categorized into four groups known as straight, wavy, curly, and coily. Coily hair can struggle more with the retention of moisture and elasticity versus their counterparts on the straighter or wavier side. It is important to note that you can have multiple hair patterns and textures throughout your head naturally or due to manipulation. The best way to work with diverse hair types is to have a great cut that supports all the various lengths. As well as either treating your entire head according to your dominant curly pattern or even better alter your routine to target the different curl patterns through the head. For example if your curls are looser in the nape, than the are the crown, try to go light on the product amount in the back of your head versus the crown. Or if your texture is coarser in the crown vs the nape, try to use more lightly moisturizing products on the crown to avoid build up, and maybe a light weight gel to add elongation. Now that you know the differences between texture and porosity, you should be two steps further to understanding your hair's ebbs and flows! Do you know your hair's texture or pattern?