https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/Hair, loc and braid care, wig advice and meal prep notes from Janay J. Lewis in Los Angeles.en-ushttps://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-much-do-braids-cost-los-angeles/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-much-do-braids-cost-los-angeles/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00What braids, locs, wig installs and kids' styles cost in Los Angeles in 2026, what changes the price, and how deposits work at Mz Purple.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-to-sleep-with-braids/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-to-sleep-with-braids/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00How to sleep with fresh braids the first night, what to wrap them in, and what to do if you don't have a bonnet. Simple tips from a Los Angeles braider.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/do-braids-damage-your-hair/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/do-braids-damage-your-hair/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00Can braids damage your hair or your hairline? What causes it, the warning signs, and how a careful braider protects your edges. From a Los Angeles braider.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/boho-knotless-braids/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/boho-knotless-braids/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00How long boho knotless braids last, how to keep the curly pieces from tangling, and what they cost in Los Angeles. Care tips from a braider.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-long-do-kids-braids-take/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-long-do-kids-braids-take/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00How long kids' braids, cornrows and box braids take, how to prep your child for the chair, and what to bring. From a gentle Los Angeles kids' braider.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/what-does-a-wig-install-include/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/what-does-a-wig-install-include/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00What a professional wig install includes: consultation, customizing the lace, securing the unit and styling. Plus what it costs in Los Angeles.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-long-does-meal-prep-last/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-long-does-meal-prep-last/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00How long meal prep chicken, rice, seafood and pasta last in the fridge, when to freeze, and how to reheat safely. From a food handler certified LA chef.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/hiring-a-host-or-bartender-los-angeles/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/hiring-a-host-or-bartender-los-angeles/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00What a party host or hostess and a private bartender do, what they cost in Los Angeles, and how to plan. From a certified LA event host and bartender.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/box-braids-vs-knotless-braids/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/box-braids-vs-knotless-braids/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00Box braids or knotless? How they feel, how long each one lasts, which takes longer and what they cost in Los Angeles. From a braider with 27+ years in.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/kids-braids-with-beads/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/kids-braids-with-beads/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00Kids' braids and beads done gentle, in Los Angeles. Popular styles, how long kids' braids last, how long they take, and how to keep them fresh for school.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/starter-locs-stages/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/starter-locs-stages/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00Thinking about starter locs? A Los Angeles loctician walks through the loc stages, the awkward phase, how often to retwist starter locs and what it costs.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/meal-prep-box-what-you-get/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/meal-prep-box-what-you-get/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00Chef-made meal prep in Los Angeles with groceries included: what's on each menu, how long meal prep lasts in the fridge, and how to order for Oct 18.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/wig-install-vs-sew-in/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/wig-install-vs-sew-in/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00Wig install or sew-in? A Los Angeles stylist explains the difference, how long a wig install lasts, and how to pick the one that fits your life.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/loc-care-between-retwists/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/loc-care-between-retwists/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00How to wash locs, how often to retwist, and simple daily loc care to keep your locs neat and healthy. Tips from a Los Angeles loctician.https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-long-do-knotless-braids-last/https://mzpurplebraidsandmore.com/journal/how-long-do-knotless-braids-last/2026-10-08T09:00:00-07:00How long knotless braids last on natural and 4c hair, how long they take, whether you can wash them, and what they cost in Los Angeles.