Braids By Dreika

Parents of younger kids (10 & under) 🚨
How do y’all feel about drop-offs?

I’ve noticed that some kids actually sit a little better when parents aren’t visible or present, but I know every child is different.
What has your experience been? Do you prefer staying or dropping off—and why?

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Goodmorning! I hope yall have a good day 🥰🫶🏾

Say it back

Hey y’all,

I’ve gone back and forth a lot about writing this. I’ve typed it, erased it, and rewritten it more times than I can count because I honestly didn’t know what to say—or how to say it. But I owe my clients and loyal supporters a life update.

First, I want to offer a sincere public apology to each and every one of my clients. I’ve been going through a lot, and I didn’t know how to express it. I struggle with being vulnerable and sharing my personal life—I’m naturally a private person. But I also realize that since I started this journey at 13 years old, I’ve given everything I have.

As we move into 2026, I’m at a crossroads. I gave my teenage years and most of my 20s to building a successful business, and BBD & BBDK have accomplished exactly what I set out to do. I have amazing clients whom I truly love. The BBD kids adore me, and I genuinely appreciate every single one of you. For 13 years, I’ve poured my blood, sweat, tears, and time into this.

Now I’ve reached a point where things have to change. I have to live my life and enjoy it a little. Life is life-ing, and several events have transpired that have led me here. Moving forward, I will not be at the shop nearly as much.

Anyone who truly knows me knows I used to be at the shop 24/7. My real friends and family scheduled around me because work always came first. I can no longer live that way. I cannot put BBD before myself anymore.

I am NOT stopping hair.
Things will just look different—and better. I wanted y’all to hear it from me first. There will be a major and very serious rebrand. I understand that I may lose 65–100 clients, and I’ve made peace with that. While I hate to see anyone go, moving forward there will be a strict schedule, and it’s truly for the best.

This is me holding myself accountable just as much as I hold y’all accountable. If I’m going to continue braiding hair, 2026 has to be different. Behind the scenes, there’s so much work, and I’m only one person with a lot on my plate. But I’ve built a community where I should be able to express that.

What’s posted in the group stays in the group. If your kids need something, it should be okay to ask there—that’s my goal moving forward. I’m a helper by nature, but I’ve been helping the wrong people. I want to step from behind the chair and move toward my next calling.

I’ve built a community of real, authentic people, and we all need help sometimes. I’ll be the first to admit I don’t have everything together—but I show up every day and make it happen. A lot of people depend on me.

BBD has grown into something huge, and I’m proud of that—but growth comes with pros and cons. About three years ago, depression hit me hard, and it still resurfaces from time to time. My defense mechanism is laughter—I’d rather laugh than be sad or depressed. But I reached a point where I avoided going places because everywhere I went, someone wanted their hair done. I even started frowning when people asked if I do hair—and that’s not okay. I don’t want to feel that way.

It became overwhelming and overstimulating. Stopping new clients wasn’t enough, so now I’m narrowing my clientele down to my loyal clients only. And yes—I know who you are. Over the years, I’ve built real relationships with truly amazing people.

I have other goals and dreams. I’ve been living this dream every day, and now it’s time to make room for something new. I’ve gained so much knowledge in this industry, and I’m committed to creating the best situation for both parties moving forward.

Thank you for your understanding, love, and continued support. 🤍

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