brownsugarflyygirl
Well-Known Member
There are so many negative salon stories that I just wanted to share a positive one.
Im a 4a natural and I wanted to get my hair straightened for my birthday and my bootcamp progress photo. I had gone to this stylist to get my hair pressed for my graduation in May and although I was pleased with the final product there were things that I didnt like...so I was prepared this time. Here are the things that I liked during this visit:
1) While I was waiting, she told me that she was running behind and asked if I had dinner and suggested that I could go and get something. Usually, Im in the shop 5-10 minutes before she starts, this time the wait was an hour....when she walked me to the bowl she apologized profusely....usually stylist can care less about your time.
2) She told me what products she was using on my hair because she remembered that I liked to know. She also graciously agreed to use the comb that I brought to detangle my hair. Im tenderheaded and the comb she used before was just not for me
3) She added extra heat protectant in my hair when I asked. I told her that I would rather my hair be slightly heavier than to not have my naps snap back. She didnt object and just added...my hair was still very light and swingy in the end.
4) She ASKED me if I needed a trim, she said my ends werent that bad but she would trim it if I would like. I told her that I hadnt had a trim since I was there six months ago...so she decided to dust and showed me how little she was taking off. She is like the OPPOSITE of a scissor-happy stylist...who knew that existed?
5) She happily agreed to take this picture before dusting...I told her that I was a member of a hair website and was tracking my progress:
6) She transformed my 4a nappy hair to relaxer straight silkiness. My hair was bouncy and beautiful when I left. See last picture in my siggy. She even agreed to wrap my hair for me using the silk scarf I brought since it was drizzling outside.
It was such a positive salon experience to have someone who actually cares about your hair care needs and is proficient in being able to style your hair well. I am soo happy to have found her and I tipped her VERY generously.
Just wanted to add a positive experience amongst so many negatives
Shameless Plug: If anyone is looking for a stylist in the MD/DC area...pm me for her information. She is in Silver Spring...I drove all the way from VA and it was definitely worth it.
Im a 4a natural and I wanted to get my hair straightened for my birthday and my bootcamp progress photo. I had gone to this stylist to get my hair pressed for my graduation in May and although I was pleased with the final product there were things that I didnt like...so I was prepared this time. Here are the things that I liked during this visit:
1) While I was waiting, she told me that she was running behind and asked if I had dinner and suggested that I could go and get something. Usually, Im in the shop 5-10 minutes before she starts, this time the wait was an hour....when she walked me to the bowl she apologized profusely....usually stylist can care less about your time.
2) She told me what products she was using on my hair because she remembered that I liked to know. She also graciously agreed to use the comb that I brought to detangle my hair. Im tenderheaded and the comb she used before was just not for me
3) She added extra heat protectant in my hair when I asked. I told her that I would rather my hair be slightly heavier than to not have my naps snap back. She didnt object and just added...my hair was still very light and swingy in the end.
4) She ASKED me if I needed a trim, she said my ends werent that bad but she would trim it if I would like. I told her that I hadnt had a trim since I was there six months ago...so she decided to dust and showed me how little she was taking off. She is like the OPPOSITE of a scissor-happy stylist...who knew that existed?
5) She happily agreed to take this picture before dusting...I told her that I was a member of a hair website and was tracking my progress:
6) She transformed my 4a nappy hair to relaxer straight silkiness. My hair was bouncy and beautiful when I left. See last picture in my siggy. She even agreed to wrap my hair for me using the silk scarf I brought since it was drizzling outside.
It was such a positive salon experience to have someone who actually cares about your hair care needs and is proficient in being able to style your hair well. I am soo happy to have found her and I tipped her VERY generously.
Just wanted to add a positive experience amongst so many negatives
Shameless Plug: If anyone is looking for a stylist in the MD/DC area...pm me for her information. She is in Silver Spring...I drove all the way from VA and it was definitely worth it.
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I've decided that if I ever go back to relaxing, I'm just going to drive there when it's touch-up/trim time & let him do it. From my experiences with stylists here, he is the only stylist I will ever fully trust with my hair.
, so here comes a PM.
