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Five Tips to Remember When Visiting the Salon

Alesha — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:36:03 +0000

The last thing you’d want for your hair is a disaster—especially if you’re shelling out your hard earned cash. While most women see a visit to the salon as a treat, some have had experiences that taught them to arrive a little more cautious and prepared. Just keep in mind these five simple guidelines on your next visit (especially if it will be your first visit to a particular salon):

1. Get References When Possible

A friend or family member who has had a positive experience (or more) is a great resource to help determine if a certain salon is the right one for you. Ask them if they have a favorite stylist, what kinds of products the shampoo person uses, and if the establishment caters to your hair needs. This will save the time and trouble sometimes encountered when you look up random salons on the internet.

2. Observe and Assess

How’s the stylist’s own hair? What does the general hair health of the customers look like? This speaks volumes because it demonstrates if a stylist really cares about healthy hair and what the fruit of their labor looks like. Another observation to make is whether or not the place has a steady flow of business and if the stylists arrive on time and keep appointments well. Make your assessments based on everything you observe in the salon—what’s in there tells a story, and you want a happy ending to your own experience.

3. Ask Questions

If you’re curious or nervous about something, ask away! Whether it’s a question about the salon’s specialties, or methods or hours of operation, the only way you’ll be more informed about how things work is by asking about them. It may feel awkward if you’re not used to it, but as a paying customer, you’re entitled to have your concerns and questions addressed.

4. Make Sure the Stylist Knows What an Inch Means

Some women have walked into a salon asking for an inch or a quarter-inch to be trimmed off and walked out nearly in tears. If you’re going to request or allow a trim, and if you specify how much you want taken off, make sure the stylist is on the same page. Even if you have to gesture with your hand and demonstrate exactly how much you want taken off, it’s better to be explicit instead of leaving it up to the judgment of the stylist. Without saying, make sure you’re facing a mirror so you can see what the stylist is doing.

5. Don’t be Afraid

Finally, don’t be afraid to tell the shampoo person that she’s handling your hair too roughly, or the stylist that she’s using too much heat and needs to spray on a protectant, or that you do not want a pair of shears anywhere near your head, or even that…you don’t like what’s being done to your hair. Of course this should be done in a constructive manner, but all too often we have been taught to be polite and don’t complain, or some of us are just naturally timid and shy. However, when it comes to your hair, it’s up to you to decide what’s best for it and what kind of style you want.

Not all salon experiences are negative, and certainly there are plenty of salons that are top notch and keep their clients happy. These five tips are helpful to keep in mind for those of us who don’t usually frequent salons or who are going to one for the first time. As the saying goes, “it’s better to be safe than sorry,” so hopefully these tips can keep your hair safe, and if the salon is one that performs well, then you won’t be sorry!

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Ebony Cuts and Styles – Barber and Hair salon Horn Lake Ms

BhpPress — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:02:26 +0000

Ebony Cuts and Styles is great little barber shop and beauty salon located in Horn lake Mississippi. They are know in Horn Lake for cutting, taper fades, and precision hair cuts in the barber side of their business.

If your a lady you can ask for Anglea and get sew-in weave, perm, quick weave, and other traditional hair styles.

6341 Highway 51 N # 7
Horn Lake, MS 38637-2477
(662) 280-7211

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Diamond Cutt Studio – Katy Texas (Natural hair salon Black Hairstylists.)

BhpPress — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:54:08 +0000

Diamond Cutt Studio is the one of the top salon in the Houston(Katy Texas) area. Tryce is the owner of the environmental green salon. She strives to only use natural products and environmental friendly products. If you looking to get your hair relaxed and washed this salon specializes in all traditional African American Hair care.

Tryce is also a known for her work with hair extensions and lace front wigs. She sales only premium hair, none of that cheap store bought variety. Diamond Cutt Studio are also the rave of Houston for cuts, styles, sew-in weaves and more.

Diamond Cutt Studio was one of the first to offer natural hair care and healthy growing tips. If your looking to get any of these styles strand by strand(fusion), fusion, segelese twists, micro braids, african braids, dreadlock locitians, or bantu knots look no further.

Tyrce

281-709-3055

3111 Fry Road Suite 290

Katy, Texas 77449

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Moffitt Hair Care- Black Hair Salon Holly Springs Ms

BhpPress — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:35:57 +0000

Moffitt Hair care is a great little African American Salon located in Holly Springs Mississippi. Moffitt specializes in all sorts of new hairstyles, sew-in weaves, hair care, hair breakages, and relaxers.

If your a new college student or if you have just moved to Holly Springs and need to have your hair done, drop by Moffitt Hair located on 200 N Memphis St Holly Springs, Ms. Ask for Lucatheryn Wilson and tell her Blackhairplanet.com sent you.

Moffitt Hair Care

200 n Memphis st

Holly springs ms 38635

662-544-5542

Lucatheryn Wilson

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Are there any black hair salons in Olive Branch Ms?

BHP Answers — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:24:54 +0000

Laranda from Red Bank, Ma asked:

Are there any African American hair salon in Olive Branch Ms or in de soto county?

Well Laranda there is actually one that I found. Looks like there aren’t that many to speak of. When I find some more I will post them here on this blog post. I spoke with the owner Kim of Flava Hair Salon, located in Olive Branch, Mississippi at 8970 College st.

They specialize in traditional black hair care and many of the latest African American hairstyles. You can get your hair permed, washed, roller-set, and even have sew-in weaves done. I hope this help you in your search for a great hair stylists. Let us know your experiences with Flava

Flava Hair Salon‎ - kim
8970 College St, Olive Branch, MS‎ – (662) 895-8980‎

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Seeking Hair stylists or Salon that does Black Hair in Warrenton Va?

BHP Answers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:05:44 +0000

Cinna from Warrenton Va asks:

Are there any hairstylists that does black hair in warrenton, because I just moved from PA and I had a good stylist for over 5 years. Now I am searching for a good hairstylists again. I have been here for a while and my hair is becoming a bit damaged. My hair is natural and I can’t find a salon to do my hair. There are many salon here but I am not sure they can help me with natural hair could you post any salons you know of. Thanks.

Cinna it was really hard find a salon. I talked with a salon called the hair cuttery located in Warrenton. They said they can do natural hair…please post to this blog post tell us what you found out.

Hair Cuttery
Oak Springs Plaza
Warrenton, VA 20186

(540)347-9755

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Sassy Black Hair Salon Miramar Flordia

BhpPress — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:15:41 +0000

Yvette Charles cosmetologist, entrepreneur, and owner of the upsclae and visionary salon Brash And Sassy is Miramar ,Fl premier hair salon. This salon is located in at 7748 Fairway Blvd Miramar Fl 33023 in the Sunshine State.

Yvette’s talent was quite evident at an early age. Her skillful creations with dolls hair would amaze everyone who would see it. They would marvel at what a child could do with dolls’ hair. Even as a teen she was sought out in her neighborhood as the girl who could give the “proper cut”.

After graduating from Berean Institute, Philadelphia, PA with a certificate and licenses in cosmetology, Yvette wasn’t satisfied with just being a stylist. As a result she continued her training at Dudley’s University. Yvette observed that people were focusing too much on trendy hair/ fashions and were forgetting about the essence of hair care it self- keeping the hair healthy.

“I pride myself on proper hair care foremost. One can’t be or look glamorous with damaged hair” Some of her hair creations have been featured in national hair care publications, major hair showcase, and she is one of the first people called when other hair care professional are looking for ideas, talent or consultation on their projects.
…. Today, Yvette is known as one of the nation’s top hair care professionals, and is the forerunner when it comes to trendy hot and tight cuts and color. Brash and Sassy is the dream that came true for Yvette Charles, it is a salon that combines a wicked mix of today’s brash & sassy creations with a touch of old glamorous look of yesteryears.

Here are a few services that they offer: Hair Cut,Razo,Trim, Bangs, Semipermanent/Rinse, Single Process/Permanent, Double Process, Highlights (cap),Corrective Color, Foil,Loc w/ Extensions, Flat Twist,Kinky Twist w/ Extensions,Silky Dreads,Corn Rows,Micro Braids,Relaxer (Touch Up),sew-in weaves, and much more.

“For a look that is classy come to Brash & Sassy”
For more information, please contact
Brash & Sassy Hair Creation, Inc. 7748 Fairway Blvd – Miramar, FL 33023
954-966-1140.

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My Just Loc’s (Brooklyn)

BhpPress — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:54:35 +0000

My Just Loc’s By Marceline Experience

By Minsheyenwen

I locked ten years ago. I am locked for life. It’s liberating… it’s spiritual. My locs and my white hair are an extension of who I am. My hair is coarse and thick. It’s difficult to find a good affordable loctician whether it be in Philadelphia, Pa., New Jersey or New York City. After many years of searching for the right locitian and stylist for my hair I found Just Loc’s.

Just Loc’s is a home based business located in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn, New York in a cozy brownstone. Easy to get to from Philadelphia, Pa., New Jersey or any of the five boroughs in New York City by taking NYC public transportation. Usually, I drive and I am able to find street parking on the block where Just Loc’s is located.

As she has done for the past 15 years, loctician Marceline Alburg opens the front door of her home based natural hair care salon located in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn. Just Loc clients are seen by appointment only. Marceline insist clients especially, newcomers be on time for their scheduled loc hair appointments or call 24 hours in advance to cancel an appointment.

The Just Loc’s Salon is located on the ground floor of Marceline Alburg’s brownstone home. The salon room has softly painted walls and tiled floors. The room is a showcase for fragrant loc hair oils, hair adornments and specialty loc hats, plants, a friendly stop for the resident cats, and a haven of familiarity for Just Loc’s clients, some of whom have patronized the Just Loc’s Salon since it first opened in 1995.

As Marceline greet new customers you can hear regular customers women and sometimes men chating and enjoying their experience. Just loc’s is a very friendly and intimate environment. New customers are coming to Just Loc’s in Brooklyn, New York from all over– Philadelphia, Pa., Jersey City and Newark, New Jersey, Rockland County, Long Island, Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York.

As a result, of Marceline new blog’s prominent online presence Just Loc’s is not only attracting scores of new customers, but is also drawing valuable customers away from more expensive New York Natural Hair Care Salons–luring them in with the promise of a free loc hair consultation ($35.00 value), low 30% discounted prices on Wednesday and everyday Family and Friends Group Promotions.

If you are thinking about going natural and starting locs or need your locs regularly groomed and/or repaired I suggest you call Just Loc’s 718-953-8072. Don’t forget be on time!

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Novella’s Day Spa and Salon Beverton OR

BhpPress — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:48:25 +0000

Looking for a black hair salon in Beverton OR. Look no further….. Novella’s has a staff of nine professionals who relax, weave, fusion, color, cut men and women, specialize in naturally curly hair. Nails, body massage, spa, pretty princess room for birthday parties.

Novella’s specializes in African American skin care, cornrows, lace front wigs, sew-in weaves. Also check out their beverly johnson yaki and remy wigs. We Oregon distributor for Design Essentials


Novella's Day Spa and Salon
4925 SW Angel Ave, Suite 100
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 643-3553 bus
contact: Novella Hamilton

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Shea Locs Natural Hair Studio-Salon Jonesboro Ga Stylists

BhpPress — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:45:55 +0000

Shea Locs Natural Hair Studio

Shea Locs Natural Hair Studio,LLC, “Healing, Strengthening, and Rejuvenating Your Locs” is located in Jonesboro, Ga. The salon specializes in all services for your locs. Services includes: Loc Maintenance, Starter Locs, Loc Repair, Loc Extensions, Two Strand Twist, Flat Two Strand Twist, Comb Coils, Loc Styling, and Color. All services includes wash and scalp conditioning. All natural products of shea butter and aloe vera are used.

Owner/Loctician Vernice Samuels is from Baltimore, Md. There she was the owner/loctician of SAMOR Natural Hair Salon for a year and has been residing in Atlanta for four years. She has five years experience with natural hair and locs and has attend natural hair workshops at the Worlds Natural Hair Expo in Atlanta, Ga. She will be obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree of Marketing from Georgia State UIniversity in May 2010. For photo gallery visit www.myspace.com/shealocs.

Hours of operation: Mon-Sun; 8am-8pm, same day appointments are available. Contact number:678.327.3724 All men, women, and children are welcome.

404-592-5935

8003 Hampton CT
Jonesboro, GA 30238

SPECIALIZING IN THE HEALTH AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL KINDS OF LOCS!!!

ALL NATURAL PRODUCTS….
SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS…
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK:7AM-8PM…
FREE CONSULTATIONS…
AFFORDABLE PRICES
CHILDREN SPECIALS
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PROGRAMS
AND MORE……..

BOOK APPOINTMENT TODAY! 678.327.3724 VERNICE

*INTRODUCING THE OWNER/LOCTICIAN: MY WORK SPEAKS FOR ITSELF!!

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