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Nice & Wavy
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Blackrican
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Dominicans have the closest hair texture to AA hair, as about 70% (more or less) are of AA heritage (most are biracial). Also, majority of Dominicans (women) relax their hair, so they know how to get it super straight if necessary.
When you go into the salon (any salon, not just Dominican) and want your hair straight, they will do whatever is necessary to achieve that - sometimes applying super hot heat that is very damaging. When I was relaxed, I only went to Dominican salons, because they were the only ones who knew how to do my hair. I could find Dominican stylists with hair types from 4b to 1a.
They were also very pushy about encouraging me to get a relaxer at the first sign of wavy new growth. When I asked them why I needed a relaxer so bad, because I was personally very offended, she said 'your natural hair is beautiful and very healthy, and you DON'T need a relaxer at all - but YOU want your hair straight, and that is what is necessary to get it like that.' I was taken back - it was I who wanted my hair in such an unnatural state (my hair is NOT naturally straight, so getting it straight is unnatural for me), that they simply did what was required to please my request. Sad thing: if they did not apply a relaxer, wash & set my hair, and then BLOW DRY MY ROOTS, my hair would not even come close to being straight - and I would have left the salon pissed off that she didn't do my hair right. Dominican salons are not guilty of harming our hair - they just do whatever it takes to make sure we leave with what we wanted.
You don't have to get your roots blow dried. You can tell them to stop, or to just wrap your hair after the wash and set. I had a horrible experience with a 2800 watt blow dryer that burned my scalp so bad, it was scabbing (my own dryer that I bought from a Dominican beauty store). All because I wanted shiny, straight roots - totally unnecessary compared to the pain I went through.
If you want your hair more natural, they can offer services for that as well (YES - they offer styling for curly heads too). You can request no heat - just get a wash and deep condition, and then handle the level of heat @ home. But please be careful - if the salon is not very understanding, and accepting, of our natural hair texture, then you have to ultimately deal with the risk that they will do anything to remove the beauty of our kinks, curls, waves, and coils.
** Note: I am not against anyone wanting straight hair. Just sharing my opinion.
When you go into the salon (any salon, not just Dominican) and want your hair straight, they will do whatever is necessary to achieve that - sometimes applying super hot heat that is very damaging. When I was relaxed, I only went to Dominican salons, because they were the only ones who knew how to do my hair. I could find Dominican stylists with hair types from 4b to 1a.
They were also very pushy about encouraging me to get a relaxer at the first sign of wavy new growth. When I asked them why I needed a relaxer so bad, because I was personally very offended, she said 'your natural hair is beautiful and very healthy, and you DON'T need a relaxer at all - but YOU want your hair straight, and that is what is necessary to get it like that.' I was taken back - it was I who wanted my hair in such an unnatural state (my hair is NOT naturally straight, so getting it straight is unnatural for me), that they simply did what was required to please my request. Sad thing: if they did not apply a relaxer, wash & set my hair, and then BLOW DRY MY ROOTS, my hair would not even come close to being straight - and I would have left the salon pissed off that she didn't do my hair right. Dominican salons are not guilty of harming our hair - they just do whatever it takes to make sure we leave with what we wanted.
You don't have to get your roots blow dried. You can tell them to stop, or to just wrap your hair after the wash and set. I had a horrible experience with a 2800 watt blow dryer that burned my scalp so bad, it was scabbing (my own dryer that I bought from a Dominican beauty store). All because I wanted shiny, straight roots - totally unnecessary compared to the pain I went through.
If you want your hair more natural, they can offer services for that as well (YES - they offer styling for curly heads too). You can request no heat - just get a wash and deep condition, and then handle the level of heat @ home. But please be careful - if the salon is not very understanding, and accepting, of our natural hair texture, then you have to ultimately deal with the risk that they will do anything to remove the beauty of our kinks, curls, waves, and coils.
** Note: I am not against anyone wanting straight hair. Just sharing my opinion.
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a_ caribbean_dream
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Dominicans have the closest hair texture to AA hair, as about 70% (more or less) are of AA heritage (most are biracial). Also, majority of Dominicans (women) relax their hair, so they know how to get it super straight if necessary.
When you go into the salon (any salon, not just Dominican) and want your hair straight, they will do whatever is necessary to achieve that - sometimes applying super hot heat that is very damaging. When I was relaxed, I only went to Dominican salons, because they were the only ones who knew how to do my hair. I could find Dominican stylists with hair types from 4b to 1a.
They were also very pushy about encouraging me to get a relaxer at the first sign of wavy new growth. When I asked them why I needed a relaxer so bad, because I was personally very offended, she said 'your natural hair is beautiful and very healthy, and you DON'T need a relaxer at all - but YOU want your hair straight, and that is what is necessary to get it like that.' I was taken back - it was I who wanted my hair in such an unnatural state (my hair is NOT naturally straight, so getting it straight is unnatural for me), that they simply did what was required to please my request. Sad thing: if they did not apply a relaxer, wash & set my hair, and then BLOW DRY MY ROOTS, my hair would not even come close to being straight - and I would have left the salon pissed off that she didn't do my hair right. Dominican salons are not guilty of harming our hair - they just do whatever it takes to make sure we leave with what we wanted.
You don't have to get your roots blow dried. You can tell them to stop, or to just wrap your hair after the wash and set. I had a horrible experience with a 2800 watt blow dryer that burned my scalp so bad, it was scabbing (my own dryer that I bought from a Dominican beauty store). All because I wanted shiny, straight roots - totally unnecessary compared to the pain I went through.
If you want your hair more natural, they can offer services for that as well (YES - they offer styling for curly heads too). You can request no heat - just get a wash and deep condition, and then handle the level of heat @ home. But please be careful - if the salon is not very understanding, and accepting, of our natural hair texture, then you have to ultimately deal with the risk that they will do anything to remove the beauty of our kinks, curls, waves, and coils.
** Note: I am not against anyone wanting straight hair. Just sharing my opinion.
70% of dominicans more or less are not of african american heritage, but african descent. Big difference. Even that percentage could be aruged.
krissynick
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thanks blackrican. I have no objective to them straigttening my hair. I want it straight. I am just objective to them going over hair too much that already straight. So I try and get my roots straightened only. My hair always remains straight except the roots so thats why but thanks for your input
cocoaluv
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It really depends on which stylist you go to in both stores. Some just pull on your hair with the blowdryer and others are more gentle. There are like at least 6 different stylist in each store so I just watch how they handle other womens hair while I'm under the dryer to determine which one I fell comfortable enough to go to.
almondjoi85
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I really like it ... no fuss just straight hair <-- No pun intended. In and out most days. its great!
Windsy
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I had my first Dominican Hair Salon experience on this Tuesday, and I was and is still amazed.
I just don't understand and I'm hoping someone can shed some light, her it goes:
1. I haven't used heat in almost a year
2. I keep my hair moisturized, seal, DC and all the good stuff.
3. My hair thrives but I see shedding here and there but not biggie. When I comb I may get a strand or two or when I run my fingures through my hair.
Now the mystery:
1. Went to the DHS on Tuesday
2. I have only seen 2 strands since typing this post
3. My hair is loving it!!!
4. I was scared of heat and now I am like, whoa!!!
I don't know if I should be chaning my regiment to include heat or not!
I just don't understand and I'm hoping someone can shed some light, her it goes:
1. I haven't used heat in almost a year
2. I keep my hair moisturized, seal, DC and all the good stuff.
3. My hair thrives but I see shedding here and there but not biggie. When I comb I may get a strand or two or when I run my fingures through my hair.
Now the mystery:
1. Went to the DHS on Tuesday
2. I have only seen 2 strands since typing this post
3. My hair is loving it!!!
4. I was scared of heat and now I am like, whoa!!!
I don't know if I should be chaning my regiment to include heat or not!
Nice & Wavy
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bbdgirl
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Hey Krissy,
I too love Dominican salons for three reasons they are inexpensive, fast and some are even pretty good stylists, like if you needed a really nice updo with french curls for a special occasion, or a high ponytail with flattwists in the front. I personally do not get my hair blow dried b/c I happen to like my hair with body and swing from the rollerset. They are good places if you want a good wash and set. I mean I used to go every week and my hair was always really healthy and bouncy and shiny. I also like the fact that they have never been too scissor happy with me.
But if I want a good cut and conditioning treatment I go to a high end salon. As a matter of fact I go to Marcys Images in Manhattan on 31st street. They are pricey. A perm and DC and good cut is about $130, but when you come out you look like a model.
But when they put the conditioner on your hair they really slop it on, alot. And then wrap your hair in saran wrap and let you sit under dryer for 30 min. You really get the full treatment, and you hair looks good. And oh yes they know how to handle natural hair. You live in Queens, you might want to look them up. If you want to give the Dominicans a break once in a while.
I too love Dominican salons for three reasons they are inexpensive, fast and some are even pretty good stylists, like if you needed a really nice updo with french curls for a special occasion, or a high ponytail with flattwists in the front. I personally do not get my hair blow dried b/c I happen to like my hair with body and swing from the rollerset. They are good places if you want a good wash and set. I mean I used to go every week and my hair was always really healthy and bouncy and shiny. I also like the fact that they have never been too scissor happy with me.
But if I want a good cut and conditioning treatment I go to a high end salon. As a matter of fact I go to Marcys Images in Manhattan on 31st street. They are pricey. A perm and DC and good cut is about $130, but when you come out you look like a model.
But when they put the conditioner on your hair they really slop it on, alot. And then wrap your hair in saran wrap and let you sit under dryer for 30 min. You really get the full treatment, and you hair looks good. And oh yes they know how to handle natural hair. You live in Queens, you might want to look them up. If you want to give the Dominicans a break once in a while.
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