Dominican Salon in DC METRO Area

[Country gal]

I think they said I had bad hair. I swore I heard pelo and one of the stylists checked my roots.my hair is being blown out. Aerlis is not even here.

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Ladies...Sunshine_One , JLove74, CountryGal...

I have been trying to take some time out and visit Salon Revive. Sunshine_One has been trying to get me to go for a long time.

At some point, I really need to get myself down there, seriously!

Love you ladies...

SP

 

[Country gal]

Ladies...Sunshine_One , JLove74, CountryGal...

I have been trying to take some time out and visit Salon Revive. Sunshine_One has been trying to get me to go for a long time.

At some point, I really need to get myself down there, seriously!

Love you ladies...

SP

I might try that one next.

 

[aminata]

I might try that one next.

You won't be sorry.

 

[glamazon386]

Luisa's or Jaselvis.

 

[*Frisky*]

I think they said I had bad hair. I swore I heard pelo and one of the stylists checked my roots.my hair is being blown out. Aerlis is not even here.

This is exactly why I am about to learn Spanish...so I can understand what they are saying..hahahaha

 

[Country gal]

This is exactly why I am about to learn Spanish...so I can understand what they are saying..hahahaha

I WAS LIKE MY HAIR IS NOT BADDDDDD!!!! I COULD TELL SOMETHING WAS GOING ON. FIRST OFF AERLIS HAD A FAMILY EMERGENCY SO SHE WAS IN THE DR. They were looking at me funny and no one was jumping up to say they would do it. erplexed I was like I just drove an hour and I ain't going back home. So they wash my hair, and then the whispering occurred. The shampoo girl, had the HDIC check my texture. They spoke some more in spanish and sent me to the front for my roots to be blown out. The lady that blew out my roots seemed to be an assistant to the stylists. When she was done blow drying one of the other girls came over and said do you want me to help. The lady caught an attitude and was like for what, for what. She did flat ironed my hair. It is super straight like a perm and it blows in the wind. My son says it looks like what I do at home.erplexed

 

[PeggyFair]

I WAS LIKE MY HAIR IS NOT BADDDDDD!!!! I COULD TELL SOMETHING WAS GOING ON. FIRST OFF AERLIS HAD A FAMILY EMERGENCY SO SHE WAS IN THE DR. They were looking at me funny and no one was jumping up to say they would do it. erplexed I was like I just drove an hour and I ain't going back home. So they wash my hair, and then the whispering occurred. The shampoo girl, had the HDIC check my texture. They spoke some more in spanish and sent me to the front for my roots to be blown out. The lady that blew out my roots seemed to be an assistant to the stylists. When she was done blow drying one of the other girls came over and said do you want me to help. The lady caught an attitude and was like for what, for what. She did flat ironed my hair. It is super straight like a perm and it blows in the wind. My son says it looks like what I do at home.erplexed

So in other words it was an awkward experience? This is one of the reasons I like sticking to Black American salons(I have nothing against those that go to *others*, it's just that it's not for me), we speak the same language and they make me feel welcome. None of that "chattering in another language about me or my hair" knowing good and well I can't understand it. But that's just me.

 

[Sugarhoney]

I think they said I had bad hair. I swore I heard pelo and one of the stylists checked my roots.my hair is being blown out. Aerlis is not even here.

Pelo means hair. Now if they said Pelo Malo or something with malo in it--that's not good! Time to get out the nunchucks! LOL

 

[Country gal]

So in other words it was an awkward experience? This is one of the reasons I like sticking to Black American salons(I have nothing against those that go to *others*, it's just that it's not for me), we speak the same language and they make me feel welcome. None of that "chattering in another language about me or my hair" knowing good and well I can't understand it. But that's just me.

I will post pics soon. I don't like folks speaking in another language about my hair either. The blow dryer was so kind of hot. I spell burnt hair.

 

[PeggyFair]

I will post pics soon. I don't like folks speaking in another language about my hair either. The blow dryer was so kind of hot. I spell burnt hair.

Well just look at this as a lesson learned. The DC area has many Black owned salons, we don't have to spend our money with people who are going to disrespect us on our own home soil, even if its in another language.

 

[kurlybella]

Arelis is good. They are located on Colesville, Rd arcross from City Place Mall in downtown Silver Spring. I've been a client for over 5 years. Areli herself is a natural head and helped me transition. Make sure that you let ARELI do your hair. I went recently for a blow out and trim. Pics are in my fotki. If you like you can tell her I referred you. I used to be a weekly client back in my texlaxed days so they know me real well. LOL

Arelis
8646 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-495-3771

There's also a feature on this salon on Roundbrush.com

ETA: Honorable mention Judith's in Adams Morgan. There's more info on her shop in the Salon Review forum. Also, again if you go there make sure JUDITH does your hair.

HTH

thanks for this information!
i know that some dominican salons don't care to do kinky hair or natural hair aka 4a/b, so i'll check them out!!

eta:
okay, wait, just read country gals experience.

i speak spanish though, i would go off up in there.
i also speak french. when i used to wear braids i went to this salon with senegalise women who would start to speak in french. i never said anything for years and then one time they started saying something about my hair - can't remember what. i said "i'm sorry, but it's not polite to talk about people's hair in the salon and assume they don't understand you" in french.
about three jaws were on the floor. i don't like that mess!

 

[zora]

Yikes. I hope despite the experience that your hair came out nice. Can't wait to see the pics.

 

[Country gal]

Yikes. I hope despite the experience that your hair came out nice. Can't wait to see the pics.

I like the result. I wish my hair was more bouncier like Sunshine One's avatar. I think I would revisit the shop but only if Aerlis does my hair.

I would actually like to try the ethopian one maybe with one of the DC lhcf ladies.

 

[kurlybella]

I like the result. I wish my hair was more bouncier like Sunshine One's avatar. I think I would revisit the shop but only if Aerlis does my hair.

I would actually like to try the ethopian one maybe with one of the DC lhcf ladies.

country gal, what's your hair type?

 

[Islandspyce]

I just went to Vision's today and they always do a pretty good job. If you want a great AA salon, Bill Lawrence Salon is a fantastic upscale salon, 2 blocks down the same street.

 

[Country gal]

My hair type is 4a/b. Two of the ladies told me they wanted to go natural but were concerned with starting from stratch.

 

[Sunshine_One]

OH MAN girl....I was searching like mad to find this thread once I got home....I worked all day.....but I digress. I'm so sorry the experience was not the best...but girl maybe I didn't stress it enough..that ARELIS is the only one (except wash/condish etc) that should do your hair. I really wish you would have left & went over to Salon Revive. They take walk-ins also. If you should decide to give them another try call the shop FIRST to make sure Arelis is there before you go. Also, next time I go (prob early summer) I will definetly let Arelis know how her assistants are treating the natural clients.

 

[mrsthiggy]

thanks for this information!
i know that some dominican salons don't care to do kinky hair or natural hair aka 4a/b, so i'll check them out!!

eta:
okay, wait, just read country gals experience.

i speak spanish though, i would go off up in there.
i also speak french. when i used to wear braids i went to this salon with senegalise women who would start to speak in french. i never said anything for years and then one time they started saying something about my hair - can't remember what. i said "i'm sorry, but it's not polite to talk about people's hair in the salon and assume they don't understand you" in french.
about three jaws were on the floor. i don't like that mess!

AMEN AMEN! I speak spanish, and some basic french as well; not fluently
but enough to be understood and I'm telling you... Just be careful. Some of these folks resent us very much. I could tell you stories about the price changes that have been made and how I made them change them back etc..... But since I got my Mr. Pibbs. I'll do it myself thanks

 

[Country gal]

They charged me $55.erplexed I am like my hair is not rough while are they tripping.

Sunshine- I called you early in a panic on what to do. She did a nice job. I can tell they want to deal with easy textures or permed hair.

 

[Karamelcutie]

Natural Ladies. What do you get when you go to the Dominican salons? I went on Wednesday and got a blow out and flat iron. It was silky straight but it seems like a lot of heat. Do you think I could do a roller set and just blow out the roots on my natural head and still achieve a silky straight look?

 

[zora]

Natural Ladies. What do you get when you go to the Dominican salons? I went on Wednesday and got a blow out and flat iron. It was silky straight but it seems like a lot of heat. Do you think I could do a roller set and just blow out the roots on my natural head and still achieve a silky straight look?

Good question. I assumed that's what they were going to do with CountryGal's hair.

Errah, CG, where are the pics!!!??

 

[divya]

Go to Ethiopians or other East Africans, if possible. I have watched naturals with waist length hair go to them and their hair comes out gorgeous. No issues with texture either, and they get it just as straight as Dominicans.

Dominicans are good too, but that's if you cannot get East Africans...

 

[PeggyFair]

AMEN AMEN! I speak spanish, and some basic french as well; not fluently
but enough to be understood and I'm telling you... Just be careful. Some of these folks resent us very much. I could tell you stories about the price changes that have been made and how I made them change them back etc..... But since I got my Mr. Pibbs. I'll do it myself thanks

Of course, which is why I have never had any interest in going to any of their salons. Sometimes it seems we are the only people that fork over our hard earned money to other races who can't stand us(not talking about anybody in particular, just as Black people in general)..DC is full of BLACK AMERICAN salons, many catering to natural hair, so finding one should not be a problem.

 

[divya]

Of course, which is why I have never had any interest in going to any of their salons. Sometimes it seems we are the only people that fork over our hard earned money to other races who can't stand us(not talking about anybody in particular, just as Black people in general)..DC is full of BLACK AMERICAN salons, many catering to natural hair, so finding one should not be a problem.

Interesting, so Black Americans are a separate race than others in your opinion. It really is somewhat interesting to hear comments like that, in addition to the we're all black claims. Hope people remember these types of comments when they start on the whole Dominicans don't think their black discussions and when other groups of African descent differentiate ourselves. Just a side comment...

 

[divya]

AMEN AMEN! I speak spanish, and some basic french as well; not fluently
but enough to be understood and I'm telling you... Just be careful. Some of these folks resent us very much. I could tell you stories about the price changes that have been made and how I made them change them back etc..... But since I got my Mr. Pibbs. I'll do it myself thanks

Why assume that it is resentment? It's about making money. At the Dominican salons, if your length passes a certain point, they will try to charge you more. If you hair is not straight or wavy, it will take more time for them to do and they are trying to get in as many people as possible. So they will often complain and charge you more. It's money more than anything else...

 

[PeggyFair]

Interesting, so Black Americans are a separate race than others in your opinion. It really is somewhat interesting to hear comments like that, in addition to the we're all black claims. Hope people remember these types of comments when they start on the whole Dominicans don't think their black discussions and when other groups of African descent differentiate ourselves. Just a side comment...

You suggested the OP go to an East African salon so why is it a problem for me to suggest that she go to a Black American salon? And to be honest with you, I have no idea what race Dominicans or any other nationality distinguish themselves as, because I really don't care. I'm not one of those Blacks that fly into a rage if one group or another shuns whatever Black blood they might have. I was just suggesting to the OP that it makes no sense to fork over money to people that don't respect you for whatever reason(in this case being her natural born hair texture). This is the very reason why I refuse to spend any money in any Korean owned BSS. But of course, that's just me and we all can spend our own money the way we see fit.

 

[JLove74]

Natural Ladies. What do you get when you go to the Dominican salons? I went on Wednesday and got a blow out and flat iron. It was silky straight but it seems like a lot of heat. Do you think I could do a roller set and just blow out the roots on my natural head and still achieve a silky straight look?

yes you can, however I think how straight it gets depends on the texture of your hair, how tight the rollers are and the skill of the stylist. I'm natural and only get the roots blown, come out swingin' and bouncin'

 

[divya]

You suggested the OP go to an East African salon so why is it a problem for me to suggest that she go to a Black American salon? And to be honest with you, I have no idea what race Dominicans or any other nationality distinguish themselves as, because I really don't care. I'm not one of those Blacks that fly into a rage if one group or another shuns whatever Black blood they might have. I was just suggesting to the OP that it makes no sense to fork over money to people that don't respect you for whatever reason(in this case being her natural born hair texture). This is the very reason why I refuse to spend any money in any Korean owned BSS. But of course, that's just me and we all can spend our own money the way we see fit.

Who said it was a problem to suggest a Black American salon? Clearly you missed the point, but never mind. It's just good that posts like yours are here so then people can see when they have their issues with Dominicans and others of us who are not Black American.

 

[Country gal]

yes you can, however I think how straight it gets depends on the texture of your hair, how tight the rollers are and the skill of the stylist. I'm natural and only get the roots blown, come out swingin' and bouncin'

Hey, JLove- I didn't know you were natural. Where you transitioning before? I haven't seen you in a while but I noticed you wore a lot of straight styles. Do you just wear your natural hair straight?

They didn't give me a choice to have it roller set. I do roller sets at home. My hair stretches when I roller set it. In fact, I think it would be easier to sit me under a dryer and then flat iron my roots.

I wanted to go to a DS to see what all the hype is about. She did a good job of getting it bone straight. It was a lot of heat. I may try Salon Rive (Ethopian one).