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Very cute, but I think it was severely overpriced...

...I would keep it moisturized just like braids: with a spray bottle. I wouldn't wash either to get maximum longevity -- just keep your scalp clean with Sea Breeze and cotton balls. And work on finding that high schooler!
I agree-the style is BEAUTIFUL, but $45 is the most I would have paid for a flat twist style (which I KNOW wouldn't last past 2 weeks on my hair). Where do you stay hon? I could've hooked you up $25-30 :look:
 
Very pretty style! Maybe a natural hair salon may be more gentler with doing this hairstyle, but I know that they are not too common in most places.
 
Very beautiful!!!...I may try to replicate this myself :grin:

However, I do not believe all of that detangling is necessary :/... using a fine tooth comb will give a sleeker smoother look. but I find u can get similar results by smoothing with fingers

And from what you described she was uncessarily rough with the comb. I sorry to hear that... but at least your hear looks great! I had to re state that!

for comparison of flat twist with out a lot of detangling here are pics of a flat twist I did into a puff... I did not require any more detangling than usual... but you can see the ... mind you it was self styled (results are better when I do others) but even when I do my friends hair in flat twists I never need a fine tooth comb
 

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I'm sooooo...not interested in compromising ANY strand on my head for temporary good looks and long term damage. NEVER.

You touch on an important point. Perhaps if I communicated to her that I didn't care to have a smooth look, that MIGHT have helped. However, I didn't know the final product could vary using a different size comb. Well...live and learn.
 
I love it, very pretty! That outcome would be worth it to me. However, my results would never be that stellar because I would have had to stop her. I cannot take people pulling on my hair and causing pain.
 
Simply BEAUTIFUL. Unfortunately you can't get that hairstyle for much cheaper in a salon, maybe by someone in their home but your hair is healthy, long, and thick which means it's time consuming so nobody will be willing to do a 2.5 hour hairstyle for $40. But it's gorgeous.
 
This style came out absolutely stunning OP!!!! Wow:love3:

As for the price and the rough handling of your hair and scalp, I think that was scandalous:nono:

The price you paid really surprised me. I guess it all depends on where you live, I could have gotten that style done for probably $65 if I go by the African Hair Braiders which is where you get the best price for natural styles here in NYC. Well, the truth is, I would have done this myself knowing me but let's say I was one to go to the salons, thats where I'd go. If you insist on going to get your hair done at salons, you have to really tell them what time it is and establish that you and your hair are not one's to mess with. Don't compromise your astounding progress for the sake of being polite, tell them stylists what time it is when it comes to handling your hair.

I have to reiterate how drop dead gorgeous the style itself is though, soo well done and smooth looking. When I do flat twists in my hair I do it on wet hair for the purpose of doing a flat twist out, so the twists are neat but somewhat fuzzy since they're done wet. Are you natural? How did the stylist get your hair so smooth? Did you blowdry first? Either way, its lovely:yep:
 
This is a gorgeous hairstyle. I'm sooo jealous. It looks GREAT! And yes, I agree, you do have beautiful skin. I'm sorry that this hairstyle came at a price (both literal and figurative) that you've been made to question. I'm wondering why you didn't say anything to the stylist about her ripping through your hair with the comb. That's totally uncalled for and unnecessary; I don't care if that was the tool she had to use for a "smooth" style. A quality stylist, in my opinion at least, should always seem concerned about your comfort and ensure that it's part of your experience in the salon. She did a great job, though.

Regarding the price...it is what it is. You have a lot of length (that you've worked hard for and it shows!) and stylists are not going to charge you a small amount to handle it.

Anyway, hope you don't have breakage....:nono:
 
it looks really nice on you, sorry about the torture she put on you, maybe there is someone local who can do the twists for you at a good rate with out any pain
 
Very beautiful!!!...I may try to replicate this myself :grin:

However, I do not believe all of that detangling is necessary :/... using a fine tooth comb will give a sleeker smoother look. but I find u can get similar results by smoothing with fingers

And from what you described she was uncessarily rough with the comb. I sorry to hear that... but at least your hear looks great! I had to re state that!

for comparison of flat twist with out a lot of detangling here are pics of a flat twist I did into a puff... I did not require any more detangling than usual... but you can see the ... mind you it was self styled (results are better when I do others) but even when I do my friends hair in flat twists I never need a fine tooth comb

How do you flat twists the back of your own head?


OP - it's been said. Beautiful, expensive, take command in salons if it appears that they're doing something damaging or you'll be kicking yourself during your 6 mos. - year setback period.
 
Wow, your hair looks gorgeous! I think flat twists are so much more attractive (and feminine) than cornrows. She did a really good job.
 
WOW! it looks great! I think if you are paying that much money, you should have a talk about HOW YOU want it done. She should be able to use a detangler, and a wide tooth comb for that much money.

IF you don't mind just talk to her next time, and explain how you would like things done.

if you are not comfortable with spending that much money, you should try to find someone else. And once again, when you do, make sure they practice certain rituals, such as combing, and product use, the same as yours. You don't want someone ruffig your hair because they are in a rush. Hair is fraggile, and you hair didn't retain length by beign forceful and ripping it out with the wrong comb.
 
I'm sorry too :(
At one point, she went to get a large tooth comb but used it a couple of times and went right back to the small tooth comb!
I hope I don't have too much unnecessary breakage :wallbash:
First your hair looks great, this just gave me an ideal for my daughter's help.

Also I totally understand your pain. Although not natural yet, when I went in for a wash a couple weeks ago my stylist also used a small tooth comb. It was kinda different since I'm not used to detangling that way. Next time I'm just gonna go in already washed and detangled and let her style from there. I can't do that again...
 
This style came out absolutely stunning OP!!!! Wow:love3:

As for the price and the rough handling of your hair and scalp, I think that was scandalous:nono:

The price you paid really surprised me. I guess it all depends on where you live, I could have gotten that style done for probably $65 if I go by the African Hair Braiders which is where you get the best price for natural styles here in NYC. Well, the truth is, I would have done this myself knowing me but let's say I was one to go to the salons, thats where I'd go. If you insist on going to get your hair done at salons, you have to really tell them what time it is and establish that you and your hair are not one's to mess with. Don't compromise your astounding progress for the sake of being polite, tell them stylists what time it is when it comes to handling your hair.

I have to reiterate how drop dead gorgeous the style itself is though, soo well done and smooth looking. When I do flat twists in my hair I do it on wet hair for the purpose of doing a flat twist out, so the twists are neat but somewhat fuzzy since they're done wet. Are you natural? How did the stylist get your hair so smooth? Did you blowdry first? Either way, its lovely:yep:

Mwein natirel wi...
No blowdry.

Been working on this speaking up thing since I joined the board. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't and this time I F-ed big time....
 
It looks beautiful but it was overpricd.Use whitchh hazel on your scalp. and what does yt stand for?

I hate seeing us getting overcharged for styles. It really pisses me off. I guess location and demographics matter.

My old stylist did this for me for $35 including my normal wash. After washing, she asked what kind of style do you want and as long as I had my pack or two of 99 cent hair to twist it, she did it.

I could go no longer than a week to a week and half though after i had the urge to wash it out. Looks good!
 
Mwein natirel wi...
No blowdry.

Been working on this speaking up thing since I joined the board. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't and this time I F-ed big time....
Awe thats okay cheri :hug3: hopefully you'll do better next time:yep:.....if there is a next time:look: lol:giggle:

You have some smooth hair because I dont think they'd be able to get my flat twists that smooth without using heat on my hair first, plus your edges came out sooooo neat, mine never do when I do flat twists. I really hope you put your foot down next time.....your hair is too pretty to let some "stylist" screw up the progress.
 
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