PART 2:
ETA: Found external drive, so uploaded one pic.
Back to shingling....I think I got stuck with the new girl working on my hair...she was SLOW and seemed to be EXTRA heavy handed with the product. I know you use a lot of it but she used A LOT. Miko, in between applying silkeners came over and started to explain what was being done to my hair and explaining that I have very loopy curls which would determine the final product.
As the assistant got to the top of my hair, my troubled section, I still noticed that my hair was still more wavy or straight...not curly like the rest. This is what I meant when I said my hopes were crushed when I first started. I thought 3 inches off would eliminate the problem, it did some what, but it appears that this is my hair. When the assistant was almost done after what seemed like forever, another assistant came over, I guess seeing that it was taking her forever and took over the last section. She was using less product and says "see...her hair doesn't need much". I'm thinking, "oh NOW you step in" lol. So I sit under the dryer and continue to watch the sisters in motion...still blown away by Titi's hair (she's my new hair idol). I was taken under the dryer and Miko stretched some of the curl with the blow dryer. I'm not sure if it's because there was too much product or my hair texture, but my hair didn't seem the "fluff" out...the curls were VERY defined...but I would have liked a little more "natural" look. She mentions that although she got rid of most of the straight hair, there were still some. I asked her if that was just how my hair grew and she stated that it could be because it appears as though that is the texture from the root. I sigh, and get discouraged again. Honestly, the straight ends that stick straight up and out with absolutely no curl at the ends are not attractive. She also asked me if I noticed that my left side had a looser curl than my right, which I did notice and hoped would be eliminated by the cut, when the old and what I thought to be damaged hair would be gone and the end result would be a more uniform head of hair. So although, my hair was cut even, when in it's natural state, one side curls up more, and the other hangs looser. I'm guessing my hair was hopeless because she asks me if she could put a headband on (brastrap) explaining that headbands are good with hair like mine because it allows the different textures that I have to blend. She adds some buttercreme instructing me that it can be applied and scrunched in daily to maintain moisture. She also instructed me to sleep with a satin cap and that the style would last about 5 to 7 days, keeping in mind that natural hair (unprocessed by silkener, etc) start to do what natural hair does over time. Once she finished finger styling, she took an after photo.
So that was it....Ahhhh, prices of course
I kept my hair out for prices and over heard quotes on the silkeners to be $250 or $275...the one woman that had to have her silkener done in sections was quoted a possible $100 extra, however depending on how the first section processed, she could determine if the silkener could have been applied in less sections. Cuts $150, shingling styling and others $100 and up....I didn't catch relaxer service fees, but I'm guessing it's upt there with the silkeners. Keep in mind there are additional charges for lenghts, and "extra" step, etc. My bill was $245 for angle balance cut and shingling, with my $75 deposit going against it. Yes VERY expensive and I do belive more expensive than it should be. Will I go back??? Just like all the other ladies in there probably cursing everytime the get there bill, I probably will go back. Why? Well, KNOW texured hair like that back of their hand. Knowing only the two sisters perform the services, they are experts at what they do. Dispite the prices, people pay it and come regularly (every few months) to get services performed. I don't believe they have many weekly or by weekly customers, but they have enough that even though many come in on a 2 or 3 month rotations, they continuously stay busy.
The assistants in there were of all races, hispanic, black, asian...it seemed the only people with natural/textured hair were the sisters, with the exception of Miko who was straight for the day. The receptionist had a short cropped style, very neatly done. Two assistants had weaves pulled up or back (not the best I may say) and the hispanic and asian girl seemed to have naturally straight hair. Again, these girls were mostly responsible for shampooing and preping hair, while the sisters took on the styling work. Everyone in there getting their hair done had BEAUTIFUL hair (except for me :-( )
So in the end, I was happy with the over all service...I don't think shingling is for me...It just came out too "silky" and flat for the hair, or little bit of hair that I currently have on my hair...ihow my hair came out didn't look natural, but I may have to give it another shot on my own, or with someone else doing it that may use less product, to determine if too much product was used to get the results I was looking for.
If after another cut some where down the line, the rest of these straight hairs do not go bye bye, I'll have to except the fact that I may not be able to do certain things with my hair in its natural state because of the parts that refuse to cooporate. I would just love to wear my hair completely out with no accessories, but it's not looking good. I don't know if I can stand another huge cut like this on with the end results being the same as before the cut. It's a little discouraging and depressing somewhat, but I'm sure I'll get over it after a few days. The cut itself is good, it's all even and actually balances out even with the top of my hair very short and the bottom half with length. It's just the crazy texture that throws it completely off!
That's it! Gotta stop and breathe. Hope that satisfies your curiousity ladies
and if I missed something, I'll be sure to come back and add. Have a good one!
Oh, pics? Ehhh, I have a couple, but can't find my external drive to upload, so It may take some time. Really, you're better off looking at the before and afters on the website, lol. I will be sure to post pics, but it may not be till Dec when I upload my album and this crazy month of Nov is over. I'll keep you all updated. Thanks for reading
Sounds like it's gonna be a nice treat. Look forward to hearing all about your visit to Curve. 
take :Flahsssss or notes if you have to. I remember a woman in another forum saying she spent over $600!!!! 
