I scheduled a consultation with Marcia for yesterday at 6pm. I went with my sister, but when I got
there I was told Marcia left early because she was feeling ill. I wanted to cry and cry. Don't worry, she did leave
a message on my answering machine but I never checked it (my bad). The receptionist and another stylist did their
best to consult me and they checked out my hair. Their verdict was that my hair is dry, but thick. They also said
my left side was indeed thinning...don't know why Marvin didn't see this. However since I have taken Nioxin FB the problem
has gotten much better. They took one look at my hair and asked when I got a touch-up. I told them 3 weeks ago and they
were shocked because it looked more like 8 weeks. I was there for a bit, but got re-scheduled for another consult
WITH Marcia for the next morning. I didn't mind and I really liked the atmosphere of the salon. Although there was a
misunderstanding, the staff really tried to make sure I didn't leave unhappy. Also, my sister felt bad for me and took me
out to dinner :grin
So this morning I went to see Marcia and let me tell you she is the nicest beautician I ever met. She seems so humble and
she LISTENS!. She too said my relaxer was not applied properly because my hair should not look the way it does. She also
disagreed about using a uniform relaxer for all clients. She said although Mizani works for some people, it's just not for me so
she will be using Affirm. I asked her about trimming every relaxer and she said it depends on the person's hair. THere is no need
for EVERYONE to trim every relaxer because everyone's ends are different. I told her I rarely wear my hair down and sleep with a
silk pillowcase and she said every 3 months for a trim (granted there is no damage) will be fine. She recommended Cream of Nature
shampoo and something called Mermaid conditioner. I forgot to ask her about protein condit because I was feeling really ill today.
She told me I need hot oil treatments to moisturize my hair and said seeing Dominicans or just doing it myself was fine since I am short
on cash. I really liked her and scheduled an appt for June 21st for a touch up. I was worried about over-lapping and she said 1) she
watches for overlapping and bases already relaxed hair carefully and 2) since Marvin did not do a good job, my roots would not be
overprocessed.
Marcia does EVERYTHING by herself with no assistant. So when I am paying big buck$ my money will be well spent. When I walked in
she was washing someone's hair and I watched. It took awhile which is good because she paid close attention to the woman's hair
which as shoulder-blade length and heatly looking. Also she put her under the dryer for a deep treatment after her relaxer (something
Marvin NEVER did).
All in all I am happy and can't wait to get a touch-up. She is really easy to speak to and makes a lot of small talk with her clients which
is good because I hate sitting in a chair and having someone do my hair but not speak to me. She said my hair is fine and it's a good thing
I take care of it on my own.
I will keep you updated.
Thank you BRH and Atate
there I was told Marcia left early because she was feeling ill. I wanted to cry and cry. Don't worry, she did leave
a message on my answering machine but I never checked it (my bad). The receptionist and another stylist did their
best to consult me and they checked out my hair. Their verdict was that my hair is dry, but thick. They also said
my left side was indeed thinning...don't know why Marvin didn't see this. However since I have taken Nioxin FB the problem
has gotten much better. They took one look at my hair and asked when I got a touch-up. I told them 3 weeks ago and they
were shocked because it looked more like 8 weeks. I was there for a bit, but got re-scheduled for another consult
WITH Marcia for the next morning. I didn't mind and I really liked the atmosphere of the salon. Although there was a
misunderstanding, the staff really tried to make sure I didn't leave unhappy. Also, my sister felt bad for me and took me
out to dinner :grin
So this morning I went to see Marcia and let me tell you she is the nicest beautician I ever met. She seems so humble and
she LISTENS!. She too said my relaxer was not applied properly because my hair should not look the way it does. She also
disagreed about using a uniform relaxer for all clients. She said although Mizani works for some people, it's just not for me so
she will be using Affirm. I asked her about trimming every relaxer and she said it depends on the person's hair. THere is no need
for EVERYONE to trim every relaxer because everyone's ends are different. I told her I rarely wear my hair down and sleep with a
silk pillowcase and she said every 3 months for a trim (granted there is no damage) will be fine. She recommended Cream of Nature
shampoo and something called Mermaid conditioner. I forgot to ask her about protein condit because I was feeling really ill today.
She told me I need hot oil treatments to moisturize my hair and said seeing Dominicans or just doing it myself was fine since I am short
on cash. I really liked her and scheduled an appt for June 21st for a touch up. I was worried about over-lapping and she said 1) she
watches for overlapping and bases already relaxed hair carefully and 2) since Marvin did not do a good job, my roots would not be
overprocessed.
Marcia does EVERYTHING by herself with no assistant. So when I am paying big buck$ my money will be well spent. When I walked in
she was washing someone's hair and I watched. It took awhile which is good because she paid close attention to the woman's hair
which as shoulder-blade length and heatly looking. Also she put her under the dryer for a deep treatment after her relaxer (something
Marvin NEVER did).
All in all I am happy and can't wait to get a touch-up. She is really easy to speak to and makes a lot of small talk with her clients which
is good because I hate sitting in a chair and having someone do my hair but not speak to me. She said my hair is fine and it's a good thing
I take care of it on my own.
I will keep you updated.
Thank you BRH and Atate
