Ethiopian Salons...Share Your Experiences

[Carrie A]

I did a search but 2008 was the last thread I saw. Any recommendations?

 

[ezina]

Is there a particular difference between Ethiopian salons and other black salons?

Apologies for my cultural ignorance.

 

[daydreem2876]

Not sure if they are similar to Egyptian salons, but I like the one I go to. I prefer them much better than Dominican salons because they use a lot less heat. After my hair is washed and conditioned under the steamer, my stylist gently combs my hair out, blow dries my hair straight and curls it with the marcel irons, thats it. There is no roller setting or flat ironing steps like with the Domincan salon. I am tender headed, dont really like to get my hair done, and appreciate thier gentler approach

 

[Carrie A]

Is there a particular difference between Ethiopian salons and other black salons?

Apologies for my cultural ignorance.

ezina Actually I'm culturally ignorant as well. However there may be certain techniques that are used in practice that differ. For example, the Dominican salon rollerset, blow out "doobie" gives a distinctive look. Also the price is less than a traditional AA salon. They use too much heat for me. Someone at work suggested I try a local Ethiopian salon so I was curious about the techniques used.

 

[afrofaithful]

When I went to one I got a roller set, sat under the dryer, then she did a few passes with a hot comb. My hair was full of body and bounce and she barely used any direct heat. The same results at a aa salon in my opinion, would have used way more heat.

 

[RossBoss]

I have never been to one, but there is one down the street from me. I have passed by and when I look in there the owner has these huge black and white vintage photos of Dorothy Dandridge, Josephine Baker and 2 or 3 other Black women from back in the day. I thought that was awesome to showcase old school Black American women who had it going on in the beauty department.