I got a touch up last night with my NEW hairdresser. I must say I am impressed. /images/graemlins/smile.gif She specializes in braids BUT she sure knows how to do hair. /images/graemlins/angel.gif
Before I made an appointment I called her and discussed "long hair care" and I told her about my negative experiences that caused major damage and loss of length to my locks. I arrived and she took a look at my hair. It was not until she started sifting through my hair that I heard her gasp /images/graemlins/shocked.gif and react to the damage/breakage. She did say that I was lucky that my hair is longer on the tops so it hides the extent of the damage. She felt that it was due to improper Relaxer application and explained to me how she would be applying my Relaxer and indicated that she would be using Design Essentials for the SENSITIVE SCALP. She stated that although this Relaxer is more than 2 times the cost of typical Relaxer systems, this particular Relaxer is good for people who have sensitive scalps (like me) and also is very good for my hair type. She explained that wavy hair is sometimes a lot harder to break down than more kinky hair but that this Relaxer would work wonders.
She basted me and applied the Relaxer using a brush and manipulated the Relaxer mostly with the BACK of the comb. All the while she was mindful of the processing time. I was rinsed promptly and then given a deep conditioning using Designs Essentials STIMULATIONS conditioner.
I asked her if she thinks I should do the big chop to even out my hair and she said that she NEVER recommends the big chop unless it is absolutely necessary. She said that my ends were in good condition so I could wait for the next Relaxer (4 months away) for a trim. She said that we could try to even out the various lengths in stages. I asked for a Doobie wrap and when it was all done, my hair was bouncy and shiny and the best part - no burns, no discomfort and no over processed hair! My hair has never looked sooo good!
What I liked most was that she was open to suggestions and product recommendations. I brought some of my stuff with me and she used what I asked her to without giving me grief about it.
I am happy with her and think I will stay with her. She told me that I was on the right track with my hair regime and that I should continue with it no matter what. She charged me - get this $60 Cdn for the entire service. Can you believe it? I was so impressed I gave her a nice tip, and put the rest of my money into my new shoe account!
All in all it was an excellent experience!
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Before I made an appointment I called her and discussed "long hair care" and I told her about my negative experiences that caused major damage and loss of length to my locks. I arrived and she took a look at my hair. It was not until she started sifting through my hair that I heard her gasp /images/graemlins/shocked.gif and react to the damage/breakage. She did say that I was lucky that my hair is longer on the tops so it hides the extent of the damage. She felt that it was due to improper Relaxer application and explained to me how she would be applying my Relaxer and indicated that she would be using Design Essentials for the SENSITIVE SCALP. She stated that although this Relaxer is more than 2 times the cost of typical Relaxer systems, this particular Relaxer is good for people who have sensitive scalps (like me) and also is very good for my hair type. She explained that wavy hair is sometimes a lot harder to break down than more kinky hair but that this Relaxer would work wonders.
She basted me and applied the Relaxer using a brush and manipulated the Relaxer mostly with the BACK of the comb. All the while she was mindful of the processing time. I was rinsed promptly and then given a deep conditioning using Designs Essentials STIMULATIONS conditioner.
I asked her if she thinks I should do the big chop to even out my hair and she said that she NEVER recommends the big chop unless it is absolutely necessary. She said that my ends were in good condition so I could wait for the next Relaxer (4 months away) for a trim. She said that we could try to even out the various lengths in stages. I asked for a Doobie wrap and when it was all done, my hair was bouncy and shiny and the best part - no burns, no discomfort and no over processed hair! My hair has never looked sooo good!
What I liked most was that she was open to suggestions and product recommendations. I brought some of my stuff with me and she used what I asked her to without giving me grief about it.
I am happy with her and think I will stay with her. She told me that I was on the right track with my hair regime and that I should continue with it no matter what. She charged me - get this $60 Cdn for the entire service. Can you believe it? I was so impressed I gave her a nice tip, and put the rest of my money into my new shoe account!
All in all it was an excellent experience!
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