For $20 she can wash, blow out, and flat iron my type 4 longish natural hair!

[MissJ]

The only problem is I don't think she really uses heat protectant. I asked her if she used heat protectant. She said she didn't, but sometimes she uses some Chi stuff that she pointed out. I didn't know what that was. But I'm thinking for $20, when I can't really find any reasonable person to do my hair, I can buy my own heat protectant and bring it in.

If you were in this position, would you be skeptical or go for it?

 

[naturalmanenyc]

I'd bring heat protectant and go for it. Just make sure she really is using it on each section.

There are lots of salons in Brooklyn that do wash & sets with blow drying for $10 (Monday - Wednesday typically) and I don't think they make any real money with those prices. They must rely on tips and repeat customers?

 

[drasgrl]

I'd bring heat protectant and go for it. Just make sure she really is using it on each section.

There are lots of salons in Brooklyn that do wash & sets with blow drying for $10 (Monday - Wednesday typically) and I don't think they make any real money with those prices. They must rely on tips and repeat customers?

Yup me too.

 

[Mortons]

I would go to her every week, if I could find one for that price!

 

[ultrasuede]

Sounds like a good deal if you don't mind supplying your own protectant. And at least you'll be aware of what she is using on your hair.

 

[tocktick]

i saw your hair when you had a siggy up. don't do it! your hair is gorgeous and i would hate to see you post a thread about heat damage because a stylist cut corners. please find a good stylist if you are going to pay someone to straighten your hair. i wouldn't risk my hair for $20. as the saying goes, "if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is". saying she sometimes uses chi protectant is a huge red flag, imo. stay away!

eta: i get you can bring your own stuff but a stylist who doesn't understand the full importance of using protectant when straightening hair is one who i think may be uneducated about a lot of other stuff. i would be wary of her doing other things which would damage your hair.

 

[LookingandListening]

I would go to her every week, if I could find one for that price!

Okay....

 

[Transformer]

I prefer taking my products to the salon. Then I know for sure what products are being used and evaluate their effectiveness. What's the charge for a rollerset?

 

[Platinum]

Shoot... I wish I could find a deal like this! I would bring in my own heat protectant, make sure she uses it. What part of GA is the stylist in?

 

[berry87]

ITA

Sounds like a good deal if you don't mind supplying your own protectant. And at least you'll be aware of what she is using on your hair.

 

[Halimah]

In Philly the domincan salons do your hair for only $22.00 and that includes wash, rollerset, blowdry, flat iron and curls

 

[MissJ]

I've been stressing trying to find someone who can do my hair. I was in a parking lot at Radio Shack yesterday, and I saw an old black lady walk out of the salon with her hair done. It donned on me, that someone does black hair in that salon. I went in and first saw a white lady in a room doing hair. Then I heard some black people talking. I went to the next door, and there was this 40 or 50-something black lady doing this older black lady's hair. It looked to be like a natural or texturized fade. I asked if anybody there does natural hair, and she said that she does. She asked if I wanted twists. I said that I wanted it straightened. She said that she straightens, not with a straightening comb but with a Chi flat iron.

The lady is old school, so I guess I'm a little concerned about her not using heat protectant. I'll just bring my own, but I want to make sure that my hair doesn't get damaged. I wonder what tempature the Chi should be on.

Halimah, I'm pretty sure the Domicans would not do my natural hair for $22.

Platinum, we're not in Georgia. That's why I couldn't find anyone to do my hair. I wish I were so I could go to ATL and get the hook up!

 

[Keen]

I've been stressing trying to find someone who can do my hair. I was in a parking lot at Radio Shack yesterday, and I saw an old black lady walk out of the salon with her hair done. It donned on me, that someone does black hair in that salon. I went in and first saw a white lady in a room doing hair. Then I heard some black people talking. I went to the next door, and there was this 40 or 50-something black lady doing this older black lady's hair. It looked to be like a natural or texturized fade. I asked if anybody there does natural hair, and she said that she does. She asked if I wanted twists. I said that I wanted it straightened. She said that she straightens, not with a straightening comb but with a Chi flat iron.

The lady is old school, so I guess I'm a little concerned about her not using heat protectant. I'll just bring my own, but I want to make sure that my hair doesn't get damaged. I wonder what tempature the Chi should be on.

Halimah, I'm pretty sure the Domicans would not do my natural hair for $22.

Platinum, we're not in Georgia. That's why I couldn't find anyone to do my hair. I wish I were so I could go to ATL and get the hook up!

Bring your own heat protectant. I'd rather have a flat iron than all that blowing the Domincans use. My hair is not strong enough for that.