When I went, I was completely natural. My girlfriend I were there. Niko assessed our hair. You have to go with your hair completely washed no twists and non manipulated.
She recommended that we get a dry twist which consisted of wash, blowdry, angle-balance cut and two strand twist with curly pudding. Sat under the dryer and then the twists were taken a loose and she blow dried my hair from the roots to stretch the curls. This was the best natural hair style my hair ever looked.
Those ladies who had silkeners look like they just left the shower.
limp and lacked body.
Back in the day, I believe my entire service cost approx. $275. Don't quote me on the price.
Whatever the price, it was pricey! I chalked it up to an experience in the big Apple and a good time with my girlfriend.
Hope this helps.