I Just Got My Appointment With Reniece & Co!!! Three Years Later!!!!

I wish she would open a cosmetology school, or teach some type of seminar/course and train more stylists using her methods...and then she could list those that have received her certification on her website, and we could then search for "Reneice certified" stylists. If a stylist gets bad reviews they could lose certification....

I'm sad I couldn't log on to select an appointment time :(
 
krikit96 said:
I do think she opens up pretty frequently... I would just start saving now... $20 a month... totally doable... by the time spring gets here, you'll have that fee, and then some for the deposit for the next appointment.
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Please tell us how your appointment goes!!!! I really need a well trained and educated hair stylist in my life. Plus her blow dry and flat iron technique is flawless
 
julzinha said:
Please tell us how your appointment goes!!!! I really need a well trained and educated hair stylist in my life. Plus her blow dry and flat iron technique is flawless
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Yaaaaaz, chile... FLAWLESS! I used to follow the routine that Sylver2 does when she flat irons... that was by far the best I've ever gotten my hair to look after flat ironing on my own... and never had heat damage. At this point, I'm just tired of doing it on my own, and I have my 9 year old sons GINORMOUS afro... then my 7 yr old daughter's Mid back length hair... I just can't keep up anymore!
 
This is how I left the salon after a wet assessment. Your stylist basically assesses your hair dry, washes, treats, blow dries and trims it (if needed). She will then determine if your hair is suitable for a weave service based on amount of damage (or lack of), response to moisture treatment etc. But overall it's a way in!
 

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ceecy29 said:
This is how I left the salon after a wet assessment. Your stylist basically assesses your hair dry, washes, treats, blow dries and trims it (if needed). She will then determine if your hair is suitable for a weave service based on amount of damage (or lack of), response to moisture treatment etc. But overall it's a way in!
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@ceecy29
Oh my! So, they won't be styling at ALL... Was it worth it to you? Have you gone back since then? I don't know why I thought they'd blow it straight... We're you satisfied with your appointment? When did you go? And what was the outcome of the assessment?
 
ceecy29 said:
This is how I left the salon after a wet assessment. Your stylist basically assesses your hair dry, washes, treats, blow dries and trims it (if needed). She will then determine if your hair is suitable for a weave service based on amount of damage (or lack of), response to moisture treatment etc. But overall it's a way in!
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Will you be able to make appointments for sew-ins now? I'm a little confused about the natural assessment consult. I thought it was just for if you wanted natural hairstyles?
 
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Pretty hair! I think Reneice was wrong for not styling your hair tho if that's what you desired.

I also think its a shame she hasn't turned her technique into a brand and trained others. She could open up a whole slew of salons under her name and become the first owner of a Black owned chain of hair salons, like Aveda or something. The marketing potential and opportunities to work with major sponsors would be phenomenal. I wish Black people would think in long-term financial benefits instead of short-term.
 
krikit96 said:
Well... I got in last friday... when they opened up the books for new clients... My 90 minute consultation/assessment/wash/blowdry is $100 - it's with Reniece's sister, Breon...
Again, I'm not sure what the heck to expect... I'm sure it'll be more than worth it- and weave prices I believe are just under $300 - I think I remember someone saying that natural hair appts usually run about $80 on a regular? Hopefully someone who is already a client with them can come in and shed some light...
I'm soooooooooooo excited! The miracles they perform, I'm more than willing to spend that...especially after waiting for 3 years...
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Please forgive me for asking, but what miracles have they performed?
 
http://www.reniece.com/healthyhair.html

Makeovers in the link above.
All pics are before.
Click them for the afters.

I have NEVER met a stylist or their team that proactively works toward healthy longer stronger REAL hair vs. just delivering a slayed style.

I agree Renice should evolve her brand and create a Black owned chain.

They would get all my money.
Might actually cause me to switch over and start doing other peoples hair.
 
Just checking in and sticking up for Reniece. She has trained other stylists. It's taken her years to train her other stylists and it makes sense that she would want to protect her name and brand. Yes, there are benefits to expanding, but their are risks too. Also, I think there are plenty of people who may want to capitalize on her name but doubt they would dedicate 2-3 years to learning.

I've been going to Reniece for years for weaves and now maintenance of my hair with and without wigs. She is well worth the money and the waits. My hair journey doesn't allow me to go with the fastest or the cheapest stylist anymore because the setbacks are never worth it. I've left plenty of salons, including an Aveda or two thinking, I should've just waited on Reniece.

My hair isn't perfect but it's in the best shape it's ever been in, including childhood. More, Reniece has taught me to take care of my hair between appointments. I am always on this board (ALWAYS), but there is a difference in reading what to do and being able to do it. Reniece can do it and she teaches while she styles.

Needless to say I'm a fan. Congrats to the ladies who finally got appointments/consults! Welcome!
 
JustSitNBePretty said:
Pretty hair! I think Reneice was wrong for not styling your hair tho if that's what you desired.

I also think its a shame she hasn't turned her technique into a brand and trained others. She could open up a whole slew of salons under her name and become the first owner of a Black owned chain of hair salons, like Aveda or something. The marketing potential and opportunities to work with major sponsors would be phenomenal. I wish Black people would think in long-term financial benefits instead of short-term.
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While I understand your point, I'm afraid of some blanco person learning her methods, slightly tweaking them and then capitalizing on her efforts. I don't want to see her Elvis-ed out of her just due. Besides, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better.
 
krikit96 said:
@ceecy29
Oh my! So, they won't be styling at ALL... Was it worth it to you? Have you gone back since then? I don't know why I thought they'd blow it straight... We're you satisfied with your appointment? When did you go? And what was the outcome of the assessment?
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This was in October of 2014, I was beyond happy with my appointment. It was like a spa session for my hair. That was the longest I had ever spent at anyone's shampoo bowl and I felt no snagging, tugging or pain. My stylist determined that my hair was suitable for the weave makeovers. My hair took well to the products formulated by Reniece and I did not have much damage. I did get a very small trim and I got before pictures taken. My hair was blow out pretty straight but I have 4c hair and it had just rained, so voila! I didn't mind, it made for a week of easy twist outs.

I was able to make an appointment for a weave service and did end up wearing one (and subsequently went in for a take down session) but decided to switch to wigs instead due to my scalp itch issues.

I opted to have the wig made by someone else because of the cost but I will have my stylist at Reniece and co. do my braids (cornrows to wear under the wig) every 6 weeks. That service will include a wash, treatment and then cornrows.

HelpMe12 said:
Will you be able to make appointments for sew-ins now? I'm a little confused about the natural assessment consult. I thought it was just for if you wanted natural hairstyles?
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Yes, I was able to make an appointment afterwards. From what I understand, they do not do too much by way of natural hairstyling. Mostly weaves, wigs, blow-outs and straightening. You can call to clarify.
 
JustSitNBePretty said:
Pretty hair! I think Reneice was wrong for not styling your hair tho if that's what you desired.

I also think its a shame she hasn't turned her technique into a brand and trained others. She could open up a whole slew of salons under her name and become the first owner of a Black owned chain of hair salons, like Aveda or something. The marketing potential and opportunities to work with major sponsors would be phenomenal. I wish Black people would think in long-term financial benefits instead of short-term.
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I didn't go in to get styled and I was very well aware of what service I would be getting.

Like you, I've often thought that there should be a Reniece take over in the black hair care industry but she has taught Shannon, Shamyra and Don'tspeakdefeat (of this board). From what my stylist told me, it does take a while to learn her technique. She has something in the works but as with her product line, she does not rush into anything. Her products went into a great deal of testing before they finally released them this year and it is currently only available to current clients.

Reniece can't do it all. We, on this here board, have the power to revolutionize black hair salons. The entrepreneurs amongst us need to wake up.
 
SouthernStunner said:
Just checking in. i go to Dontspeakdefeat who is trained by Reniece. When i found out i was moving to Ga that was all she wrote. i was either going to wait on Reniece or hope to move to Ga either or but it was getting done.
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You are so lucky! I was thinking about flying down there to get my hair done. I have family down there and I really need help with my hair.
 
SouthernStunner said:
Just checking in. i go to Dontspeakdefeat who is trained by Reniece. When i found out i was moving to Ga that was all she wrote. i was either going to wait on Reniece or hope to move to Ga either or but it was getting done.
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I was looking to go to her since I too am in Atlanta. Does she offer services other than weave installations? I would like to go to her periodically to get my natural hair straightened, but I am not even sure she offers that service. How was your experience?
 
I've never had a weave, but I've been going to Reniece for 5 years (to get my hair done). She's the best, and I will continue to stick with her.

In my opinion, it all starts with caring and caring about other people's hair. In my opinion, if more stylists cared and cared about other people's hair, the rest would fall into place / be common sense. I absolutely love the time and care she dedicates to me and my hair when I'm in the salon. It means a lot to me.

I don't flat iron my hair often, but when I do, I do it like Reniece (may take me longer, but my hair is something I don't want to rush through).

I'm definitely a fan too.

ps. Lawd, I need to update my avatar pic (was taken over a year ago).

smores said:
Just checking in and sticking up for Reniece. She has trained other stylists. It's taken her years to train her other stylists and it makes sense that she would want to protect her name and brand. Yes, there are benefits to expanding, but their are risks too. Also, I think there are plenty of people who may want to capitalize on her name but doubt they would dedicate 2-3 years to learning.

I've been going to Reniece for years for weaves and now maintenance of my hair with and without wigs. She is well worth the money and the waits. My hair journey doesn't allow me to go with the fastest or the cheapest stylist anymore because the setbacks are never worth it. I've left plenty of salons, including an Aveda or two thinking, I should've just waited on Reniece.

My hair isn't perfect but it's in the best shape it's ever been in, including childhood. More, Reniece has taught me to take care of my hair between appointments. I am always on this board (ALWAYS), but there is a difference in reading what to do and being able to do it. Reniece can do it and she teaches while she styles.

Needless to say I'm a fan. Congrats to the ladies who finally got appointments/consults! Welcome!
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Okay y'all... I WENT and I LOVED IT!
When I got there Reniece was at the front desk. She was very polite and the place was very nice. Another client was leaving, and then Breon called me into her room. She took my two french braids out and looked over my hair... I forgot all the questions I wanted to ask, but she asked me questions about my product usage and what were my main concerns about my hair... I told her that since I had cut my 6 inches of perm/heat damage off last December 30th, I've been experiencing SSK's, which had never been a problem before... blah blah blah...

Anyways, she took me to the bowl and put some of Reniece's "fruit oil" product on my hair... it smelled WONDERFUL... she washed it very carefully and we talked about technique and she let me feel how my hair had so much slip with that product. **Then a 4 car accident happened right outside and we all ran out to see what was going on... **
Came back inside and she put some strengthening conditioner that Reniece makes into my hair, she used this weird comb to massage my scalp... it was WONDERFUL... and the products smelled sooooo good! She put some other conditioner in my hair and I sat under the dryer with a plastic cap. I was the only one in the shop besides the two sisters... they went back outside to see what was going on with the accident.

After that, she rinsed me out, and brought me into her room again. She blow dried my hair, told me that she would put the white cape on me so I can see my ends and how they looked. They were BAD y'all... I have at least an inch to cut, maybe 1.5''. She told me the overall health of my hair was pretty good... I didn't have time allotted for a trim, she had another customer coming... and she was definitely on time. I scheduled to come back in 2 weeks later... I'll get another treatment, a trim, and then we'll talk about me getting weaved up. She said I was a good candidate for weave services because my hair was overall healthy, I don't have any scalp issues or whatnot... my ends were being ravaged by ssk's because I just pull them by the knot and how that was not good for my hair... dah dah dah.

I'm very excited. I told them both how I have about 10 months until my wedding and I want to be skinny with a bunch of healthy hair! Lol... they laughed, they were both really sweet girls. Reniece suggested the 6 month weave up option... Which we'll talk about more in depth when I come back. She talked to me about 20 more minutes after my appt with Breon was over about hair care and suggestions and what not. I appreciate how she took the time to talk to me about questions I had. I'm in the books for two weeks tho!!! Yaaaaazz y'all!!!

After the blowdry, Breon put two braids down the sides of my head... so I could go home and twist it out or braid it out... It looked super thick y'all. I haven't seen my hair that big in a while. My hair feels different... she said it would. I don't do protein treatments.. I just know moisture moisture moisture. So she said my hair would feel definitely "fortified''. It does. It was very much so...

I'm trying to attach these pics I snapped... the first 3 are how I left the shop (I went right to the store, so excuse the background) and the other 2 are when I got home and let the hair out... I don't think they will attach, because the little gray box is just blinking like it's still loading... I will try to post below this reply...
 

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krikit96 said:
Okay y'all... I WENT and I LOVED IT!
When I got there Reniece was at the front desk. She was very polite and the place was very nice. Another client was leaving, and then Breon called me into her room. She took my two french braids out and looked over my hair... I forgot all the questions I wanted to ask, but she asked me questions about my product usage and what were my main concerns about my hair... I told her that since I had cut my 6 inches of perm/heat damage off last December 30th, I've been experiencing SSK's, which had never been a problem before... blah blah blah...

Anyways, she took me to the bowl and put some of Reniece's "fruit oil" product on my hair... it smelled WONDERFUL... she washed it very carefully and we talked about technique and she let me feel how my hair had so much slip with that product. **Then a 4 car accident happened right outside and we all ran out to see what was going on... **
Came back inside and she put some strengthening conditioner that Reniece makes into my hair, she used this weird comb to massage my scalp... it was WONDERFUL... and the products smelled sooooo good! She put some other conditioner in my hair and I sat under the dryer with a plastic cap. I was the only one in the shop besides the two sisters... they went back outside to see what was going on with the accident.

After that, she rinsed me out, and brought me into her room again. She blow dried my hair, told me that she would put the white cape on me so I can see my ends and how they looked. They were BAD y'all... I have at least an inch to cut, maybe 1.5''. She told me the overall health of my hair was pretty good... I didn't have time allotted for a trim, she had another customer coming... and she was definitely on time. I scheduled to come back in 2 weeks later... I'll get another treatment, a trim, and then we'll talk about me getting weaved up. She said I was a good candidate for weave services because my hair was overall healthy, I don't have any scalp issues or whatnot... my ends were being ravaged by ssk's because I just pull them by the knot and how that was not good for my hair... dah dah dah.

I'm very excited. I told them both how I have about 10 months until my wedding and I want to be skinny with a bunch of healthy hair! Lol... they laughed, they were both really sweet girls. Reniece suggested the 6 month weave up option... Which we'll talk about more in depth when I come back. She talked to me about 20 more minutes after my appt with Breon was over about hair care and suggestions and what not. I appreciate how she took the time to talk to me about questions I had. I'm in the books for two weeks tho!!! Yaaaaazz y'all!!!

After the blowdry, Breon put two braids down the sides of my head... so I could go home and twist it out or braid it out... It looked super thick y'all. I haven't seen my hair that big in a while. My hair feels different... she said it would. I don't do protein treatments.. I just know moisture moisture moisture. So she said my hair would feel definitely "fortified''. It does. It was very much so...

I'm trying to attach these pics I snapped... the first 3 are how I left the shop (I went right to the store, so excuse the background) and the other 2 are when I got home and let the hair out... I don't think they will attach, because the little gray box is just blinking like it's still loading... I will try to post below this reply...
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Congrats! So excited for you like it was my appt lol. Yes, keep us updated on the 6 mos weave option!
 
Just a couple of questions. Enlighten me, ladies. I'm here to learn.
1. Is three years average wait time for an appointment with Reneice & Company?
2. And the appointment is for a consultation?
3. What is a six month weave? (I thought a weave was removed after 2 months.)

Thanks for any information you can provide.
 
krikit96 said:
After that, she rinsed me out, and brought me into her room again. She blow dried my hair, told me that she would put the white cape on me so I can see my ends and how they looked. They were BAD y'all... I have at least an inch to cut, maybe 1.5''. She told me the overall health of my hair was pretty good... I didn't have time allotted for a trim, she had another customer coming... and she was definitely on time. I scheduled to come back in 2 weeks later... I'll get another treatment, a trim, and then we'll talk about me getting weaved up. She said I was a good candidate for weave services because my hair was overall healthy, I don't have any scalp issues or whatnot...
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teehee...:D:D That was me. I drove almost 2 hours to get there on time.
Your hair is so thick and lovely :gorgeous:
 
noemi said:
teehee...:D:D That was me. I drove almost 2 hours to get there on time.
Your hair is so thick and lovely :gorgeous:
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You recently had an appt too?! If I ever get in, it will be a 2 hr drive for me too. I'm keeping my finger crossed. I feel like that State Farm commercial when I'm trying to click on those consult appointments - "Ooh, got to be quicker than that! " lol
 
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