Miss Jessie's Silkener: BEFORE & AFTER PICS!

SmileyNY

SmileyNY

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I recently (December, 2010) visited Miss Jessie’s new salon in Soho NYC to receive a Silkener. Before making my appointment, I did a lot of research & found that it’s very hard to find up-to-date before and after pictures of a MJ’a Silkener (apart from their own website, anyway).

So… In the interest of helping out someone else who may consider a Silkener in the future, I’m posting my review and results :)

PROS

  • The Salon is BEAUTIFUL. White, black and silver everywhere. Crystal chandeliers. Gorgeous! (as it should be for what they’re charging lol)

  • They keep a diary of your hair, which allows them to use a personalized regimen everytime you come to the salon

  • My silkener & hair cut was done by the salon owners themselves (Titi & Miko)

  • For the most part, the service was great

CONS

  • The consultation was a little unnecessary... However I could see how it could be helpful for someone who knows nothing about her own hair and didn’t do any research about the Silkener process. I had done my research, so I didn’t need to be convinced of anything. I had finally made my decision and was ready to go!

  • While the service was mostly great, I did have to politely ask an assistant not to detangle my hair from the roots. Eeek!:spank:

  • The price! :blush: I knew this before I made my appointment... and I’ll be the first to admit that a Silkener is JUST AN OVERPRICED TEXLAX! Lol. However… it was totally worth it for me because I am not at all comfortable with applying relaxer to my own head. Not at all. In the future, and after LOTS and LOTS (& lots!) of research, perhaps I’ll feel more comfortable doing it on my own :yep:


THE RESULTS

I am very happy with the results! :meme: I loved my fro… but I couldn’t be more happy with my texlax! :drunk: Oops… I mean, Silkener :look:. I LOVE that my hair is easier to manage, yet I still retain body and thickness. I am positive that my results would not have been as satisfactory if I had done it myself.

If you have any questions about my experience with the Salon or Silkener, please ask.


ETA: I FINALLY RECEIVED THE PICTURES THAT I TOOK SHORTLY AFTER THE "SILKENER." SO, I'VE UPDATED THE OP WITH BETTER PICTURES.

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I'm happy you had a good experience. From what I can see it turned out nice but ummm.... I need some bigger pics to look at. lol I'm blind so it's hard to admire the hair.
 
Ravengirl said:
I'm happy you had a good experience. From what I can see it turned out nice but ummm.... I need some bigger pics to look at. lol I'm blind so it's hard to admire the hair.
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Thank you! lol! Agreed. The strip turned out a bit small. I'll post some more pics when I get home :yep:
 
Listen....you are being Ripped Off!!!!.....I went to them for more then 4 years....they fell out with each other 3years ago....Miko does all the work!!!!.....she was strong her sister...they had closed the shop and never told anyone!!!!!....I even followed her to DC 2x's while they were fighting!!!!.....they are about greed...and York is crazy!!!!...and rude!!!!!......they will fall out again, and you will be stuck!!!!..like myself and others were.....don't believe the smoke mirrors.....please Tori even set meup state bootleg salon that lied to me that they had the silver.....I don't know what they put in my hair!!!.....
I was almost bald because of their fighting.Go get a good stylist, that can do a tex-lax. And save your money!!!!!.....They are all hype!!!!!.....$300.00 for haircut in this economy!!!!....please!!!...Miko is nice!!!!...Titi is monster!!!!!!!!......get smart!!!!.......Look how much!!!....their products cost!!!!
 
What is the silver???...Who is York???...Why do you....type like this??? :look:

Anyhow OP, do you get to choose how much looser they get your hair or is it up to them? Your hair looks great, I've debated going to them for a dye job but those prices are a bit steep.
 
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Vinillablue said:
Listen....you are being Ripped Off!!!!.....I went to them for more then 4 years....they fell out with each other 3years ago....Miko does all the work!!!!.....she was strong her sister...they had closed the shop and never told anyone!!!!!....I even followed her to DC 2x's while they were fighting!!!!.....they are about greed...and York is crazy!!!!...and rude!!!!!......they will fall out again, and you will be stuck!!!!..like myself and others were.....don't believe the smoke mirrors.....please Tori even set meup state bootleg salon that lied to me that they had the silver.....I don't know what they put in my hair!!!.....
I was almost bald because of their fighting.Go get a good stylist, that can do a tex-lax. And save your money!!!!!.....They are all hype!!!!!.....$300.00 for haircut in this economy!!!!....please!!!...Miko is nice!!!!...Titi is monster!!!!!!!!......get smart!!!!.......Look how much!!!....their products cost!!!!
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lol. I did my research before and I'd seen many comments like yours. Was it overpriced? Yes. I knew this before I got the service (3 years before, actually). I didn't make the decision lightly. When I think about how it could have turned out if I had done it myself, and how great the end result was... It was worth every. single. penny. For me :)
 
Zaz said:
Anyhow OP, do you get to choose how much looser they get your hair or is it up to them? Your hair looks great, I've debated going to them for a dye job but those prices are a bit steep.
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Thanks. Yes, I chose to have a looser process. In the picture, I have product in my hair, which weighs it down a little more. I can definitely wear a look with more body when I want.
 
melissa-bee said:
Loads of people have already called it an overpriced texlax. It does look nice though.
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Thank you :) I meant "I'll be the first to admit" as an expression. I didn't literally mean that I am the first to admit :lachen:. I knew that I was going in for an overpriced texlax when I made my appointment.
 
from what i can see it looks great...their salon is beauttttifulll...im still surprised that they are still working in the shop--i think they should just train and run the business..since their rlp over the yrs has been tumul..but then again what siblings dont have fights and etc...

i think everyone knows its a an overpriced textlax..like everything else overpriced in nyc...im like u..i will pay for a pricey item/service even though i know i can get it at a dollar store price...just preference i guess
 
I don't see any pics OP...

ETA: Nevermind...I see it now. I kept thinking that was your siggy...lol.
 
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Zaz said:
What is the silver???...Who is York???...Why do you....type like this??? :look:
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ETA: I'm Sorry. I thought this was about me. *foot in mouth*

Thanks again for the compliment. I'm going to upload the regular sized pics soon :yep:
 
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What hair type are you naturally? What type would you say your texlaxed hair is? How is the upkeep? How often do you have to have to return to the salon?
 
Smiley82 said:
Really though? lol!! You and I both know there is no problem with the way I write... ... ... <--- :lachen: But, sure, go ahead and bust my balls... ... ... online behind an avatar :-/ LOL.

Thanks again for the compliment though. I'm going to upload the regular sized pics soon :yep:
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I dont think that person was referring to you.
 
Vinillablue said:
Listen....you are being Ripped Off!!!!.....I went to them for more then 4 years....they fell out with each other 3years ago....Miko does all the work!!!!.....she was strong her sister...they had closed the shop and never told anyone!!!!!....I even followed her to DC 2x's while they were fighting!!!!.....they are about greed...and York is crazy!!!!...and rude!!!!!......they will fall out again, and you will be stuck!!!!..like myself and others were.....don't believe the smoke mirrors.....please Tori even set meup state bootleg salon that lied to me that they had the silver.....I don't know what they put in my hair!!!.....
I was almost bald because of their fighting.Go get a good stylist, that can do a tex-lax. And save your money!!!!!.....They are all hype!!!!!.....$300.00 for haircut in this economy!!!!....please!!!...Miko is nice!!!!...Titi is monster!!!!!!!!......get smart!!!!.......Look how much!!!....their products cost!!!!
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d*mn, calm down Gina :lol:

GIFSoup
 
it looks nice but i personally would nevereverever spend $300 on hair..id rather buy clothes with that money:look:

before i was fully relaxed iwas tex-laxed&my stylist did it.i got the same results,if not better, for $65(which included blowdry&flat iron).imean i know you said you already knew you'd be spending a lot of money prior to your appointment but i reeeaaally think you should look for a stylist who can tex-lax.
but then again its your decision,im just giving you my opinion
 
It is NY and in Soho so you should expect the prices. I would never spend that much ...but I live in ATL and people wouldn't charge that much here. But you charge based on location. White people spend $300 for a cut from a non-celebrity hair stylist and its been okay in NY and LA...
Not saying everyone should go spend 300, but she did her research and she was okay with it.
 
Looks amazing. I'm glad it keeps some texture. I've been to Miss Jessie's salon in Soho and I'd never give up an arm and a leg for the process. kudos to you!
 
niqu92 said:
it looks nice but i personally would nevereverever spend $300 on hair..id rather buy clothes with that money:look:

before i was fully relaxed iwas tex-laxed&my stylist did it.i got the same results,if not better, for $65(which included blowdry&flat iron).imean i know you said you already knew you'd be spending a lot of money prior to your appointment but i reeeaaally think you should look for a stylist who can tex-lax.
but then again its your decision,im just giving you my opinion
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I see where you're coming from, but I've already gone to them and they did a great job. It would be hard for me to go through the anxiety of trying someone new, not knowing if they will ruin the progress that I've made with my hair. For me, the peace of mind is 10000% worth it.

Also, I work hard in my career. I have savings, 401K, no kids yet... Some people choose to spend their money on designer bags and shoes, I chose to reward myself by spending money on my hair. It's just a personal choice. In the future, when I feel confident in my knowledge & research, I will do my own texlax. Until then, I chose not to trust anyone else with my hair.

I appreciate all the feedback on the prices. However, my point in posting this was not because I needed to be convinced that it's expensive. Expensive or not, people walk into Miss Jessie's Salon for Silkeners every day. I just wanted to give those women a real-life example that is not on the Salon's website. I had trouble finding this in my research, so I decided to pay it forward and help others.
 
Smiley82 said:

I see where you're coming from, but I've already gone to them and they did a great job. It will be hard for me to go through the anxiety of trying someone new, not knowing if they will ruin the progress that I've made with my hair. For me, the peace of mind is 10000% worth it.

Also, I work hard in my career. I have savings, 401K, no kids yet... Some people choose to spend their money on designer bags and shoes, I chose to reward myself by spending money on my hair. It's just a personal choice. In the future, when I feel confident in my knowledge & research, I will do my own texlax. Until then, I chose not to trust anyone else with my hair.

I appreciate all the feedback on the prices. However, my point in posting this was not because I needed to be convinced that it's expensive. Expensive or not, people walk into Miss Jessie's Salon for Silkeners every day. I just wanted to give those women a real-life example that is not on the Salon's website. I had trouble finding this in my research, so I decided to pay it forward and help others.
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Never mind, I got the answer from your reply to someone else.
 
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Smiley82 said:
Yes. That is very important to understand. I "Silkener" is a weak relaxer, like a texlax.
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So basically it's a relaxer with a ton of oils to delay it from flat out straightening your hair upon contact? Oh wait I almost forgot it's Miss Jessies so that oil is probably mineral oil. :nono:

I'm happy you like it OP!! :yep:
 
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