isawstars
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I'm in a new, big city and don't have a car. Fortunately, there are a few reputable salons in walking distance so I went in and made an appointment to get a wash, flat iron, and thorough trim (which I need BADLY).
The front desk greeted me before the door shut behind me--that's a pleasant surprise! She recommended a stylist named Laurie, who appeared very open-minded and not afraid to do my hair.
Laurie is white, has thick colored hair, and has a few clients who are relaxed. She refers to them as "my girls." She tells me, "My girls are relaxed and come in for dry trims. But I can flat iron your hair if you'd like, it's just more time consuming of course." "Some ladies are just very particular about how their hair is blow dried and flat ironed..."
My hair is currently straight and in a high bun... but reverting badly, lol. So she asked me about my texture. "Are you natural?" "How tight are your curls?" "How long is your hair?" Then we talked about hair products they carry. She told me some line I've never heard of... that she wants to use on me because it's sulfate-free and extremely moisturizing. Then she showed me the Moroccan oil that she recommends for me. We talked about different oils that she and "her girls" use. I was impressed, but I wish I had asked if she's relaxed hair before.... to see if she knows what she's getting herself into. <--I mean this in reference to new growth. I am not getting a relaxer
I haven't seen a stylist since November 2011. So I know I need a legit trim but I am scared! I've made up my mind that I'm going through with this anyways because I've been trimming my hair and it's gotten to the point where my own trims are not holding up anymore.
I'm not great at flat ironing... I don't detangle well enough for someone to comb through my hair and trim.
I read older LHCF posts about ladies using white stylists and would just like some tips. Or hear any naturals who's gotten a blow out from a white stylist to calm my nerves or to give advice if anything went wrong in that experience.
I got good vibes from Lauren and the salon. I'm just nervous since it's been almost 2 years since I've sat in a salon chair. ...Thursday's the day.
TIA
The front desk greeted me before the door shut behind me--that's a pleasant surprise! She recommended a stylist named Laurie, who appeared very open-minded and not afraid to do my hair.
Laurie is white, has thick colored hair, and has a few clients who are relaxed. She refers to them as "my girls." She tells me, "My girls are relaxed and come in for dry trims. But I can flat iron your hair if you'd like, it's just more time consuming of course." "Some ladies are just very particular about how their hair is blow dried and flat ironed..."
My hair is currently straight and in a high bun... but reverting badly, lol. So she asked me about my texture. "Are you natural?" "How tight are your curls?" "How long is your hair?" Then we talked about hair products they carry. She told me some line I've never heard of... that she wants to use on me because it's sulfate-free and extremely moisturizing. Then she showed me the Moroccan oil that she recommends for me. We talked about different oils that she and "her girls" use. I was impressed, but I wish I had asked if she's relaxed hair before.... to see if she knows what she's getting herself into. <--I mean this in reference to new growth. I am not getting a relaxer
I haven't seen a stylist since November 2011. So I know I need a legit trim but I am scared! I've made up my mind that I'm going through with this anyways because I've been trimming my hair and it's gotten to the point where my own trims are not holding up anymore.
I'm not great at flat ironing... I don't detangle well enough for someone to comb through my hair and trim.
I read older LHCF posts about ladies using white stylists and would just like some tips. Or hear any naturals who's gotten a blow out from a white stylist to calm my nerves or to give advice if anything went wrong in that experience.
I got good vibes from Lauren and the salon. I'm just nervous since it's been almost 2 years since I've sat in a salon chair. ...Thursday's the day.
TIA
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