My first experience at a Dominican salon

[Honey01]

Hi everybody,

I finally made it to a Dominican salon here in Chicago.
Overall, I'm pleased with my experience. The worst thing was the wait as I went on a particularly busy Saturday. I do have a couple of questions though as a matter of comparison for you ladies on the East coast. I believe some of you have mentioned before that it is typical to blow dry the roots (although voluntarily). The stlyist blow dryed what appeared to be the whole length. She also followed up with A flat iron or curling iron. This threw me off a little bit becaused I don't remember this being standard. Also, is it standard for them to rinse the conditioner immediately. There was a little bit of a language barrier and she was really busy so I figured I would let her do her thing. But next time, I want to give more instructions.

 

[dstdiva]

honey, you went to ella y el? that what's happened when i went there too.

 

[vevster]

You can tell them not to blow the roots. I'm moving this thread to the hair care board.

 

[webby]

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Honey01 said:
Hi everybody,

I finally made it to a Dominican salon here in Chicago.
Overall, I'm pleased with my experience. The worst thing was the wait as I went on a particularly busy Saturday. I do have a couple of questions though as a matter of comparison for you ladies on the East coast. I believe some of you have mentioned before that it is typical to blow dry the roots (although voluntarily). The stlyist blow dryed what appeared to be the whole length. She also followed up with A flat iron or curling iron. This threw me off a little bit becaused I don't remember this being standard. Also, is it standard for them to rinse the conditioner immediately. There was a little bit of a language barrier and she was really busy so I figured I would let her do her thing. But next time, I want to give more instructions.

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Honey, I'm glad that you had a good experience. I am one who believes in only blowing my roots. It keeps my ends from being dry and it also prevents "snapping" my hair when it's long.

Every dialect in Spanish is different, for instance, it's sometimes difficult for people from NYC to understand people from Georgia and vice-versus, but you can try this:

"No toque mis puntas, blow solamente los raíces de pelo"

That means that you don't want them to touch the ends of your hair, just blow the hair at the scalp.

Someone else may be able to give you a different translation, but that works for me with my stylist.

 

[RushGirl]

WHere in Chicago was this salon? I live in Chicago...

 

[dstdiva]

Ella Y El Hair Style Unisex
3520 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 278-7619

 

[RushGirl]

WOW..that's not far from me..I live in Wicker Park..

thanks!

 

[Honey01]

Yes, that's where I went. Thanks for recommending it.

 

[cutebajangirl]

More and more I am encountering Dominicans who are following up the blow dry with a flat iron (usually ceramic). It is a relatively new thing in terms of technique. I don't like it and usually tell them that I don't want it. I think it is too much heat. Also next time tell them you want a deep condition. That I don't think you will have to translate into Spanish.

 

[Honey01]

Thanks Webby.

Vevster, I thought that I did post on the hair care board.
Me sorry. Thanks!