My Visit to the Salon

[sweetdaises2000]

Hi everyone! I went to the Salon and well the stylist said that my hair had broken off badly! I dont know what I did wrong! I hardly ever used any heat on my hair and I 've come to realize that the only way my hair keeps its lenght is through braids.My hair is still bouncy and nice but I lost length tremendously.Any help?? /images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[skegeesmb]

Just a question, does your hairdresser you saw put in your braids? Sometimes when you don't use expensive services anymore, they try to scare you into using their services again. For example, when I recently had my hair done, the beautician pulled a lot of my natural hair out, and said: "with a relaxer I wouldn't have pulled out barely any hair." Well since I do my hair myself, I knew that she was a bunch of bull because when I do my hair, I hardly have breakage.

If you couldn't tell the difference and they did, that's strange. I know most of us on this board know when our hair is not as healthy as it should be. How long is your hair? Did you notice breakage when you combed? What did your hairdresser do to your hair when they did it? I know I sound biased towards hairdressers, but I've been to enough of them to know when they're not happy that you're not doing something they want you to do.

 

[Lucia]

Try to retrace your routine and how you handled your hair.
were you wearing it down alot,moisterizing or not, tucking ends under, eating right, vitamins, trimms, being patient with your hair. I know it's alot but you really need ot break it down /images/graemlins/think.gifand find out what happened that your hair didn't like. /images/graemlins/poke.gif
Be careful alot of hairdressers/stylists are scissor happy they'll cut your length off in a second without a thought /images/graemlins/flyingwitch.gif even if it isn't that damaged /images/graemlins/pinocchio.gif (while telling you it's way more damaged) b/c they go for the look more than your wishes. Some don't even ask before they whack into your hair /images/graemlins/censored.gif so watch out.
Hey if it's healthy now you've got a great start.
hth /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[sweetdaises2000]

Thanks skeegeesmb!If you couldn't tell the difference and they did, that's strange. I know most of us on this board know when our hair is not as healthy as it should be. How long is your hair? Did you notice breakage when you combed? What did your hairdresser do to your hair when they did it? I know I sound biased towards hairdressers, but I've been to enough of them to know when they're not happy that you're not doing something they want you to do.
Well originally my hair was on my shoulders and now its on the nape of my neck. This sis not the same hairdresser that I went to to get it braided and well she basically gave me a wrap and flat iron.I did notice some breakage but I didnt think it that serious and I dont know why it broke off?Any ideas and instructions so as for it to not occur again?The only way I know to protect my hair and grow it is braids which I will definetely go back to in a month.Thank you!

 

[sweetdaises2000]

Thanks Lucia!!! I guess I have a better chance now.Yes it seems healthier and its not breaking anymore so thats definetely a plus on my part.Well hopefully the braids will help .Thanks all!!!! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[skegeesmb]

How about protective styles? Is your hair long enough to put in a ponytail? If so, you can put your hair in the ponytail and cover your ends so they aren't exposed to air and constant friction. But if you are like myself who has enough hair to have a ponytail, but can't cover the ends, apply moisturizer directly to the ends of your hair. I do this in the morning when I wake up, and at night before I go to bed (I also wrap my hair at night, or cover with a scarf).

These two things might help out a bit.

Good luck
Skegeesmb

 

[sweetdaises2000]

Okay. So I took some time off and looked over my routine and also consulted my older sister(the family hair expert).And well she said that the stylist should not have cut off as much as she did.Well when u are in my position u trust what she says.I mean I've been there twice already and well she did a fabulous job which is why I kept going.But I think I'm going to have to stop going there because this is definetely a shock for me.I'm not sayin my hair was perfect but it wasnt as bad as she made it seem.She kept repeating how beautiful and long my hair used to be.Yes until u cut it /images/graemlins/mad.gifBut thats okay.Cause next month I'm going into the braids and well thanks to whoever suggested Castor Oil! /images/graemlins/grin.gifIts so light and worked so well for me today /images/graemlins/smirk.gifBrought joy to my day and the kind im using smells comfortable.Well considering the fact that I'm the kind of person who looks at the positive aspect of things,I have to say that although I disagree with the cut, it does kinda fit me and I feel like when the hair left , my worries left also.That was odd but thanks to everyone! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[ngaa]

wen u yoself look at yo hair can u tell if there is any breakage?? if not then i dont thin that there's anything to worry about

 

[sweetdaises2000]

I DONT REALLY SEE THE BREAKAGE THAT SHE WAS TRYING TO SHOW ME.Aand the feel of my hair at the back is still the same so quite frankly she just chopped off length for no ggod reason.Well now I'm back to my serach for a good stylist again.O well

 

[ngaa]

/images/graemlins/mad.gif if u cant then i think that the breakage then was non-existant /images/graemlins/frown.gif and good luck on yo search /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[adrienne0914]

dang, i'm sorry she cut off all your hair girl. that's why you have to know for yourself what condition your hair is in. cuz if you let them, those hating a*s heffas will have you bald!

i get my hair cut only when needed, which is twice a year. i don't care what any hairdresser says. because i wear protective styles much of the time, i know my ends aren't damaged. so inspect your hair before your appointments. then if she says you need a cut, just tell her "no, maybe next time"... and of course next time never comes!!! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

i think the biggest advice i could tell you is to find another hairdresser!! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

adrienne

 

[sweetdaises2000]

If I HAD ONLY KNOWN THIS SOONER /images/graemlins/frown.gif I mean I just dont understand.she mustt have confused me with another customer cause she kep t saying my hair had broken off so badly! when my mom and older sister noticed no breakage at all whatsoever! I am definitely finding another hairdresser and thats a fact.

 

[ngaa]

/images/graemlins/nono.gif it makes me feel less and less confident wit hair-dressers wen i hear this kinda thing happenin

 

[sweetdaises2000]

Thanks ngaa but this is such a setback /images/graemlins/mad.gif My hair was longer when I left the house this morning and when I came back it was inches shorter /images/graemlins/mad.gif I dont understand but she's not getting any more of my money /images/graemlins/mad.gifI just have to keep saying that it will be back to that length in no time /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[ngaa]

thats true, hair do grow so dont get yoself stressed abou tthis coz stress=slow hair growth and u dont want that do u?? /images/graemlins/grin.gif cheer up /images/graemlins/kiss.gif

 

[sweetdaises2000]

Thanks for the support NGAA!!!!!In a way it kinda gives me a fresh start to grow my hair to bra strap length.Which will take at least a year but if its in braids then there are no worries /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Lucia]

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adrienne0914 said:
cuz if you let them, those hating a*s heffas will have you bald!

i get my hair cut only when needed, which is twice a year. i don't care what any hairdresser says. because i wear protective styles much of the time, i know my ends aren't damaged. so inspect your hair before your appointments. then if she says you need a cut, just tell her "no, maybe next time"... and of course next time never comes!!! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

i think the biggest advice i could tell you is to find another hairdresser!! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

adrienne

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I so Agree with you Adrienne, they will have you bald.
When I was doing self trimms and only got my hair cut/evened out was when I needed and I kept most of my progress, when I was listening to those haters I had zero hair even though my hair does grow fast.