*****-stank ***** put HOODOO on my hair!

[CatSuga]

I know it! I swear to God she did!

Out of fear of this extremely cold air making my hair dry, I went to go get some cornrows. I went to Dot's in N'Bham (yeah, I said not to go there) and this lady named Michelle killed my hair.

First I walk in and she says that she would have to relax my hair because it is natural. (this fool is stupid). After I turn to walk out she comes to feel my hair and decides that she can do it because it is not ruff.

Next, she starts to blow dry it and drag this little bitty *** comb through it. (WTF is she doin'!!!). Then starts to braid, STANKING FOOL DIDN'T EVEN WASH MY HEAD! Plus the entire time her and Dot are talking about how soft my hair is. (jealous bald head roaches!) I didn't like Dot touching my head, she looks like a witch.

Afterwards those damn braids were so tight! Plus she just felt the need to rub on mousse, grease, gel, spritz, and oil sheen! I can't believe this ish was happening to me!

I hurried and got the hell up out of there. I made to to work (where I am now) and couldn't take the pain anymore, I took those damn braids out, took my lunch and went to the gas station and bought some cheap WhiteRain conditioner to wash it with (I like whiterain, very smoothing ). So I'm in the back (at work) washing my hair and I be damned.........MY HAIR IS COMING OUT! ALL OVER THE DAMN PLACE. In the sink, on my hands, every damn where! I was afraid to dry it with the towel because it might break off. So I'm sitting here pissed with the towel laying carefully on my head. When I take the towel off hair is all in it! My co-workers couldn't believe it. They assumed it's just seasonal sheading, B**** this ain't no seasonal sheading! I've been screwed with no vasaline!

Lawd help me. Won't nawl nother broad touch my head!

 

[Poohbear]

why did you let her be rough with your hair? why didnt you say anything?

 

[SherryLove]

why did you let her be rough with your hair? why didnt you say anything?

yeah i would like to know as well... but, catsuga, going forward, you will know to follow your hunch about something...

in the meantime, you need to baby your hair back to good health with gentle handling (combing, brushing, wrapping)a lot of moisturizing protein treatments, and little to no direct heat...

i know the other hair care experts here will be chiming in soon with their sound hair care advice...

 

[sassygirl125]

I would have said something (or left!) when she started blow drying my hair.

I'm sorry it happened, but you gotta speak up!

 

[blue_flower]

That's unfornate something like that happened to you.

 

[aqualung]

First I walk in and she says that she would have to relax my hair because it is natural. (this fool is stupid). After I turn to walk out she comes to feel my hair and decides that she can do it because it is not ruff...Plus she just felt the need to rub on mousse, grease, gel, spritz, and oil sheen!

Your gut reaction to walk out was right.

I'd use neutralizer just in case some relaxer is in your hair. Then try Mane N Tail conditioner to strengthen and reduce shedding.

Is there a better braider/natural stylist in your area? Check the salon board.

 

[Qurlyqt]

Nooooooooo! CatSuga, say it isn't so! I feel so bad for you! As the other ladies have mentioned, let this be a learning experience to always follow your instincts. Naturals MUST speak up when dealing with stylist who are "unlearned". We sometimes have to be bold and say, "Whoa, I don't like the way this appointment is going so I'd like you to stop now before there is any irreversable damage that is done to my head!" This way, their time is not wasted, and you haven't trusted your tresses to a "hair" terrorist.

 

[GoingBack]

I'm sorry that this happened to youm but Hoodoo is a little extreme dont ya think? I know a good braider in Birmingham. PM me if you want her information.

 

[deedabug]

I'd use neutralizer just in case some relaxer is in your hair.

dang i never thought of this...maybe that is the culprit...esp since the braids wasnt even in half the day....if they were juss too tight after a few weeks of being up u may get some breakage...i dont know...

 

[cutebajangirl]

I think she pulled so tight to braid that she pulled hair out. It happened to me a month ago and I really should have spoken up.

 

[PretteePlease]

I think she pulled so tight to braid that she pulled hair out. It happened to me a month ago and I really should have spoken up.

I totally agree, the tension from the braids plus that fine tooth comb she was hacking you with probably did a one two punch. I would save the evidence and go up there. You should probably do a deep/protien conditioner to strengthen any weak parts.

what was all of those different styling products for? looks like they had alot of assumptions about natural hair maybe she just wanted to see what your hair would do with them on it. anyway just baby your hair and it will be ok
Do you visually see any damage/thin spots or was it just that there was alot of hair on the towel?

 

[DDTexlaxed]

OMG I'm sorry u got jacked. I think if they hadn't blow dried yr hair, it would've been fine. Maybe u made them jealous and they wanted u to be a baldheaded roach like they were. Yi, try to deep condition and handle with care. In the next case u r in this situation, stop them right away and state what u want. If they are unwilling, walk out. I got an idea....let's get 'em!

 

[Allandra]

I would have said something (or left!) when she started blow drying my hair.

I'm sorry it happened, but you gotta speak up!

I agree with you.

 

[LDebagoria]

Girl, I'm sorry to hear that!

 

[lolacurl]

I am so sorry this happenend to you. saying prayers for the restoration of your hair.

 

[Champagne_Wishes]

Sup Cat. Since she used gel, prolly loaded with drying alcohols, I would deep moisturizing treatments and some reconstructors. Take this as a learning experience. Take care Cat!

 

[ShortyDooWhop]

Look on the bright side: Maybe it's a reason to give your hair an extra dose of TLC. And if there is a treatment/conditioner that you've been dying to try but haven't for some reason..... splurge and use the bad hair experience you had to justify it.


Hugs,
SDW

 

[CatSuga]

dang i never thought of this...maybe that is the culprit...esp since the braids wasnt even in half the day....if they were juss too tight after a few weeks of being up u may get some breakage...i dont know...

I don't know what she did. This is so freaking strange! I couldn't believe how much hair fell out in just over 5 hours, it's crazy! Why would someone do this to me? I going to skip all of this careful hair treatment and just get it cut.

 

[Jaelin]

I don't know what she did. This is so freaking strange! I couldn't believe how much hair fell out in just over 5 hours, it's crazy! Why would someone do this to me? I going to skip all of this careful hair treatment and just get it cut.

No, maybe you don't have to cut. Try the deep moisturising treatment first and maybe a protein as well?

 

[PhonyBaloney500]

Awww hugs to you! I could understand your not saying anything this time--sometimes we hold out hope that stylists know what they are doing (which they SHOULD lol).

How much are you going to have cut out? Do you think that's really necessary or are the ends damaged now? Some have recommended protein treatments which is what I've heard is a good thing to do after damage. Good luck!

 

[Isis]

Sorry to hear that happened to you. I hope you can get your money back.