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Mirror, Mirror: Express weaves save customers money and time
May 18, 2011|By Elizabeth Wellington, Inquirer Fashion Writer
The Weave Bar in West Philly doesn't open until 9 a.m., but many women - and some men - start lining up at 7 against a backdrop of fried fish restaurants and African braid shops to snag the precious first walk-in appointment of the day.
Most come with their tresses already washed and blown out; some have bags of hair stashed in pocketbooks. Why are they so excited?
Because once they hop in the chair, they'll be out in 90 minutes. And - get this - prices start at $50 for a whole head full of long, luxurious, silken hair. For women who have spent hundreds of dollars and hundreds of hours waiting for extensions, the Weave Bar is akin to, well, haute heaven.
"I used to drive up to New York on the regular to get my hair done," said Jonesy, WUSL Power 99's popular morning-show host. "But ever since I started going [to the Weave Bar], I haven't gone back up. They do such a good job and most importantly, they really value my time. And as a working woman, my time is valuable."
Jonesy, who is rocking a kinky, curly do that falls to the middle of her back, illustrates the latest trend in black hair care: the express weave service. Arrive with clean and blow-dried hair, and choose from a menu of a la carte services that includes ponytails, cuts, and weaving. At a one-stop shop, you can also buy your hair there. Some days are walk-ins. But if you have an appointment (available at the Weave Bar Mondays through Wednesdays), you can get out in the time it takes for a long lunch.
This "Hair Cuttery for weaves" model, started in Georgia, has recently blossomed for two main reasons: On-the-go women - of all races - like layered, lengthy locks. Like it or not, weaves have become mainstream. The woman sitting next to you may even be wearing one.
Secondly, the tough economy forced African American salon owners to rethink their business plans as an increasing number of both well-heeled and younger customers were no longer willing to spend time and money in a place that sometimes forced its clients to wait all day for unsatisfactory service.
"We are pushing a new concept of a salon here," said Yolanda Bailey, the 29-year-old mother of two and real estate agent who in February opened the Weave Bar with her husband, Mahari.
Since then, the business (Bailey is not a hair stylist) has serviced close to 2,500 customers, some of whom travel from as far away as Washington. She's earned back most of her $40,000 investment, and she's eyeing a second location in North Philadelphia.
http://articles.philly.com/2011-05-18/news/29556230_1_hair-stylist-weaves-salon
So, would you go to a place like this?
May 18, 2011|By Elizabeth Wellington, Inquirer Fashion Writer
The Weave Bar in West Philly doesn't open until 9 a.m., but many women - and some men - start lining up at 7 against a backdrop of fried fish restaurants and African braid shops to snag the precious first walk-in appointment of the day.
Most come with their tresses already washed and blown out; some have bags of hair stashed in pocketbooks. Why are they so excited?
Because once they hop in the chair, they'll be out in 90 minutes. And - get this - prices start at $50 for a whole head full of long, luxurious, silken hair. For women who have spent hundreds of dollars and hundreds of hours waiting for extensions, the Weave Bar is akin to, well, haute heaven.
"I used to drive up to New York on the regular to get my hair done," said Jonesy, WUSL Power 99's popular morning-show host. "But ever since I started going [to the Weave Bar], I haven't gone back up. They do such a good job and most importantly, they really value my time. And as a working woman, my time is valuable."
Jonesy, who is rocking a kinky, curly do that falls to the middle of her back, illustrates the latest trend in black hair care: the express weave service. Arrive with clean and blow-dried hair, and choose from a menu of a la carte services that includes ponytails, cuts, and weaving. At a one-stop shop, you can also buy your hair there. Some days are walk-ins. But if you have an appointment (available at the Weave Bar Mondays through Wednesdays), you can get out in the time it takes for a long lunch.
This "Hair Cuttery for weaves" model, started in Georgia, has recently blossomed for two main reasons: On-the-go women - of all races - like layered, lengthy locks. Like it or not, weaves have become mainstream. The woman sitting next to you may even be wearing one.
Secondly, the tough economy forced African American salon owners to rethink their business plans as an increasing number of both well-heeled and younger customers were no longer willing to spend time and money in a place that sometimes forced its clients to wait all day for unsatisfactory service.
"We are pushing a new concept of a salon here," said Yolanda Bailey, the 29-year-old mother of two and real estate agent who in February opened the Weave Bar with her husband, Mahari.
Since then, the business (Bailey is not a hair stylist) has serviced close to 2,500 customers, some of whom travel from as far away as Washington. She's earned back most of her $40,000 investment, and she's eyeing a second location in North Philadelphia.
http://articles.philly.com/2011-05-18/news/29556230_1_hair-stylist-weaves-salon
So, would you go to a place like this?
Thanks for the info on the salon though because I never heard of it....
1 lady brought in her own products (Qhemet). From what I saw they used Baby Bliss flat iron.
(yes I still have a few bottles hostage) underneath and put some castor oil on my edges and enjoy. Already got thumbs up from the boyfriend who won't stop touching it and saying that it doesn't look wiggy. Quality of hair is key. If a customer comes in with some cheap, non-color matching mess, it's not the stylist fault, as they work with what they are given.
(and that's why I love yall)!
I'm happy. 
