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Hot Combin’…
A year plus ago, I had an itch to change up my hair via the hot comb, but needed a trusted referral.
After getting my hair pressed in the past, I would see patches of different textures from burnt hair. After applying water, it just wouldn’t kink back up. To re-‘fro, I would cut much of my hair off. Understanding my concern, Ms. Stylist pressed it, but not too hard. When my hair maintains its straightness, I know my coils have been disrupted. This is the main reason I do not press.
My Salon Experience….
[Artwork: Black Hair Salon by Anthony Renardo Flake]
I had a very pleasant experience in her shop. We had great conversations; she did a great job on my hair and did not keep me waiting for hours! I do not go to the salons as often as I would like. Sorry to say, I find it difficult to find stylist that respect my time. I typically go to natural hair salons because I went to a few Black shops and they couldn’t even blow-dry my natural hair. They just had NO clue how to work with the kinks! Very interesting that my own people can’t do my own hair!
A co-worker highly recommended a salon that didn’t just specialize in natural styles, but straight hair, locs and natural doos. She has a few old customers that she relaxes, but doesn’t accept new customers needing the creamy crack.
When I walked in, I was greeted by friendly women of all ages. They showered me in compliments on my natural hair. I was rocking my favorite dry twist outs that were large and in charge! Of course, one lady said what most relaxed women tell me after a compliment.
“[Insert Compliment] …but I couldn’t do that.”
I think this is the most common perception among non-naturals. I can’t put my finger on exactly what it is, maybe they think….
… we’ll my hair is waaay too nappy
While I have learned how to keep my hair soft, it is very course, with very tight microscopic individual coils, typical 4b hair. Sometimes I pull strands of hair and admire its endless spirals in amazement. If I can manage it, anyone can! When I probe WHY, some talk about their head size, face shape or even spouses hating their naps.
My Salon Experience recap was inspired by Ms. Saudia Rashed. She is a natural sista (as seen in the video below) with her very own sketch comedy troupe, Slow Children Crossing. Ms. Saudia sent me the video below with the description, “It’s a comedic video about the black female hair salon experience.”
What do we think Ladies, since going natural, how has your salon experience changed?
The Press at Work…
When I went to work after getting my hair straightened, a few people [Black] were like, “Aww you straightened your hair, I miss your signature style.” The majority however [White], made such a big deal about how great my straight hair looked. They were going gaga over it. I wanted to say, “Well shit, did I look that bad before?” I kept my hair straight for like 3-days. The maintenance was so difficult, adding 30 minutes to my morning routine to flat iron and curl got old very quickly. My long steamy showers did not help. After a few days the press just did not hold… there was too much frizz and puff. I’ve gotton hair lazy over the years. I am going to stick with my endless spirals :0)
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lol! Just the other day I went to an African Braiding Shop and they said my hair is so course it would be more difficult to braid. I was so angry I didn’t return!
lol@the video :o) - I haven’t been to a salon in years - the last time I went the stylist ask me when I was going to stop wearing my hair like Macy Gray.