Question of the day: Salon roll call!**Update! BGLH now has a salon page!

15 December 2009 ~ 30 Comments

Question of the day: Salon roll call!**Update! BGLH now has a salon page!

***Update***
Yes folks… I compiled all your responses into a directory of BGLH approved, natural-hair-friendly salons. Check it out HERE. I would love to regularly update this list, so if you have any additions, hit up the comment box.
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This question of the day was sent in by BGLHer Wande:

“I’m basically transitioning to natural hair. I haven’t permed my hair in almost a year and all I rock is weaves (sew-ins). But after much debate I’m gonna do the big chop this summer once I’m done for the semester in May. My problem is finding a salon to cut my hair. I don’t know many places around my school except for the Dominican spots and I recently moved to a new city back home so I don’t know where anything is! So, how do I go about find a salon that can do the BC for me?”

Wande is currently attending Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, New Jersey. So please speak up if you know of any spots around there.

I’m also going to expand this to anywhere in the country/world.

Please respond with where you live, and which salon gets the BGLH stamp of approval. Also let us know why you’re referring that particular salon.

30 Responses to “Question of the day: Salon roll call!**Update! BGLH now has a salon page!”

South Loop Social Light 15 December 2009 at 4:05 am Permalink

If you’re in the Chicago area, please check out Toss Hair Salon and Spa. I am 6 months into my transition and go to Cori. She’s awesome!!

Toss Salon and Spa
60 E. 13th St.
Chicago, IL 60605
312.986.8677

**added bonus – They have a 2 for 1 sale on all Miss Jessie’s products!!

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Z 15 December 2009 at 7:24 am Permalink

Girl, take yourself to Brooklyn asap. The salon name is De Lux Gallery, and they do a wicked cut!! I reviewed it here: http://leaveinthekinks.blogspot.com/2009/07/salon-review-de-lux-gallery-brooklyn.html

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Bajan Princess82 15 December 2009 at 9:37 am Permalink

I’m in Lawton, OK…anyone have ANY suggestions???

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Danielle 15 December 2009 at 10:02 am Permalink

I’m in NJ in Irvington. You can catch the PATH from JC to Newark and a bus from there.

I see Kathy at New U but there are different stylists who work with a variety of hair types and textures.

New U Beauty Salon
(973) 374-7775
80 Mill Rd
Irvington, NJ 07111

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jt 15 December 2009 at 10:03 am Permalink

This is such a great idea! I was delaying my bc until i was back in DC—but may do it when I’m home (in NJ) over the break… :)

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Nellzy 15 December 2009 at 11:16 am Permalink

If you’re in Athens, GA take yourself to Fly Designs Hair Salon and see Janice Woodall. She helped me transition my hair over 7 months by cutting off a little bit of the relaxer every couple of weeks…and I loved my transition hair cuts they were FLY!

Fly Design Hair Salon
Janice Wooddall
724 Oconee St.
Athens, GA 30605
706-850-1729 (Salon)
706-351-1207 (Cell)

fdhairsalon@gmail.com
http://www.flydesignshairsalon.com
http://www.myspace.com/flydesignshairsalon

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diam07nd 15 December 2009 at 12:33 pm Permalink

Does anyone have any suggestions for the Miami,FL area?

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thelady 15 December 2009 at 1:04 pm Permalink

Natural Uhuru
2012 South 39th Street
St Louis, MO 63110-3717
(314) 771-8487

I did my big chop there in 2008 and went back this spring for a trim. They also do locks, coils, and twist. Very positive environment, everyone was ohhing and ahhing over my blown out fro.

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BrownFace CEO 15 December 2009 at 1:08 pm Permalink

Great minds think alike cause I was going to do this on my blog. Anywho, another one for BK (Brooklyn) is Evolutions Green Room Salon. It is a bit pricey, but they KNOW what they are doing. Funny, I just uploaded my bad salon experience in Philly…lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6QTJBtogTY

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Black Girl With Long Hair 15 December 2009 at 1:18 pm Permalink

@BrownFace CEO… I watched the vid… LMAO @ “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” LOL!!!

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Diana 15 December 2009 at 1:58 pm Permalink

I live in Dallas Texas and did my BC at revelations Image Salon. Ms. Yolanda Smith did it for me. She is soooo nice and warm.

the address is
9777 Ferguson Rd.
Suite 102
Dallas Tx, 75228

(214) 324 4090

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Wande 15 December 2009 at 2:04 pm Permalink

Thanks for all the suggestions. Sedriously I’m greatful!! The NY and NJ ones are more reachable for me, but I will be sure to check out the other ones maybe when I leave NJ after graduating…lol @Danielle I used to live in Irvington so i know the area.

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Sequoia 15 December 2009 at 2:20 pm Permalink

Are there any recommendations in London? Thanks.

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Franki 15 December 2009 at 3:10 pm Permalink

I’m probably the only one in this neck of the woods, but I’ve got two in Mobile, AL.

Michael’s Hair (700 South Broad; (251) 433-4160) is my go-to for trims (which I only get, like, 3 times a year, but still). Michael cuts it dry, and always tells me how much needs to be cut and how he’s going to cut it. I heard about him from my mom. I sport collar bone length curls and my Mom’s been rocking a TWA for years; he’s great with both our lengths. He also does cornrows, twists, etc., but as I do my own protective styles, I don’t know how good he is with those.

Healthy Beginnings (66 North Sage Avenue;(251) 478-2290) is one of the few places I know of that will still do a press. I’ve been seeing Nikki there off and on for about 6 years, and she’s never done me wrong. I don’t heat style myself (I’m rubbish at it), but when I need to go stick straight, she’s there for me. And even in high school when I was seeing her every other week, she deep conditioned me when I got too dry and never burned the curl out of my hair.

Like I said, I’m probably the only reader in this area of the country, but maybe not! Hopefully these will be of use to someone.

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Jesmyn 15 December 2009 at 4:56 pm Permalink

Hey Frankie! Thanks for the recommendation; I’m actually from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and I had no idea that there were good natural hair places in this area. I mostly do my own protective styles or go to regular hairdressers who burn the curl from my hair whenever I get it straightened (around 3 times a year), so I really appreciate the info. And you’re not the only reader in this area of the country! Lol.

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Cecily 15 December 2009 at 4:58 pm Permalink

I go to Dickie at Hair Rules Salon in NYC. He is fantastic! He is a bit pricey ($180 for a cut & style), but the experience makes it soooo worth it. I’m from DC, but I go all the way to ny to get my hair done by him because he’s just that good! My favorite part of the appointment is when he applies essential oils to my scalp and hair, gives me a scalp massage, & puts me under the dryer to deep-condition. My hair comes out feeling soooo soft & all the essential oils are like aromatherapy!

I transitioned for about a year by getting senegalese twists. When I went to him I had inches of natural, dry curls and inches of straight relaxed hair on the ends. He cut away all the straight ends, moisturized it fully, & gave me a gorgeous natural curly fro.

Check out his website & definitely try his products. I swear by them to keep my hair moisturized & styled without too much effort. hairrules.com

Cecily

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Rah 15 December 2009 at 5:50 pm Permalink

Monique’s Technique’s
124 Storms Ave
JC NJ07306
201-433-1092

Its not too far from St Peters, check their website! Good Luck

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Deola 15 December 2009 at 7:37 pm Permalink

Shout out to Na’Klectic which is salon in B-more. When I was there they treated me right! All the ladies have natural hair and specialize in it. They are so professional. Unfortunately, I don’t live in B-more…
http://www.naklecticnaturalhair.com/Home.cfm

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PoliBohoGlam 15 December 2009 at 8:29 pm Permalink

Help!
I have been wondering about this, myself.
If anyone knows a spot in the Orlando, FL area, please let me know.
The last time I moved to Orlando, I got fed up with my hair and ended up relaxing it again (Lord help me!).
Now that I’m back at a good 2.5 years of growth, I’m looking for someone to help me figure out these textures on my head and get a styling break.
Any suggestions?

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Fina 15 December 2009 at 8:48 pm Permalink

I went to Urban Nature in Silver Springs, MD. They also have a location in DC.

http://www.urbannaturestyles.com/

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kisha 15 December 2009 at 9:10 pm Permalink

im in the dc area and recently went to http://www.essentialsbeautyspa.com/default.asp in laurel, md. they have EXCELLENT customer service (which is important to me) and knowledgeable natural stylist who specialize in natural hair care. their awesome and i cant wait to go back!

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AfroKisses 15 December 2009 at 9:13 pm Permalink

Wow! Glad to see someone else from lower Alabama on here! My hometown is about an hour from Mobile(and one of my best friends goes to USA). I’m off at school but I might need a place to go when I’m home. :)

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Sharon 15 December 2009 at 10:36 pm Permalink

Hey Franki,

I’m from Mobile, too. I used to go to Sonyia at Healthy Beginning when I got my relaxer. I’d only had Nikkita do my hair once or twice, but I knew she did presses. I have only been there once since I’ve been natural. I asked Sonyia about a deep conditioning treatment, but she admitted that she wasn’t familiar with styling natural hair, which I appreciated a lot. She did recommend me to someone though, but I haven’t followed up on it.

I may try Michael’s Hair if I need a trim.

That reminds me of how much I need to detangle my hair, like, now…

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Taimese 15 December 2009 at 11:59 pm Permalink

If you are in the Albany, NY area

MisUnderstood
118 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY

I am currently transitioning and I go every two weeks. In between the two week period I co-wash. Every 6 weeks my stylist does a protein treatment.

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Taimese 16 December 2009 at 12:01 am Permalink

Miss Jessie’s Salon

120 Hancock St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Between Bedford & Nostrand Avenue

Also check out their hair care products! http://www.missjessies.com (BGLH get up on that! lol)

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AdriB 16 December 2009 at 12:41 am Permalink

Here’s a listing of salons from almost every state (including Alabama)!

http://www.goodnkinky.net/Good_%26_Kinky_/Salons.html

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Paula 16 December 2009 at 1:37 am Permalink

I’m looking for someone in San Francisco, CA. A natural stylist to also do my Big Chop. If anyone knows of any please let me know

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Wande 16 December 2009 at 1:29 pm Permalink

yay I love that this lis is growing.. I have to check these places out when I get the chance…

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Kii 17 December 2009 at 8:00 pm Permalink

Natural Trendsetters is a great salon for anybody in the South Florida area. They have two locations.

Fort Lauderdale location
5100 West Commerical Blvd.
Tamarac, Florida
(954) 486-1414

Delray Beach location
37 SW 5th Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida
(561) 330-0377

I did my big chop there.
http://www.naturaltrendsetters.com

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Lisa 11 January 2010 at 1:07 pm Permalink

Sharon with Salon Balisi is very good at the using the Therma Smooth method to give natural hair a smooth a like relaxer-like finish. She is very gentle and professional. When you schedule an appointment you are her only client. She is locate din Atlanta, GA.

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