I waited a few weeks before writing this review because I wanted to make sure I wasn't reacting…read moreemotionally and to give my hair some time to recover. I also want to be clear that this review is about stylist Maher not Eddie.
I've been getting Brazilian Blowouts for years and have always loved the results. My hair is typically silky, smooth, easy to manage, and looks healthier after the treatment.
Unfortunately, that was not my experience with Maher
After my appointment, I followed his instructions and washed my hair the next day. Immediately, I noticed something was wrong. I couldn't run my fingers through my hair. It felt extremely dry, brittle, rough, and damaged. The change was so dramatic that I was genuinely upset and spent days worrying about what had happened to my hair.
I returned to the salon to discuss my concerns with Maher and Instead of acknowledging that something may have gone wrong, he made excuses and dismissed my concerns. What shocked me most was when he told me that he doesn't even like doing Brazilian Blowouts. If that's the case, he should not be performing a service he isn't comfortable or confident providing.
I paid nearly $600 for this service and was offered no refund, no partial reimbursement, and no meaningful solution.
Since then, I've had multiple professionals comment on the condition of my hair. I go to a blow out bar and the girl who does my monthly blowouts, immediately asked what had happened because my hair felt unusually dry and overprocessed. When I told her about the Brazilian Blowout, she said that should never be the outcome and that the treatment was likely not performed correctly.
And today, I went in for a trim somewhere else hoping to improve the appearance of the damage. That stylist also commented on how dry and overprocessed my hair felt. Once again, when I explained what had happened, she told me that a Brazilian Blowout should not leave hair in that condition.
At this point, I've had multiple professionals independently confirm that my results were not normal. My hair is still struggling to recover, and it will likely take months, if not years, to get it back to the condition it was in before this appointment.
I don't leave negative reviews lightly, but I feel obligated to share my experience. My biggest disappointment isn't just the damage itself--it's the complete lack of accountability afterward. Based on my experience, I would not trust Maher with this service or any other services that require chemicals because he clearly does not care or does not know what he's doing.