Sometimes you just don't want to deal with your natural hair by yourself. I tried out Essentially Shane's and I'm pleased with my results. The shop was small but not very crowded, which I liked. I made an appointment and didn't wait an obscene amount of time. I'm kind of a nervous natural, and I dont get my hair straightened a lot, but i tried it out since i'm going out of town and I'm glad i came. I'm kind of opposed to Dominican-style blowouts because of all the unnecessary heat, pulling and breakage that it causes, so i was happy that coming here was a more gentle experience. She did a blow dry, flat iron blow out on me but took her time and got my hair really straight, even at the roots. And everything is in english, which you wouldnt think I'd miss since I usually have my phone anyway but....yea. it's nice to actually be able to listen to the tv in there while my hair is being done lol. She used heat protectant and made sure my hair wasn't dry during the flat ironing. My hair is not too stiff with product or from being too kinky still, but flows really nicely.
Anyway, my blowout turned out great , and since I didn't see a lot of other reviews from people eith natural hair but not locs, so I figured I would show this place some love and say it in a public forum. Natural hair wearers, it's safe! Lol. I will be going back. read more