I had gotten a protective style at the main location and didn't have any issues, therefore I wasn't worried about going to the UNCG location. I went for a blow out, treatment, and trim. I should have left as soon as she began combing my hair (my afro) dry. I have very kinky hair, and Sheila was especially rough and it even hurt. Didn't section it or anything. Just combed through it and pulled and tugged and ripped at it. In retrospect, I certainly should have said something. I believe she used way too much heat on my hair (a hot comb on my edges??), she said she would trim it ("half an inch"), but ended up giving me layers without my consent and even my mother noticed how noticeably shorter it was. I'm all for health over length, but don't give me something I didn't agree to.
She nipped my ear and got my the scalp around my edges with the flat iron, so when I got back home, it was sore and red. Not only that, but I left with so much dry skin on my scalp as well. So it's basically like I went through all that just for my hair to be dirty, and it's more apparent because my hair is dark, and now, straight. I don't believe she knew how to handle my kinky, Type 4 hair, because if so, she would have known that my hair type needs to be handled gently. I have been to places who give the utmost TLC to my tresses, so I was truly appalled with the way she handled my hair. My hair is thick, but it is very fine and prone to breakage, so obviously being rough with it will only exacerbate my issues.
Asides from that, she was nice, and I (hopefully) don't think I suffered any heat damage, by the grace of God. Totally dissatisfied and disappointed and this is honestly the reason I won't be visiting a salon anytime soon. read more