I am soliciting for product recomendations.
I have 4A/OS hair, and I it is just getting to the point where it is
long enough to do some real fun things with. [;;)]  As you probably
already know, OS hair needs moisture constantly because it readily soaks
moisture right up. I want to get some products that will enable my hair
to be moisturized,but weigh it down a bit so that the curl pattern
remains as relaxed as it is when it is wet. I do not like synthetic
stuff. I try to stay as natural as possible. Any suggestions?


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Sorry for the late response andrea .....

   Daily Routine
   I started doing conditioner washes every other day during the spring.  This
helped with my moisture problem.  After the conditioner washes I would mix and
apply pepperment (to stimulate my scalp), Rosemary (promotes hair growth), Tea
Tree (Dry scalp treatment), Lavander ( Treats itchy scalp) essential oils,
coconut, or jojoba
   (carrier oils) to my leave-in conditioners on daily basis.  For me this seals
in the water on the hair.  I massaged this concotion into the my scalp in the
morning and at night.  I apply jojoba oil on the ends of my hair to keep them
moist as well.

   Weekly Wash Routine

   I wash with shampoo twice a month ( every other week ).  I conditioner wash(
the other weeks) with VO5 Clarifying conditioner.  This conditioner takes away
build up on my scalp and hair.

   Once a month I use a protein conditioner to strengthen the hair.  Remember to
always use a moisturizing conditioner after a protein.  Protein drys the hair.

   I use a cholesterol mixed with my oil concoction. Rinse. Next, I use a
moisturizing conditioner. Rinse. Re-apply my daily oil concoction.  Done....
   HTH

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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 07:00:43 -0800 (PST)
From: andrea dade
Subject: Re: Digest Number 1479

Step by step, what did you begin to do to see a change in your hair loss? Esp
for temples and thinning crown? Thanks!!

Kawgirl Kawasaki wrote: For you..I would suggest that you take a look and listen
to your hair. Stress is a big factor. Two years ago 60% of my hair came out due
to stress. I had to rethink my hair strategy.

I don't know if you have posted your regime before but, I will say what works
for one may not work for others. Please understand that I am unsure of the
things that you have heard and that I can only write on my own experience. My
experience with hair butters wasn't great. However, I was using them
incorrectly. I have fine hair so I stuck with essential and carrier oils. I
mixed them with my conditioners. That worked for me and my hair thanked me for
it but filling in the nearly bald places. Finding a moisturizing conditioner was
kinda difficult. I use conditioner and oils daily for moisture. I also, drink
lots of water ( at least for me ) everyday ( at least 32 oz's.). Sometimes, it
is the products that we use that will deprive our hair of moisture. Using a mild
protein conditioner daily works for some and not others. Protein will dry your
hair out when used daily.

Don't want to go thru bottles of essential oils? Try mixing the oils with
conditioners. At least you will not use as much eo. To strech out this mixture
of oil and conditioner, lightly spray water on your hair then apply the oil and
conditioner mixture. Also, I use to brush butters thru my hair.....bad
idea...never again for me. Next time I will just lightly spray with water and
rub the butter into the shaft of the hair. That kept moisture in my hair (
butter seals in moisture for my hair ).

HTH

Well, it was nothing I was doing in particular. I know that it was falling out
due to dryness. Not stress. I'd put eo in my hair(mixed with water) and it'd
stay moist for a certain amount of time. afterwards, it would feel hard almost
like a brillo pad or something. Almost as if I hadn't used anything at all. I
was not stingy with anything i put in my hair. I'm still not cause my hair is
super thick. However, it would just drink eo and water or eo and conditioner
just like a sponge. the few times I did use grease, it was the only thing that
lasted(besides sta sof fro which i try not to use too much of because i break
out really easy). Thus, I am convinced, or almost convinced that i just need to
go back to hair grease. Yeah i know it's pore clogging and stuff like that but
it's the only thing that works for me it seems like.

andrea dade <focalpointad@...> wrote:  Step by step, what did you begin to
do to see a change in your hair loss?  Esp for temples and thinning crown? 
Thanks!!

Kawgirl Kawasaki <kawgirl96@...> wrote:  For you..I would suggest that you
take a look and listen to your hair.  Stress is a big factor. Two years ago 60%
of my hair came out due to stress.  I had to rethink my hair strategy.

   I don't know if you have posted your regime before but, I will say what works
for one may not work for others.  Please understand that I am unsure of the
things that you have heard and that I can only write on my own experience.  My
experience with hair butters wasn't great. However,  I was using them
incorrectly.  I have fine hair so I stuck with essential and carrier oils.  I
mixed them with my conditioners.  That worked for me and my hair thanked me for
it but filling in the nearly bald places. Finding a moisturizing conditioner was
kinda difficult. I use conditioner and oils daily for moisture.  I also, drink
lots of water ( at least for me ) everyday ( at least 32 oz's.).  Sometimes, it
is the products that we use that will deprive our hair of moisture.  Using a
mild protein conditioner daily works for some and not others. Protein will dry
your hair out when used daily.

   Don't want to go thru bottles of essential oils?  Try mixing the oils with
conditioners.  At least you will not use as much eo.  To strech out this mixture
of oil and conditioner, lightly spray water on your hair then apply the oil and
conditioner mixture.  Also, I use to brush butters thru my hair.....bad
idea...never again for me.  Next time I will just lightly spray with water and
rub the butter into the shaft of the hair.  That kept moisture in my hair (
butter seals in moisture for my hair ).

   HTH




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These are all beautiful.  I especially love the combs and the picks.

Tracey

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "starchimunyo"
<starchimunyo@y...> wrote:
>
> My name is Alex Aranha. I am the Co-Owner and Marketing director of
'Afro'cessories. Please do me the honor of checking out my site at
afrocessories.com. It is the nation's premier designer hair accessory
line and we are original, trademarked and hand-designed by accessory
artists, so you are guaranteed not to find our designes anywhere else!
( not legally, anyways). So, check us out NOW. I just know that you
will find something there that you love! God Bless and I'll see you there.
>
>
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>

Have you tried any products from Oyin?  She's a sista that makes some
fabulous hair products.  I just started using it a few months ago and
my feels better.  I got the Whipped Pudding and the Greg's Juice
leave-in conditioner.  I love both of them.  This leave-in doesn't
leave my hair hard like others would.

Tracey

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "iroc314" <iroc314@y...> wrote:
>
> I've been natural for almost 2 years now and i am almost convinced
> that I need to go back to hair grease. Before anyone writes me back
> with all that "it's not good for you" and "it clogs your pores jazz"
> let me tell you that i've heard it, been there, and done that. right
> now, I'm concerned about moisture and it looks as if the coating
> characteristic of mineral oil and petroleum based products is all
> that is going to work for me. I've tried shea butter, coconut oil,
> tea tree oil, and the list goes on including olive oil. I've read
> several posts, been to several websites, and tried recipes and lots
> of suggestions. I didn't say i mixed the above ingredients together
> so don't write back telling me i'm using them the wrong way. just
> writing to say what i've tried. not that any of those things are
> good, it's just that my hair soaks up moisture like a sponge. i need
> something that will stay with me. the aforementioned things don't
> keep my hair moist beyond 24 hours and i can't afford to keep going
> through bottles of essential oils just to keep my hair moist every
> day. i've been told that grease isn't moisture, water is moisture.
> well, tried that too. i'm tired of losing significant amounts of
> hair and having to struggle with the severe thickness, dryness, and
> coarseness of my hair because of it's inability to retain moisture.
> for every six inches it grows, i loose about three. i'm ready for my
> long natural hair. anyone have any suggestions?
>

Step by step, what did you begin to do to see a change in your hair loss?  Esp
for temples and thinning crown?  Thanks!!

Kawgirl Kawasaki <kawgirl96@...> wrote:  For you..I would suggest that you
take a look and listen to your hair.  Stress is a big factor. Two years ago 60%
of my hair came out due to stress.  I had to rethink my hair strategy.

   I don't know if you have posted your regime before but, I will say what works
for one may not work for others.  Please understand that I am unsure of the
things that you have heard and that I can only write on my own experience.  My
experience with hair butters wasn't great. However,  I was using them
incorrectly.  I have fine hair so I stuck with essential and carrier oils.  I
mixed them with my conditioners.  That worked for me and my hair thanked me for
it but filling in the nearly bald places. Finding a moisturizing conditioner was
kinda difficult. I use conditioner and oils daily for moisture.  I also, drink
lots of water ( at least for me ) everyday ( at least 32 oz's.).  Sometimes, it
is the products that we use that will deprive our hair of moisture.  Using a
mild protein conditioner daily works for some and not others. Protein will dry
your hair out when used daily.

   Don't want to go thru bottles of essential oils?  Try mixing the oils with
conditioners.  At least you will not use as much eo.  To strech out this mixture
of oil and conditioner, lightly spray water on your hair then apply the oil and
conditioner mixture.  Also, I use to brush butters thru my hair.....bad
idea...never again for me.  Next time I will just lightly spray with water and
rub the butter into the shaft of the hair.  That kept moisture in my hair (
butter seals in moisture for my hair ).

   HTH

For you..I would suggest that you take a look and listen to your hair.  Stress
is a big factor. Two years ago 60% of my hair came out due to stress.  I had to
rethink my hair strategy.

   I don't know if you have posted your regime before but, I will say what works
for one may not work for others.  Please understand that I am unsure of the
things that you have heard and that I can only write on my own experience.  My
experience with hair butters wasn't great. However,  I was using them
incorrectly.  I have fine hair so I stuck with essential and carrier oils.  I
mixed them with my conditioners.  That worked for me and my hair thanked me for
it but filling in the nearly bald places. Finding a moisturizing conditioner was
kinda difficult. I use conditioner and oils daily for moisture.  I also, drink
lots of water ( at least for me ) everyday ( at least 32 oz's.).  Sometimes, it
is the products that we use that will deprive our hair of moisture.  Using a
mild protein conditioner daily works for some and not others. Protein will dry
your hair out when used daily.

   Don't want to go thru bottles of essential oils?  Try mixing the oils with
conditioners.  At least you will not use as much eo.  To strech out this mixture
of oil and conditioner, lightly spray water on your hair then apply the oil and
conditioner mixture.  Also, I use to brush butters thru my hair.....bad
idea...never again for me.  Next time I will just lightly spray with water and
rub the butter into the shaft of the hair.  That kept moisture in my hair (
butter seals in moisture for my hair ).

   HTH

I had not noticed whether or not anyone mentioned this, but sounds an awful lot
like you may be dry from the inside out!  You might consider incorporating Some
Omega-3 oils into your body.  I personally use Flax Oil Daily (Essential Woman-
Barleans) and try to drink at least a gallon of water per day.  This is winter,
and I am not sure where you are from, but you have to double what you were
already doing to make up for the loss of moisture that accompanies Ole' Man
Winter .  Good Luck and if you see a container of hair grease run!!! You have to
moisturize your inners just as you would your outers!  Makes a difference in the
way your whole body functions.  Good Luck!
   Tonia


    iroc314 <iroc314@...> wrote:  I must say that i just recently got my
hair pressed.didn't make it to
see the next day. LOL. Yeah, I got some kind of resistant hair. I do
keep my hair in braids and stuff like that as well,but I'm tired of
having to add extensions just for my hair to look nice,I want to
enjoy my natural hair just like everyone else. I want to be able to
wear cute natural styles without pressing and weaves and love it just
as much as i do love the braided styles i get with weaves. I'm always
on vacation. I'm ready to come back home.

Can I also suggest the Sta Soft Fro spray, I would use sparingly and I sometimes
add leave in conditioner to it.  And if you want a good hair grease (oil), try
Nature's blessings.  I've been using it for a while and it is good moisture and
not heavy.  Try it you may like it.

   Good luck to you and the new styles I would try two strand twist (your hair)
and untwist it in about 3 or 4 days and you will love the curly look.  That is
the style I love when I'm not doing braids.  You can also put some flat twist in
front and two strand in back.  Just make sure the hair dries completely before
you untwist.

Kiyonna Godwin <kinanamo1@...> wrote:
   I do it when it is wet. But when I decide to do a ponytail for a minute, I do
it dry

iroc314 <iroc314@...> wrote:  ---
Thanks so much. i knewthere had to be at least one person here who
had trouble with strictly natural hair care products like I do. I
have tried some curl activators but I think I will try Carefree
Curl.  But I'm really with you on the essential oil not working. Just
isn't for me at all. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to start
tonight. Do you apply it dry or do you apply it when your hair is
wet, or do you do both?


In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, Kiyonna Godwin <kinanamo1@y...>
wrote:
>
> Like you, I was like what the heck when it came to strickly natural
hair ingredients. But I have these few tips for you: Take vitamins
daily to strengthen and promote health inside and out and Do what
responds to your hair. I also tried the essential oils.....I did not
like them because my hair still felt dry. Or you can try products
with glycerin in them (Stay Sof Fro, Care Free Curl, etc) . They help
with the moisture factor. But the key terms are "What works for YOUR
hair."

I do it when it is wet. But when I decide to do a ponytail for a minute, I do it
dry

iroc314 <iroc314@...> wrote:  ---
Thanks so much. i knewthere had to be at least one person here who
had trouble with strictly natural hair care products like I do. I
have tried some curl activators but I think I will try Carefree
Curl.  But I'm really with you on the essential oil not working. Just
isn't for me at all. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to start
tonight. Do you apply it dry or do you apply it when your hair is
wet, or do you do both?









In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, Kiyonna Godwin <kinanamo1@y...>
wrote:
>
> Like you, I was like what the heck when it came to strickly natural
hair ingredients. But I have these few tips for you: Take vitamins
daily to strengthen and promote health inside and out and Do what
responds to your hair. I also tried the essential oils.....I did not
like them because my hair still felt dry. Or you can try products
with glycerin in them (Stay Sof Fro, Care Free Curl, etc) . They help
with the moisture factor. But the key terms are "What works for YOUR
hair."
>








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I must say that i just recently got my hair pressed.didn't make it to
see the next day. LOL. Yeah, I got some kind of resistant hair. I do
keep my hair in braids and stuff like that as well,but I'm tired of
having to add extensions just for my hair to look nice,I want to
enjoy my natural hair just like everyone else. I want to be able to
wear cute natural styles without pressing and weaves and love it just
as much as i do love the braided styles i get with weaves. I'm always
on vacation. I'm ready to come back home.










  In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, KC Kelly <afrokimono@y...> wrote:
>
> My sister,
>
>   Sometimes we can grow a bit frustated with our hair.  Don't lose
hope.
>
>   What works well for others may not work well for some.  If the
hair grease serves your hair well then use it.
>
>   Also, I tend to think of our natural hair as growing "larger"
not "longer."
>
>   And I do get my hair pressed, weaved and braided from time to
time just so that I can return to my natural naps with a renewed
sense of appreciation.
>
>   Is it time for you to take a vacation?
>
> iroc314 <iroc314@y...> wrote:
>   I've been natural for almost 2 years now and i am almost
convinced
> that I need to go back to hair grease. Before anyone writes me back
> with all that "it's not good for you" and "it clogs your pores
jazz"
> let me tell you that i've heard it, been there, and done that.
right
> now, I'm concerned about moisture and it looks as if the coating
> characteristic of mineral oil and petroleum based products is all
> that is going to work for me. I've tried shea butter, coconut oil,
> tea tree oil, and the list goes on including olive oil. I've read
> several posts, been to several websites, and tried recipes and lots
> of suggestions. I didn't say i mixed the above ingredients together
> so don't write back telling me i'm using them the wrong way. just
> writing to say what i've tried. not that any of those things are
> good, it's just that my hair soaks up moisture like a sponge. i
need
> something that will stay with me. the aforementioned things don't
> keep my hair moist beyond 24 hours and i can't afford to keep going
> through bottles of essential oils just to keep my hair moist every
> day. i've been told that grease isn't moisture, water is moisture.
> well, tried that too. i'm tired of losing significant amounts of
> hair and having to struggle with the severe thickness, dryness, and
> coarseness of my hair because of it's inability to retain moisture.
> for every six inches it grows, i loose about three. i'm ready for
my
> long natural hair. anyone have any suggestions?
>
>
>
>
> KC
> The Afro in Kimono!
>
>
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>

Hi Iroc314,

   Get some Jamaican Mango and Lime Cactus Moisturizing Lotion and some No  More
Itch Growth Spray.  If you can't find it at your local beauty  supply store,
their website is www.rastagroup.com.  I have also  tried the homemade spritz
with the different eos mixed in them.   They worked ok for a while, but my hair
did not feel moisturized   all day long like it does since I have been using the
above mentioned  products.

   Crickett

iroc314 <iroc314@...> wrote:          I've been natural for almost 2 years
now and i am almost convinced
   that I need to go back to hair grease. Before anyone writes me back
   with all that "it's not good for you" and "it clogs your pores jazz"
   let me tell you that i've heard it, been there, and done that. right
   now, I'm concerned about moisture and it looks as if the coating
   characteristic of mineral oil and petroleum based products is all
   that is going to work for me. I've tried shea butter, coconut oil,
   tea tree oil, and the list goes on including olive oil. I've read
   several posts, been to several websites, and tried recipes and lots
   of suggestions. I didn't say i mixed the above ingredients together
   so don't write back telling me i'm using them the wrong way. just
   writing to say what i've tried. not that any of those things are
   good, it's just that my hair soaks up moisture like a sponge. i need
   something that will stay with me. the aforementioned things don't
   keep my hair moist beyond 24 hours and i can't afford to keep going
   through bottles of essential oils just to keep my hair moist every
   day. i've been told that grease isn't moisture, water is moisture.
   well, tried that too. i'm tired of losing significant amounts of
   hair and having to struggle with the severe thickness, dryness, and
   coarseness of my hair because of it's inability to retain moisture.
   for every six inches it grows, i loose about three. i'm ready for my
   long natural hair. anyone have any suggestions?








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---
Thanks so much. i knewthere had to be at least one person here who
had trouble with strictly natural hair care products like I do. I
have tried some curl activators but I think I will try Carefree
Curl.  But I'm really with you on the essential oil not working. Just
isn't for me at all. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to start
tonight. Do you apply it dry or do you apply it when your hair is
wet, or do you do both?









In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, Kiyonna Godwin <kinanamo1@y...>
wrote:
>
> Like you, I was like what the heck when it came to strickly natural
hair ingredients. But I have these few tips for you: Take vitamins
daily to strengthen and promote health inside and out and Do what
responds to your hair. I also tried the essential oils.....I did not
like them because my hair still felt dry. Or you can try products
with glycerin in them (Stay Sof Fro, Care Free Curl, etc) . They help
with the moisture factor. But the key terms are "What works for YOUR
hair."
>

My sister,

   Sometimes we can grow a bit frustated with our hair.  Don't lose hope.

   What works well for others may not work well for some.  If the hair grease
serves your hair well then use it.

   Also, I tend to think of our natural hair as growing "larger" not "longer."

   And I do get my hair pressed, weaved and braided from time to time just so
that I can return to my natural naps with a renewed sense of appreciation.

   Is it time for you to take a vacation?

iroc314 <iroc314@...> wrote:
   I've been natural for almost 2 years now and i am almost convinced
that I need to go back to hair grease. Before anyone writes me back
with all that "it's not good for you" and "it clogs your pores jazz"
let me tell you that i've heard it, been there, and done that. right
now, I'm concerned about moisture and it looks as if the coating
characteristic of mineral oil and petroleum based products is all
that is going to work for me. I've tried shea butter, coconut oil,
tea tree oil, and the list goes on including olive oil. I've read
several posts, been to several websites, and tried recipes and lots
of suggestions. I didn't say i mixed the above ingredients together
so don't write back telling me i'm using them the wrong way. just
writing to say what i've tried. not that any of those things are
good, it's just that my hair soaks up moisture like a sponge. i need
something that will stay with me. the aforementioned things don't
keep my hair moist beyond 24 hours and i can't afford to keep going
through bottles of essential oils just to keep my hair moist every
day. i've been told that grease isn't moisture, water is moisture.
well, tried that too. i'm tired of losing significant amounts of
hair and having to struggle with the severe thickness, dryness, and
coarseness of my hair because of it's inability to retain moisture.
for every six inches it grows, i loose about three. i'm ready for my
long natural hair. anyone have any suggestions?




KC
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Like you, I was like what the heck when it came to strickly natural hair
ingredients. But I have these few tips for you: Take vitamins daily to
strengthen and promote health inside and out and Do what responds to your hair.
I also tried the essential oils.....I did not like them because my hair still
felt dry. Or you can try products with glycerin in them (Stay Sof Fro, Care Free
Curl, etc) . They help with the moisture factor. But the key terms are "What
works for YOUR hair."

I've been natural for almost 2 years now and i am almost convinced
that I need to go back to hair grease. Before anyone writes me back
with all that "it's not good for you" and "it clogs your pores jazz"
let me tell you that i've heard it, been there, and done that. right
now, I'm concerned about moisture and it looks as if the coating
characteristic of mineral oil and petroleum based products is all
that is going to work for me. I've tried shea butter, coconut oil,
tea tree oil, and the list goes on including olive oil. I've read
several posts, been to several websites, and tried recipes and lots
of suggestions. I didn't say i mixed the above ingredients together
so don't write back telling me i'm using them the wrong way. just
writing to say what i've tried. not that any of those things are
good, it's just that my hair soaks up moisture like a sponge. i need
something that will stay with me. the aforementioned things don't
keep my hair moist beyond 24 hours and i can't afford to keep going
through bottles of essential oils just to keep my hair moist every
day. i've been told that grease isn't moisture, water is moisture.
well, tried that too. i'm tired of losing significant amounts of
hair and having to struggle with the severe thickness, dryness, and
coarseness of my hair because of it's inability to retain moisture.
for every six inches it grows, i loose about three. i'm ready for my
long natural hair. anyone have any suggestions?

Please accept our invitation to check out our new group.
The purpose of our group is to connect natural hair and nail
professionals with women and men who are looking for them.

NATURAL HAIR AND NAIL PROFESSIONALS PLEASE JOIN OUR GROUP.

Love your product line sistah and it is a great way for me to segue into my
hair needs.

I've had locs since 1997 and they are to my bum - my issue and dilemma - I
don't know any styles.  I pull them back in a ponytail and that's it.   I work
in corporate America so I know I can't go too outlandish but I really  want to
try something different.

I use to have these neat ponytail holders that were coated elastic and had
metal hooks on the ends that you used to clasp - I bought them from Ulta and
they have since been discontinued.  Anyone familiar with these?

Thanks all.

Crystal



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My name is Alex Aranha. I am the Co-Owner and Marketing director of
'Afro'cessories. Please do me the honor of checking out my site at
afrocessories.com. It is the nation's premier designer hair accessory line and
we are original, trademarked and hand-designed by accessory artists, so you are
guaranteed not to find our designes anywhere else! ( not legally, anyways). So,
check us out NOW. I just know that you will find something there that you love!
God Bless and I'll see you there.


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Her name is Camille ROBBINS, not Campbell...sorry!

--- ProudBlackness <proudblackness@...> wrote:

> Hello ALL,
>
> I am searching for somewhere in northern VA or DC that
> does
> dreadlocks.  I am really not interested in driving to MD,
> but I will if
> I absolutely have to.
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.
>
> PB
>
> P.S. If the person or salon you mention has a website,
> please include
> the URL.
>
>
>
>
>
>

Camille Campbell is the one that I know of. She is in DC, I
don't know how close that is to you. She has not done my
hair, but I have met her and recommend her with no
reservations whatsoever. check her out and see what you
think.

Her salon is called Girlfriends. Her website is:
http://www.noiredesignconcepts.com/

Here is the location of the salon:
2221 Kearny St, N.E.
Washington, D.C., 20018
202-526-2057
Tuesday thru Friday, 10am-7pm and Saturday, 8am-4pm.
By appointment only

And her contact info:
202-526-2057
301-335-6257
secondary email: cerobbins365@...




--- ProudBlackness <proudblackness@...> wrote:

> Hello ALL,
>
> I am searching for somewhere in northern VA or DC that
> does
> dreadlocks.  I am really not interested in driving to MD,
> but I will if
> I absolutely have to.
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.
>
> PB
>
> P.S. If the person or salon you mention has a website,
> please include
> the URL.
>
>
>
>
>
>


             I once was an outcast stranger on earth,
   A sinner by choice and an alien by birth;
   But I've been adopted; my name's written down-
   An heir to a mansion, a robe, and a crown.
   All glory to God, I'm a child of the King.

   -Harriett E. Buell (1834-1910)

Hello ALL,

I am searching for somewhere in northern VA or DC that does
dreadlocks.  I am really not interested in driving to MD, but I will if
I absolutely have to.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.

PB

P.S. If the person or salon you mention has a website, please include
the URL.

In a message dated 1/6/2006 8:02:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
suswra@... writes:

A nurse  at our doctor's office "does hair" in her off hours.  This Saturday
I am  taking my 4 year old daughter to have her hair braided into lots of
little  braids, but not extensions.   What would be an appropriate  price?   The
nurse said it would be up to me and that the process  would probably take about
3 hours.  My daughter has long, very thick hair  so it will be quite a job.
I want to pay her a fair price plus a  tip.

Thanks,



$75.00


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Thanks. I was wondering if barbers get tips too. You're very
generous--that over 40%!

How often do you get it trimmed?

Sarah

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "B. Ford"
<born2sing65@h...> wrote:
>
> Good Evening and Happy New Year to everyone.
>
> I have been wearing a VERY short natural for about 2 1/2 years
that I get
> trimmed by a barber and I do tip him $6. The cut itself is $14.
>
> Keep God in the MIX in '06....;o)

A nurse at our doctor's office "does hair" in her off hours.  This Saturday I am
taking my 4 year old daughter to have her hair braided into lots of little
braids, but not extensions.   What would be an appropriate price?   The nurse
said it would be up to me and that the process would probably take about 3
hours.  My daughter has long, very thick hair so it will be quite a job.   I
want to pay her a fair price plus a tip.

Thanks,
Susan
suswra@...

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That's good you found such great stylist!! So many people are looking  for one


In a message dated 1/2/2006 7:32:03 AM Pacific Standard Time,
lemonlimesoaps@... writes:

Absolutely.  My stylist is at the JCPenney salon, and she used to  color
my hair when I got it colored, she used to relax my hair when I got  it
relaxed.  I always tipped her 20%.  Now, since I went to her  to get it
all cut off and go natural, she fully supports my efforts, gives  me
hair trims, advice, products....I still tip her. She's the  best!!





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Absolutely.  My stylist is at the JCPenney salon, and she used to color
my hair when I got it colored, she used to relax my hair when I got it
relaxed.  I always tipped her 20%.  Now, since I went to her to get it
all cut off and go natural, she fully supports my efforts, gives me
hair trims, advice, products....I still tip her. She's the best!!

Good Evening and Happy New Year to everyone.

I have been wearing a VERY short natural for about 2 1/2 years that I get
trimmed by a barber and I do tip him $6. The cut itself is $14.

Keep God in the MIX in '06....;o)


>From: KC Kelly <afrokimono@...>
>Reply-To: BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com
>To: BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlackTresses] Tipping
>Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:23:45 -0800 (PST)
>
>I went natural in 1999.
>
>   In the first two years, I went to a hairdresser for color and cuts (I
>lived in Japan so I had to maintain quite a bit on my own, there and got
>major things done to my hair when I came home to the East Coast to visit).
>
>   Now I go to the hairdresser twice a year.  I get a press, good cut and
>curl.  It costs $50 and I write a check for that amount.  I tip the stylist
>$10 in cash.
>
>Sarah <sarebear@...> wrote:
>   For those of you who go to a stylist, do you tip him/her? If so, how
>much?
>
>
>
>
>KC
>The Afro in Kimono!
>
>
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>
>
>

I went natural in 1999.

   In the first two years, I went to a hairdresser for color and cuts (I lived in
Japan so I had to maintain quite a bit on my own, there and got major things
done to my hair when I came home to the East Coast to visit).

   Now I go to the hairdresser twice a year.  I get a press, good cut and curl. 
It costs $50 and I write a check for that amount.  I tip the stylist $10 in
cash.

Sarah <sarebear@...> wrote:
   For those of you who go to a stylist, do you tip him/her? If so, how much?




KC
The Afro in Kimono!


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