ISO African American Hair Salon

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Having 2 kids has taken a serious toll on my hair and I'm at the point that I need a good cut to disguise the damage. On the other hand I don't know whether a relaxer or just a blow out and flat ironing would be less stressful on my damaged hair. Can anyone recommend a competent professional hair stylist who does AA hair in MoCo or NW?

[Anonymous]

I go to Revive on 9th st NW. They are all Ethiopian except for maybe one lady, but this is mainly because it's a family business. Try to get Hiwot, Meron or Meron's sister. (I don't remember her name)

[Anonymous]

Bill Lawrence on 18th St in Adams Morgan. Helped me transition to natural after kids. Much lower maintenance and less damage these days. HTH

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for the suggestions. I've heard good things about the Dominican run salons in SS but I'm a little leery. From what I understand their M.O. is heat heat and more heat. I've only been getting sew in weaves and still I've got breakage so bad I've got an almost-bald spot so I don't think thats a good option for me. Anyone have any experience with them?

[Anonymous]

Go to Corte. It is on U street. There is an african american stylist there, who does wonders from what I have observed. I think Michele Obamas stylist also works there a few days a week. It is a great relaxing place!

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Anonymous wrote:Bill Lawrence on 18th St in Adams Morgan. Helped me transition to natural after kids. Much lower maintenance and less damage these days. HTH

Not the OP, but I'm intrigued. I've been wanting to go natural for awhile now and haven't had the guts. I've got a relaxer now and my hair breaks off every year or so and I hate all of the upkeep, not to mention the money.

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Anonymous wrote:Bill Lawrence on 18th St in Adams Morgan. Helped me transition to natural after kids. Much lower maintenance and less damage these days. HTH

Not the OP, but I'm intrigued. I've been wanting to go natural for awhile now and haven't had the guts. I've got a relaxer now and my hair breaks off every year or so and I hate all of the upkeep, not to mention the money.

The shake-n-go aspect of a natural saves SO much time with kid craziness. Wish I'd done it before first pregnancy. Hope you give it a try. You can always go back to relaxers or get a blow out if you feel it's not working for you.

For me it was about 6 months of regular trims and practice with twist-outs and various shapes to get confidence to go all the way and lop off a quarter of a century stress. I didn't even know what my actual hair texture was under all that! It was different than I remembered as a kid (duh) and I really like it now. I come from very conservative white-male dominated business and wasn't sure what the reaction would be. News flash: White men don't really care about anyone's hair. (Except for the ones with black partners who ask where I get my hair done.) I've gotten lots of compliments from black women my age and much older black men ("hey Pam Grier"). Younger men don't seem to look since they are busy re-twisting their locks. Younger women have asked me where I got my wig. LOL

If you haven't seen Chris Rock's "Good Hair", Netflix it. DVD is out Feb 16. Unlike some preachy debates on AA beauty, this one validates that our hair choices don't need to be justified or judged. What's best is what makes you feel good. It's also HILARIOUS!

[Anonymous]

Bill Lawrence is great.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bill Lawrence on 18th St in Adams Morgan. Helped me transition to natural after kids. Much lower maintenance and less damage these days. HTH

Not the OP, but I'm intrigued. I've been wanting to go natural for awhile now and haven't had the guts. I've got a relaxer now and my hair breaks off every year or so and I hate all of the upkeep, not to mention the money.

The shake-n-go aspect of a natural saves SO much time with kid craziness. Wish I'd done it before first pregnancy. Hope you give it a try. You can always go back to relaxers or get a blow out if you feel it's not working for you.

For me it was about 6 months of regular trims and practice with twist-outs and various shapes to get confidence to go all the way and lop off a quarter of a century stress. I didn't even know what my actual hair texture was under all that! It was different than I remembered as a kid (duh) and I really like it now. I come from very conservative white-male dominated business and wasn't sure what the reaction would be. News flash: White men don't really care about anyone's hair. (Except for the ones with black partners who ask where I get my hair done.) I've gotten lots of compliments from black women my age and much older black men ("hey Pam Grier"). Younger men don't seem to look since they are busy re-twisting their locks. Younger women have asked me where I got my wig. LOL

If you haven't seen Chris Rock's "Good Hair", Netflix it. DVD is out Feb 16. Unlike some preachy debates on AA beauty, this one validates that our hair choices don't need to be justified or judged. What's best is what makes you feel good. It's also HILARIOUS!

Thanks for sharing! I've been natural consistently for 9 years. It's been an interesting journey! All I can say is, it's mine, looks great, and works for me.