2 /5 Nicole Arana: I was looking for a stylist in my area to do a wash, deep condition, blow dry, silk press, trim and pin curls for my husbands 40th birthday party. It was definitely a last minute decision. I havent straightened my 4c hair in 3 years due to heat damage with a previous stylist. HEAT DAMAGE is my biggest concern with my hair but I felt comfortable with giving Kimmies a chance after seeing the silk press videos on their Instagram page and they fact that they were within walking distance from my house was a plus.
I was able to get a 2pm appt on Friday, 1/24. When I got there I was greeted warmly by Kimmie. She had me fill out a questionnaire to find out if I had any allergies, how I usually handle my hair, etc. I was also offered a mimosa that I declined because I knew Id be drinking later that evening. She explained to me that Ciara would be handling my silk press.
Ciara introduced herself to me and talked me through various steps. My silk press started at $85. I was charged $30 for "cut" which really felt and looked more like a trim but I went along with it since I knew it had been 3 years since I had a real trim. What I regret not asking about was the heat protectant being used on my hair because while my husband and kids LOVED my hair and I got a lot of compliments on it when I washed my hair out Saturday 2/8 expecting to go back to my heat damage free curls...I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED.
Needless to say, my hair is FRIED in various sections. While I enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere at Kimmies with the state my hair is now in after receiving service there I wouldnt go back without bringing my own heat protectant and I wouldnt even be comfortable with recommending any of my natural hair friends to try them when they want to straighten their hair. Which sucks. I would love to be able to find stylist near me who can actually do a silk press without frying the hell out of my hair! I had to cut the straight parts out, what I could cut out without basically chopping my length off. I cant even go back to my usual two strand twists because my hair is super straight in certain parts. This was such a disappointing experience but its just hair, right?