topic Re: APPOINTMENT WITH NEW DEVACURL SALON in Beauty

APPOINTMENT WITH NEW DEVACURL SALON

Shanus — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:44:29 GMT

A new salon opened here that specializes in cutting/styling/teaching techniques about caring for curly hair. The first one opened in NY years ago. A few stores carry Devacurl products, but I made an appointment to find out which ones were right for my curl type....no cut...just consultation.

Re: APPOINTMENT WITH NEW DEVACURL SALON

Ainhisg — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:53:33 GMT

I don't have curly hair unfortunately, but I am so excited for you. What an opportunity! I'll be interested to hear what you find out!

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I am still oxox — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:01:16 GMT

I have been to the real Devashan salons, not just ones with trained stylists and I found them over prices and obnoxious at times, it is their way or no way.

I paid over $150 for the cut and upwards of $200 for color.

They basically say if you do not use their products they can not be responsible for the look of your hair.

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morganjen — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:08:10 GMT

My hairdresser is trained in DevaCurl methods, and she does a terrific job on my hair.

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Shanus — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:09:12 GMT

@I am still oxoxwrote:
I have been to the real Devashan salons, not just ones with trained stylists and I found them over prices and obnoxious at times, it is their way or no way.
I paid over $150 for the cut and upwards of $200 for color.
They basically say if you do not use their products they can not be responsible for the look of your hair.

@I am still oxox Yep. I’ve heard that....arrogance is expensive. 🤪 I read about the products and their basic philosophy. Since no cut & no color since my hair’s naturally white/silver, just interested in styling options and techniques. Luckily, no one has ever talked me into anything I didn’t want to purchase, as far as their products...So, I’m anxious to hear their take on my curls.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:34:28 GMT

@Shanus

Good luck up here no consult is free the cheapest was 75.

@Shanuswrote:
@I am still oxoxwrote:
I have been to the real Devashan salons, not just ones with trained stylists and I found them over prices and obnoxious at times, it is their way or no way.
I paid over $150 for the cut and upwards of $200 for color.
They basically say if you do not use their products they can not be responsible for the look of your hair.

@I am still oxox Yep. I’ve heard that....arrogance is expensive. 🤪 I read about the products and their basic philosophy. Since no cut & no color since my hair’s naturally white/silver, just interested in styling options and techniques. Luckily, no one has ever talked me into anything I didn’t want to purchase, as far as their products...So, I’m anxious to hear their take on my curls.

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Shanus — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:40:08 GMT

@I am still oxoxwrote:
@Shanus

Good luck up here no consult is free the cheapest was 75.

@Shanuswrote:
@I am still oxoxwrote:
I have been to the real Devashan salons, not just ones with trained stylists and I found them over prices and obnoxious at times, it is their way or no way.
I paid over $150 for the cut and upwards of $200 for color.
They basically say if you do not use their products they can not be responsible for the look of your hair.

@I am still oxox Yep. I’ve heard that....arrogance is expensive. 🤪 I read about the products and their basic philosophy. Since no cut & no color since my hair’s naturally white/silver, just interested in styling options and techniques. Luckily, no one has ever talked me into anything I didn’t want to purchase, as far as their products...So, I’m anxious to hear their take on my curls.

@I am still oxox Oh definitely paying for consultation and styling....and tip. Wouldn’t expect that for free. Still worth it if informative and a 1 time deal. Not planning to change from my current stylist....

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Alison Wonderland — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:09:30 GMT

That's very exciting! I hope you will come back and tell us all how it went!

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Ibby114 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:26:33 GMT

@Shanuswrote:
@I am still oxoxwrote:
I have been to the real Devashan salons, not just ones with trained stylists and I found them over prices and obnoxious at times, it is their way or no way.
I paid over $150 for the cut and upwards of $200 for color.
They basically say if you do not use their products they can not be responsible for the look of your hair.

@I am still oxox Yep. I’ve heard that....arrogance is expensive. 🤪 I read about the products and their basic philosophy. Since no cut & no color since my hair’s naturally white/silver, just interested in styling options and techniques. Luckily, no one has ever talked me into anything I didn’t want to purchase, as far as their products...So, I’m anxious to hear their take on my curls.

@Shanus @I am still oxox I also went to the real Devashan salon in NYC - in SoHo. I didn't find them to be particularly arrogant, but what I did find is that they didn't listen to me!!! I brought in a photo from their website- my hair was all one length at the time (about shoulder length) and it showed the way I wanted my layers cut. They did it their way instead- minimal layers! I had been there for hours already- if I had the time I would have insisted they layer more- but I had to get going. Yes... $150 later. Their drying methods were really helpful. But I won't go back, I might try Ouidad's salon if I want to splurge again.

They didn't push product too much, but I had mentioned I use many DevaCurl items already. (which I do!)

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I am still oxox — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:17:12 GMT

@Ibby114

I wore my hair curly about 8 years ago, I first went to Quidad and the first washing was a disaster I could not understand how to care for my hair, less than a week later I went to Devashan in White Plains my hair was cut again and this time it worked.

It became too much work, all the products and my hair never lasted the 6 months between cuts, I was lucky if I got 6 weeks

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TennisCaptain — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:31:16 GMT

I have also been to a Deva Curl salon. I have natural 3a curl. I didn't think they did anything special.

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Ibby114 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:22:21 GMT

@I am still oxoxwrote:
@Ibby114

I wore my hair curly about 8 years ago, I first went to Quidad and the first washing was a disaster I could not understand how to care for my hair, less than a week later I went to Devashan in White Plains my hair was cut again and this time it worked.
It became too much work, all the products and my hair never lasted the 6 months between cuts, I was lucky if I got 6 weeks

@I am still oxox wow, that was a $$$$ week!!! Just reading how Ouidad does a razor cut made me think twice about it- seems that would encourage split ends. The last thing a curly girl needs is frizz!!

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Shanus — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:30:44 GMT

Whoa, Ladies. You’re frightening me w/ these horror stories! I’m happy my appointment is just for wash/style...no cut...not purchasing products.

If I continue with Curly Girl Method, I have drugstore s&c and gel that are silicone/sulfate free.

It takes me more time to straighten my hair w/ flat iron, etc. than to put in product & let it air dry. I also can see damage & dryness when I continue to blow dry w/ round brush for weeks at a time.

No harm in just getting some style info & advice, right?

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Trix — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 02:17:16 GMT

@Ibby114wrote:
@I am still oxoxwrote:
@Ibby114

I wore my hair curly about 8 years ago, I first went to Quidad and the first washing was a disaster I could not understand how to care for my hair, less than a week later I went to Devashan in White Plains my hair was cut again and this time it worked.
It became too much work, all the products and my hair never lasted the 6 months between cuts, I was lucky if I got 6 weeks
@I am still oxox wow, that was a $$$$ week!!! Just reading how Ouidad does a razor cut made me think twice about it- seems that would encourage split ends. The last thing a curly girl needs is frizz!!

I had a great first visit experience at Quidad in NYC. It was instrumental in teaching me that my natural hair could perform well for me with the right care. That alone made the expensive visit worthwhile. I was paying $600 a year for chemical straightening. Because of my desire to go natural I had to find a stylist with the same mindset and I landed with my current Aveda stylist in Chicago. She was also dedicated to helping for clients who had been chemically straightening their hair go natural. @Ibby114 I had the razor trim and it works surpisingly well in the highly skilled hands of someone like Quidad.

@Shanus Good luck with the DevaCurl appointment. If you use only one or two of the tips received that will make the visit worth whatever it costs. There may be a product used which impresses enough to take home, and I know you'll stand strong against being pushed to buy anything which doesn't.

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Sparks92 — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:01:16 GMT

I think you should go for it! I have a DevaCut stylist and it was the best decision I've ever made for my hair. I've been doing things wrong forever. Now, I have the perfect cut and I no longer fight with my hair. I get compliments all the time. That never happened before the DevaCut. Let us know how it turns out...