This was DEFINITELY a treat... I think they should hold this event on a monthly basis if you ask me. I've never been to the salon but I know their prices are pretty steep (two strand twists without additional hair START at $100). The stylists are all great and really know what they're doing and you will get your money's worth, if you're willing to shell out that cash.
I was one of the first to arrive and since I was so early, we had to wait outside in the sweltering heat while they finished setting up. About 20 minutes later, we were ushered into the salon and checked in. While waiting in line for my consultation, I was treated to a delicious caipirinha and half of a chicken empanada. Back massages were being offered by the gentlemen of Just 1 Touch (I'm glad I waited till after my hair was done before I got my mine!) while the women were lining up for their time in the stylist's chair.
When it was my turn for a hair consultation with Anu Prestonia, president and founder of Khamit Kinks, I explained to her the style I've been trying to accomplish. Then I was assigned a stylist who would then wash and style my hair.
Here's the exact pic on the wall I pointed out to my stylist... I wanted BIG hair, with no frizz. A puzzle I hadn't been able to figure out on my own.
After washing my hair with Jane Carter Solution products, she then applied the Jane Carter Solution Condition & Sculpt, spritzed a little of the Leave-in Conditioner and then parted in the middle, combed my hair back, and two strand twisted into one low big twist. I then sat underneath the dryer for about 40 minutes (my hair dried really quickly thanks to the JC Condition & Sculpt).
After my hair was dried, the stylist used a rat tail comb to separate and lift the hair. She then took a blow dryer and gently blowed the roots with warm air (not too much air as this would cause frizz, which is what i did NOT want). She then applied a little oil as a finishing touch.
I was definitely pleased with the texture. My curls were soft, not too defined and not frizzy. At night, I piled my hair high on top of my head in a loose pony and then shook down in the morning. I used a little bit of water to remove any indentations. My hair had gotten BIGGER.
I'm going to try this again on my own once I get my paws on that JC Condition & Sculpt... I'll keep you posted!
11 comments:
Cute! Did she pull all of your hair into one low pony/twist? Or did she flat twist it?
Your hair looks awesome!
@Brandy, yes she pulled it all into one low twist (no flat twists)
This looks amazing! I wonder if they'll have another of these events. Sounds great.
Hi Wesley just wanted to say thank you for shouting out Just 1 Touch...Robert
Hum, I wonder if I could do that on my 4a/4b hair? My hair is only mid-neck length.
Actually...I don't want to seem negative but you do an awesome job on your hair... hopefully you learned something but the finish style is nothing better than I have seen you do yourself... Just my opinion. Lisa
Anonymous (Lisa), I definitely agree! But I will say that the stylist showed me how to do my hair for those days when I want to achieve that big, wind-blown, afro-ey look (it's no fuss, quick and easy to do)... So I did learn something ;-)
I love it! I wish you had a pic of the twists, there are so many ways I can think of to do low two strand twists. Were they out to the side (like Laura Ingalls) or more to the back?
Tia - It was just one big twist, in the back, at the bottom. Act as if you're going to make a low ponytail but then do one big 2 strand twist instead.
My dear, your hair is beautiful as always :)
but i do want to ask.. where did you find those earrings?!?!?!?!?
(if you dont mind. :P)
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