By SD

August 17, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

I’ve paid as much as $90 to get a relaxer. The base charge was $80 and I was charged $10 extra because I have long hair. Right now I pay $65 for a relaxer. A wash and roller set costs me $45. At one point I had stopped going to the hair salon because I couldn’t afford it.

By asudst1992

August 17, 2007 5:10 PM | Link to this

I pay $10 for a wash & set for my daughter who has shoulder-length hair. This is at a privately owned and operated salon. When she or I have a holiday emergency, we go to Regis in Morrow. It costs $65 for my short crop to be washed, trimmed, and styled. Once we went to Regis for two relaxers. I paid $150.00. I would pay my regular $25 for each relaxer. Needless to say, I try not to have emergencies when my privately owned and operated stylist is home.

By CeCe

August 17, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

I no longer go to the salon. I am just more comfortable doing my own hair, and I do an OK job of that, that’s not to say that I will not go back in a few years though. Right now, financially it is cheaper to do it yourself. But when I was going to the salon, a relaxer was about $45-$50 and a wash and set was around $30 or so.

By SRV

August 17, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

Yikes! Doing your own hair is a little iffy….I wouldn’t be suprised if (and this may not be the case if your hair is naturally curly)the hair was very unhealthy. I go to the salon weekly and it costs $45 each time. A relax and trim is $80, which only has to be done bi/tri monthly or as needed. The more you take care of your hair, the less you will end of spending in the long run. You get what you pay for. A lot of people go to these new “quick” salons staffed by under-experienced stylists who offer roller brush blow-outs to women with processed hair. They may charge you $25 for a style that looks good that day, but if your hair is falling all over your shoulder and clothes, then is it really worth it? It’s like your teeth, would you go to a cheaper dentist with less effective products or the more expensive one that is garunteed (msp) to last longer? Think about it, and then go back to the stylist that knows what they are doing.

Need Suggestions? Here are a few (in no particular order): Eminence Hair Salon of Roswell Escape Hair Salon - Buckhead N’Seya Salon and Spa Too Groovy (They do great on natural non-processed hair)

By GaPeach

August 17, 2007 6:05 PM | Link to this

I pay anywhere from $45 for a wash and style and up to $100 for a touch up w/trim and its well worth it. I truely believe you get what you pay for and I love my stylist and cant imagine my life without him. My hair looks so healthy I always get compliments. He the best!!!!!!!!!!!! If your hairs in beed of good care, check out his website. www.dynamichair.com

By wayne

August 17, 2007 6:25 PM | Link to this

Pure unadulterated BS. This town is so full of phonies, it’s pathetic. No one cares what you look like & if you think they do, you need an attitude adjustment.

By TruthHurts

August 17, 2007 7:16 PM | Link to this

You can rest assured that this will be one world-class ghetto event….

By Joan

August 20, 2007 7:53 AM | Link to this

I’ve been going to the same stylist for 10 years now. All I pay is $22.00 for a hair cut, every three months.

By Andrea

August 20, 2007 7:55 AM | Link to this

Like anything else, haircare is as expensive as you make it. A trusted stylist is worth his/her price. Spending for hair care is no different than spending for Botox injections, facials, peels, etc. It is solely discretionary.

Having said that, I spend approximately $35.00 (with tip) per week to have my hair washed. My stylist offers an upfront monthly discount. If I pay for all four weeks at the beginning of the month, it is cheaper than paying weekly. I love my healthy hair!!

I echo the sentiment on Nseya Salon - they are very good (but pricey). Another one to try is Purple Door Salon. They were on Roswell Road - not sure if they are still there or not.

I am not a licensed mechanic, so I take my car to the same trusted repair shop for maintenance. I use the same logic for my hair. I am not a licensed cosmetologist, so I go to a professional. The proof is in the pudding. Not only does my car run great, but my hair looks FABULOUS when I am driving it!! Enjoy the day everyone.

By Rachelle

August 20, 2007 8:17 AM | Link to this

I agree with the comment that I am not a medical doctor, or license mechanic. I leave the professional work to the educated, certified and trained professionals. I have a wonderful stylist off Jimmy Carter Blvd, Le… in Diva Style Salon. I relaxer with cut/trim and conditioning costs me $75.00 a regular shampoo/wrap and style is $45.00 and well worth it. The cut and condition of my hair goes a long way to helping me to look good all the days.

By Miss A

August 20, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this

Well, SRV, I am sure you are talking about the Dominican shops that does the blow out styles. I will admit that all that heat is not good for your hair on a regular basis, but I go there occasionally because (1) they are reasonable, 2) they get you in, and get you out…I am not in there for hours like I am at some salons, and (3) my hair looks great, and looks good for more than 1 day. I know that regular salons are not very fond of them.

I do have a regular stylist that I go to, and since going to her she has made my hair much healthier. She has very reasonable prices, also. Certain days of the week, I can get a wash and set for $25.00. I think it is important to go to a salon, but not crucial. Depending on what kind of style you have, most women could probably do their hair at home, and just visit the salon for perms and trims.

By Rachelle

August 20, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this

I agree with the comment that I am not a medical doctor, or license mechanic. I leave the professional work to the educated, certified and trained professionals. I have a wonderful stylist off Jimmy Carter Blvd, Le… in Diva Style Salon. A relaxer with cut/trim and conditioning costs me $75.00 a regular shampoo/wrap and style is $45.00 and well worth it. The cut and condition of my hair goes a long way to helping me to look good all the days.

By Oranjello

August 20, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this

What a freakin’ joke.

By shon

August 20, 2007 8:30 AM | Link to this

I pay up to $85 for a ‘silk out’ because my hair is natural, thick, and long! If I could do it myself! Trust me I would!!!!! However, I love going to the Beauty Shop!!!

By RM

August 20, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

Exhausted with spending up to six hours in a hair salon, nine years ago I decided to go with a short natural. Fortunately I have the head and features for it. It only costs $15 biweekly and I have no bad hair days! My hair is strong and healthy.

By Ms. Loc

August 20, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

After many years of salon visits for my chemically straight shoulder length hair, I decided to loc. To keep a “polished professional look” I still visit the salon for maintenance every 6 to 8 weeks. Surprisingly, the cost is about the same as chemical visits.. I just don’t have to worry about my activities or the weather ruining my hair.

By Dominicans Rule

August 20, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

Folks always complain about the Dominicans and the heat they use. But there is a reason why your hair grows faster using them than a black stylist.

Black salons use a lot more heat, directly on you hair. You’re under the dryer, then you get the blow dryer then you get a flat iron and/or curling iron. Too much.

The good thing about the Dominicans is that they completely dry you under the dryer. If you stop there, it’s actually better for your hair. The blow outs will break your hair out if you allow them to use too much heat. If they take it down a notch OR you ask them to skip that part and just wrap it, you’ll see great results.

My only problem with the Dominican’s here is that they are smart enough to charge regular black salon prices. I pay my normal $65 for a relaxer. Back when I lived in the NY area, I could get it done for $35.

By Chief Wiggum

August 20, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

I pay around $10 at places like Great Clips and similar. Someone else nailed it, this city is chock-full of phonies. So full of narcisstic, self-absorbed people. Stories like this, and the one about the $200 average for shoes show it all too well, especially when the vain people show up to brag.

By Tilla

August 20, 2007 9:02 AM | Link to this

The price of hair care is so high, I’m seriously considering learning to do my hair myself. It’s crazy what it costs to go to the beauty salon.

By Tilla

August 20, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this

every 6 weeks i spend $75 for a perm, color and to have my ends clipped.

By aa

August 20, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

For the women that pay 65-100 your a fool, and for the Dominicans user, they dont know how to do black hair, ask them about styling they dont have a clue, gimme a break. Your hair can be pretty but if you face is ugly, it will make no difference, and including your attitude, Thats why black women are always broke trying to look good for what? Please I am a black, beautiful, shoulder length hair women who pays 10.00 for a trim at great clips, and treats her own hair at home.

By SowhatImfat

August 20, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this

TP AA Right on!! I use to be the salon diva back in the day. I would go to Ulta and pay 150 for a relaxer, a color and or shampoo and cut. I always use to get extensions too. I got tired of waiting for those slow black stylist that can take up to six hours for what I can do at home in an hour. So I do my own hair and when I need a trim I will go to great clips or fantastic sams. People always ask where I have my hair done at and they look at me in shock when I tell them I do it my self. Screw these over priced salons. All they want to do is rip off people…..

By Tilla

August 20, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

I would never pay $100-$150 to get my hair done. I get the basic every 6 weeks. But like I said, and seriously considering learning to do my hair myself, and put the money I save toward my cruise(smile)

By Alexis

August 20, 2007 9:47 AM | Link to this

I pay $145 for a cut and style, and $110 for hilights. I have no problem with these prices as my appearance is worth it. I don’t know why anyone would balk at paying the price to look good; if you get a cheap hair cut or style then of course it looks cheap and then you look poor. Not a good thing.

By Joy

August 20, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

I’ve walked on both sides of the fence. I know how to and have done my own hair. And I have paid the sometimes ridiculously high prices associated with going to the salon. I can keep my hair healthy IF I take the time and energy to do it myself. But with my hectic schedule and lazy streak, doing my own hair is not something I want to be bothered with. Evidence of this is in the 2 inches of split ends my stylist just chopped off Friday cause I haven’t taken the time to properly care for my hair in a fw months. Plus, with the length (mid-back before the cut) and texture (naturally curly/frizzy)of my hair it can take a while for me to do. So, I found a good stylist, that is she knows her stuff and loves to do hair, she doesn’t take all day and she’s not overpriced. I got a wash and set with a cut (not a trim) for $47. And unlike many stylists who insist I get a relaxer from time to time, she said I didn’t need to get a relaxer. I’ll probably never be one of those women that goes to the salon every week (I generally go every two weeks). But I do now see going to the hair salon as a necessity. It’s good for my hair and my sanity. For healthy hair and a great style at a great price call Yolanda at 770.438.1292. She’s GREAT! And that’s coming from a person who is Really picky about who I let fool with my hair.

By C J

August 20, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

I do my own hair. good shampoo and conditioner. trim ever few weeks and I’m good to go. people love my hair.

By Dominicans Rule

August 20, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

aa*

Did you just make a comment about attitude? Oh, the irony because your attitude STINKS.

I’m happy with the Dominicans and they give me what I need. The ones I attend style my hair just the way I want it.

In addition, I am not broke and I’m happy and I’m not on here attacking other’s personal choices. There is nothing wrong with paying to go to a stylist and there is nothing wrong if you chose to do hair at home. You need a dose of class!

By Lisavee

August 20, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

All I have to say is ( two words)…WIGS and BRAIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By NoStylist

August 20, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

I have had some absolute hair horror stories with stylist. I choose to do my own hair, which is not relaxed. I only go to the salon for a trim every 8 weeks. That’s good enough for me. Hair stylists have begun charing outrageous prices and I prefer to keep that money in my pocket. My hair is healthier than ever since I got rid of the perm and I love it. Won’t ever perm my hair again! I say you CAN do your own hair! The only reason you need a stylist is for a trim!

By Brutha man

August 20, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

I don’t care who does your hair, just make sure its done. There’s nothing worst than a woman’s hair looking like a chicken head. Trust me ladies men pay attention to the hair. It lets us know how well you groom yourself. It also determines what kind of dude approaches you….If you don’t believe me go ask the next dude you talk to…

By aa

August 20, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

@Dominicans Rule, @ Alexis, this is what I am talking about, two ignorant sistahs. Broke as he ll. I am sure. Dominicans, sweetie I have more class than you. Get on my level, and Alexis, Why are you bragging about paying 145.00, your a fool. Just to tell your girlfriends”Honey I paid 110 for my highlights and 145 for my hair” How much is in your banking account?

By why4

August 20, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

A lot of people have mentioned Nesya Salon and Spa. I like them but their pricing structure is a bit confusing. For example I can get a relaxer by a Jr. Stylist and pay 60 but a Master Stylist charges 90+ and it also depends on what type of relaxer you get that day; it works that way for all services. You pay depending on the catgory of your stylist. Those type of pricing structures always seem a little shady to me.

By aa

August 20, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

Why is it when you speak the truth black people dont like it? Beauty is within.. And for the men we like for you to keep up with your appearance as well, thats why my man has a shaved bald head, easy to maintain, nobody has time to spend hundreds of dollars on hair for what, is that hair going to pay your bills, pay for your trips, buy you a new car. I doubt, it doesnt even get you a new job, Black people wake up and get a grip of life; SAVINGS, KEEP A SAVINGS. if your 401k is not stacking, you need to revamp!, and men dont care what your hair look like, its whats on top of it, or whats below

By Alexis

August 20, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

aa — Just to point out…I am not an “ignorant sistah”. I happen to be highly educated, white and English. Quite frankly I am utterly surprised at some of the posts I read, truly you jest is saying that you don’t feel that your appearance is on par with the money you spend? Obvious poppycock. I challenge anyone who thinks that they look as good with a $20 haircut as with a $170 hair style to prove it - wear such a cut to a Governor’s Ball or like event and see that you definitely become the talk of the town but not for a good reason, I am sure.

By SowhatImfat

August 20, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

Alexis I have had the 20 cut and the 170 cut and let me tell you something you couldn’t tell a difference…… I have had the box highlights and the highlights that were 180.. once again couldn’t tell the difference. To each it’s own but if I had all that money I spent on my past hair styles I would be on a nice cruise now or my 401K would be banging…..

By Billboard

August 20, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

@aa - I agree. Oh yeah, they look good, but they are worried about how to pay that credit card bill. Always trying to “make arrangements” with the cable co. Can’t jump in the pool! Where are our priorities?

By Alexis

August 20, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

I can certainly tell the difference when I look at someone as to whether they have spent money on quality or spent less for their own personal reasons. If you can’t afford a nice cut and style then by all means you shouldn’t spend the money. However, for those of us in a position to afford such, it is certainly worth the investment. I can’t imagine walking into a meeting in a $20 cut with box hilights and expect to be taken seriously — whereas with a $170 dollar cut and nice hilights, it compliments a power suit nicely and I own the board room from the moment I walk into it.

By Shanece

August 20, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

it aint what you pay its what you get. aa back off on alexis she aint a sistah so she aint understand what it takes for black women to get they hair did. white women got it easy they hair aint nothing hard to do. she just ignunt about black women hair.

By CJ

August 20, 2007 12:21 PM | Link to this

Dominicans Rule Could you let me know if there are some Dominican salons on the southside? Like the Riverdale, Union City, or Fayetteville area? I am from Miami where there are alot of Dominican hairstylists, and they ARE the best at dealing with any grade of hair. Please let me know!

By Dominicans Rule

August 20, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

aa

If you truly had class, your posts would have reflected that. People can still fund their 401(k) and still spend money on themselves. I do pay my $65 every 6 weeks on a relaxer and contribute to my savings and retirement. There is no harm in that, and can do so without a negative attitude like you have.

Beauty is within. You are right about that. I let others do my hair because that’s what I prefer. That’s what makes ME happy, the guys loving it is a bonus! And my happiness from within radiates to my outsides too.

It’s a shame how close minded folks are. Anyway, I won’t waste time on people who are too ignorant to realize you can spend money on taking care of yourself and still take care of your finances as well. Ta ta to toxic people and their attitudes! :-)

By Fleur

August 20, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

My hair is natural and I went to one Dominican shop and they put a conditioner in my hair that caused me to have scalp burns. My hair did look good, but I had a couple of scabs on my scalp (NOT COOL). I tried to another Dominican shop right off Jimmy Carter and Hwy 85 and she got my hair straight and nice looking, but after going to her twice, I noticed breakage. I think you have to be careful with the hair straightening process, esp. if you like to switch it up with a natural hair style. Also, everyone has a different technique to straigtening it. Both Dominican salons I visited didn’t even use the roller technique I’m told made Dominican salons famous. I personally liked the sister who did my hair at Hair Cuttery —although it didn’t last as long as when the Dominicans did it, my hair was bouncy (think The Supremes or Ronettes) and healthier. Honestly, our hair is the most beautiful in its coily, natural state.

By Sarah

August 20, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

My hair is natural and I went to one Dominican shop and they put a conditioner in my hair that caused me to have scalp burns. My hair did look good, but I had a couple of scabs on my scalp (NOT COOL). I tried to another Dominican shop right off Jimmy Carter and Hwy 85 and she got my hair straight and nice looking, but after going to her twice, I noticed breakage. I think you have to be careful with the hair straightening process, esp. if you like to switch it up with a natural hair style. Also, everyone has a different technique to straigtening it. Both Dominican salons I visited didn’t even use the roller technique I’m told made Dominican salons famous. I personally liked the sister who did my hair at Hair Cuttery —although it didn’t last as long as when the Dominicans did it, my hair was bouncy (think The Supremes or Ronettes) and healthier. Honestly, our hair is the most beautiful in its coily, natural state.

By Dominicans Rule

August 20, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

Hi CJ,

Most of the Dominican salons in the Atlanta area are up in Tucker off Jimmy Carter. I also know of ones in Marietta and Smyrna.

I don’t know anyone who goes to this one, so I don’t know if they are good or not. But try:

Quisqueya Unisex 6728 Hwy 85 Suite 8 Riverdale, GA 30274

By Dominicans Rule

August 20, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

Hi CJ,

Most of the Dominican salons in the Atlanta area are up in Tucker off Jimmy Carter. I also know of ones in Marietta and Smyrna.

I don’t know anyone who goes to this one, so I don’t know if they are good or not. But try:

Quisqueya Unisex 6728 Hwy 85 Suite 8 Riverdale, GA 30274 770-997-8888

By Hotlanta

August 20, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

Hi yall. Ain’t nobody up in here gonna wish a sistah a happy 50th I mean 15th birthday. Just got back from Puerto Rico. Sistah is sweating bullets at werk today. Ladies men love women in a nice HAT. I got hats for 100 degrees to 10 below. I love a nice hairstyle but a hat does the trick all the time. I keep my cut short so men can see my sexy neck. A lot of these women look like Cousin It from the Adam’s family with all of this weave.

By Koala

August 20, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Half of the posters here should save their money by going to Super Cuts, and use those savings to pay for English lessons. I can barely understand half of these posts. Good Lord! The atrocious spelling and grammar makes us all cringe.

By Dominicans Rule

August 20, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

Happy 50th, HOTlanta!

LOL @ your Cousin It comment. There are some fly weaves out here, but for those who go to far my friends and I call them Seabuscuit!

And as this blog illustrates, you’ll find guys that like them all ways! Weaves or unweaved. Processed or natural. Hat or bald! So the best thing is to do what is best for you.

By CJ

August 20, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this

Dominicans Rule Thanks a bunch!! Hard for me to find a salon that does good with my type of hair-naturally curly and kinky!! So off to the Dominicans I go!! :-)

By RJ

August 20, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

IT’S YOUR CHOICE How you choose to spend your money is your business! Who cares how much you spend or make. Personally, I think I look great without a $150 hairdo. My husband of 10 years would agree and the men that approach me! Some of you should really get a life! Money, make up and hairstyles do not make the person. And if you need to spend that much to feel beautiful, you may need some therapy for that!

By LACE FRONT WIGS

August 20, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this

Because of severe hair loss due to Lupus meds I bought 2 Lace front wigs. Here is the rip off. Lace fronts take 15-20 mins to apply but all the sytlist got together and decided on a $150 fee here in Atlanta. I rememeber back when I had a head full of thick hair, I would spend hours in a shop getting, relaxer, shampoo, cut & style. The final cost was never over $65. Now they want to rip you off because Lace fronts are new. I never spent over $150 getting micro braids for 10 hours. The sad thing is there are people out here charging $150 and they are doing sloppy jobs. My girlfriend pays $30 to have her lace front applied down in Savannah. Besides the celebs, she has the best lace front attachment that I ever seen.

Can anyone give me some leads on cheaper, well done Lace Fronts in Atlanta?

By CJ

August 20, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

RJ, If someone has $150.00 to spend on the hair salon, who are you- or anyone else for that matter- to tell them how to spend their money??? Personally I don’t have the money to do that, but if I was well off enough, you best believe I would spend it!!! Key words being if I had the money…

By Blondie

August 20, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

My god, talk about high maintenance. I feel sorry for ya’lls husbands, who work their butts off so you can go blow $300 on a freaking hair cut, relaxer, straightener, perms. Learn how to do it yourself and save tons of money.

My hair is long, naturally curly and thick. I wash it at night with Nexxus, let it air dry, and with a $30 straightener, I do it myself in less than 20 minutes. I get a “trim” every three months, for $25.00. I refuse to spend that much time and/or money on my hair.

I have much more important things to spend my money on then damn hair care products.

By CJ

August 20, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

Blondie, Although you may not, I’m sure the women that spend all that money on haircuts probably have their own jobs, therefore not affecting their husbands cash flow. And some may not even have husbands. Sheesh… Yeah I have naturally curly hair too that I am blessed enough to be able to do myself, but not everyone is in the same predicament.

By aa

August 20, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

@blondie Thats just it, they dont have a man, thats why they spend 100-200 dollars on their hair:) to find someone, I know that if you had a man, he wouldnt let you pay for that unless your man is a millionaire, nobody in here is a star, you may think you are. TATA to Dominicans Rule, cant handle the truth, your closed minded

By Dominicans Rule

August 20, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

It’s funny how folks keep belittling those who chose to get their hair done by a professional. Yet, you all spend $$ to at least get a trim or cut from one. Why don’t you save even more money and learn to cut your hair yourself too!

By Domincans Rule

August 20, 2007 2:02 PM | Link to this

Say you are missing your arms…should those people learn to do their hair themselves as well?!

:-P

By RJ

August 20, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

DOMINICANS RULE IF I COULD SEE THEL BACK OF MY HEAD I WOULD CUT MY OWN HAIR!

CJ READING IS FUNDAMENTAL! I SAID WHO CARES! I DON’T! JUST FIND IT RIDICULOUS THAT WOMEN OBSESS OVER HAIR! MY OPINION AND I HAVE A RIGHT TO IT!

By jane

August 20, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

I try to get to the salon every five weeks as a treat to myself. I have a trim and style for $65 to $70. The last time I went the Salon had changed owners and for a set of highlights and a trim/style. $210 plus tip.
I do highlights roughly every 3 to 4 months. Thin hair and it helps cover up how thin my hair really is and gives it the appearance of a fuller head of hair and with the only options being a wig—I will pay the extra to be comfortable with myself.

By Somer

August 20, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

To Blondie & aa….WHAT DECADE ARE YOU IN? I am married and I work just as hard as my husband. If I want to spend $100/month on my hair I will. I laugh at female coworkers who have to sneak new packages in the house after working 60 hours a week. Most women that I know work more & make more than their husband. There are things men buy that women may find useless like expense video games, new tennie shoes every month, surround sound in every room, etc…….

By Blondie

August 20, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

Ya’ll go on and spend, spend, spend on your hair. I bet most of you pay more for your hair then your rent/mortgage, or your car payment. I’ll continue to build my savings…….

Simplicity people, simplicity. I, personally, could not stand the thought of sitting around a salon for an entire day, when I only have two days off a week, in order to get my hair done, and have to do it again next weekend. Relax and enjoy life. 100 years from now it won’t matter what your hair looked like. Some people put too much emphasis on looks. It’s what’s on the inside that really matters. Trust me, you will be much happier.

By sharon

August 20, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

Can we all agree that aa and Shanece aren’t worth the effort. Alexis I have had some $20.00 hair cuts, in fact that’s all I’ve ever paid and I’m here to tell you I leave that chair feeling confident and beautiful. I always get compliments on my hair. I have gotten my $20.00 dollar hair cuts, put on my finest and attended some really nice social events. Just because it’s expensive doesn’t make it better. But, to each it’s own.

By RJ

August 20, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

Blondie Well said!

By Dominicans Rule

August 20, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

It’s clear that many of you DON’T get your hair done by professionals. Let me clue you into what really happens.

1) Most of us don’t sit in the salon “all day”. I’m in and out in 2 hours. And for me two hours every six weeks is nothing.

2) Many of us don’t visit the salon every week, or even every two weeks. For those who do go every week, there is no reason for them to be there all day. I go every six weeks, myself.

3) Many of us work and can afford the hair maintenance costs. Even if I didn’t work, I doubt any husband of mine would balk at to nominal cost it takes to do my hair.

4) Life is too short, so why are y’all griping on how others spend their money and time?

By mel

August 20, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

Less than 20 for cut at Walmart for me. I keep it really short and let it grow some, so I go every month or two.

By Hairbear

August 20, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

My daughter, who is mixed, and has very thick, very curly hair, and spends $90.00 twice a year to have her hair relaxed/straightened.

At age 16 she has finally learned how to take care of it herself, and now that she is working, she pays for it herself.

I have thick naturally curly hair, and I use a $30 straightener, and I get numerous compliments on my long, straight hair.

By KLLH

August 20, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

All I want to know is:

1. How in the hell do you wash your forehead when you have hair molded onto it?

2. Why do I know a gang of black women who go weeks without washing their hair, WTF?

3. How does a man run his fingers through tracks?

I’m just saying though…

By aa

August 20, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

Sharon, I can bet I am prettier than you sweetie.

By aa

August 20, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

Blondie, Right on!! Car note maybe behind. and for Somer, your husband is a fool.. 100 can go to groceries or your kids events, or something more important. Get a Life

By Shawny

August 20, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Girl….John Edwards paid $400 for his coif…..

don’t hate

By NICE & NEAT

August 20, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Ladies calm down…let’s talk w/out all the drama. Atlanta is the hair MECCA. We thrive on keeping our hair nice. I’ll say this, when you find a good salon, stay there…don’t hop all over the city because you will get got. Everybody can’t fix hair. Happy Salon looking…they are on every corner!

By Hotlanta

August 20, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

I pay 20.00 for my cut and folks give me compliments all of the time. Plus I am so fly it doesn’t even matter. Some folks pay a lot of money for their hair like Condeleeza and her head looks a hot mess.

By aa

August 20, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

thanks you hotlanta:) but we are not her. we dont have it like she does, if we did thats different, but if you dont make 100000 a year, you need to be paying 20.00 for a haircut, and I make more than that, and I dont pay 150.00 for my hair, what for? The heat to sweat it out? Please get a clue people

By Noelle

August 20, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

Sonya if you are reading this - THANKS A MILLION. My beautician, Sonya, charges $25 for a wash and set and does a terrific job. I have taken my daughter, myself and my friend’s daughter and we have all gotten relaxers - tip included $115. Sometimes I go weekly since I now have short hair. Since it’s so hot and I sweat in my head sooooooo much I have started going bi-weekly. SHE DOES A WONDERFUL JOB. Personally, to each his / her own but I would never pay more than $50 for a relaxer.

By vo

August 20, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

ladies who have the naturally curly/kinky hair………where do you find the $30.00 straighteners you use? what’s the name of them? I am a 50 yr old female who for the most part of my life have always cared for my own hair. there have been periods i’ve trusted stylists only to have them “cut” not trim as i requested, or over process my naturally curly hair attempting to straighten it so they could style it…

By Cara

August 20, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

To all of those who do your own hair. Believe me, it does not look good. We see you out in public and your hair is jacked. You can keep telling yourself that it looks good but it doesn’t.

Spend the money and at least get your hair professionally done every two weeks.

By BCR

August 20, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

What the hell is up with all these judgemental people? Nobody on here knows anybody’s financial status, so who are you to judge how people spend their money? This is ridiculous. If all you people are going to do is criticize, please don’t blog. I bet you wouldn’t walk up to a “sister” in public and tell them these same things because you are cowards that hide behind a computer. GET A LIFE!!!

By BCR

August 20, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

What the hell is up with all these judgemental people? Nobody on here knows anybody’s financial status, so who are you to judge how people spend their money? This is ridiculous. If all you people are going to do is criticize, please don’t blog. I bet you wouldn’t walk up to a “sister” in public and tell them these same things because you are cowards that hide behind a computer. GET A LIFE!!!

By BCR

August 20, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

What the hell is up with all these judgemental people? Nobody on here knows anybody’s financial status, so who are you to judge how people spend their money? This is ridiculous. If all you people are going to do is criticize, please don’t blog. I bet you wouldn’t walk up to a “sister” in public and tell them these same things because you are cowards that hide behind a computer. GET A LIFE!!!

By sparksfan

August 20, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

Can someone recommend a good stylist in Gwinnett? Someone who is, if not quick, then at least respectful of her clients time?

My stylist of 6 years moved to Texas and I’ve been bouncing around for a year or so now.

I do not relish spending 6 hours in the salon for relaxer and 4 hours for a shampoo. Nor do I like waiting 45 minutes to an hour just to get my cape put on and be seated at the shampoo bowl another 20 minutes waiting.

As far as the price, I can be flexible. If its more expensive, I’ll go less often. Less expensive, I’ll go every week.

What I value most is my time. I will show up on time for my appointment - all I ask is that the stylist is professional and courteous enough to get a sista in and out in a reasonable amount of time.

By Missassywhitegurl

August 20, 2007 5:52 PM | Link to this

This is all so funny, because y’all don’t real hair in the first place. Everybody knows that Blonde is where it’s at. Black women would die for my sexy locks.

By Missassywhitegurl

August 20, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this

This is all so funny, because y’all don’t have real hair in the first place. Everybody knows that Blonde is where it’s at. Black women would die for my sexy locks.

By Ha?

August 20, 2007 6:21 PM | Link to this

These blog entries are the silliest and dumbest I have ever read — who cares what your hair looks like and you’re vain to think anyone else gives a cr-p!Or am I vain because because I feel pretty superior to you hair stressing people - whatever I like my life bet-tah and there is a whole world out there that doesn’t revolve around you and might be better off if you dedicated so much energy to making it better as you do to changing your appearance into not originally you ;)

By Missassywhitegurl

August 20, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

HA…..I will agree with you. I, for one, don’t obsess over my hair. I wrote my post because I wanted all the women, to include white women like myself, know how stupid it is to blow their paychecks over hair styles that never look as good the day after their appt. I spend my money like a good wife and mother, I spend it on my family. They come first, all other trappings of success come a mere second and third.

By Ha?

August 20, 2007 6:46 PM | Link to this

Right on sassy :)

By CJ

August 20, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this

Again…..all of yall who are saying that family comes forst, blah blah blah-who said that the women who dush out hundreds for a hairstyle DON’T put their family first? You are just ignorant to believe that everyone is broke like you. If all my biils and family responsibilities are covered, I can spend as much as I fell like spending on a hairdo. (I go to the salon about once a year might I add) I am basically sticking up for all the ladies who “have it like that” to spend…I have a friend at work who goes to the salong every 2 weeks and looks real fly-but both of her kids are in private school-which she pays for-and she still has the funds to pay for her hair to look good-so like I said-stop thinking everyone else is living in poverty-some people just make better money :-)

By bethera

August 20, 2007 6:48 PM | Link to this

Why doesnt everyone just leave their hair alone! BY that I mean, just get out of the shower, put some leave in conditioner and let it air dry? When I was younger I did the exact opposite..I used to perm my hair and then eventually blow it dry straight.Alos dying it unnatural colors. I now have been not doing any of this for 5 years and my hair is so shiny and healthy I get comments everyday. You do realize that your hair is only dead skin correct? Its very fragile and should be treated such. All those chemicals and blow drying is a very unhealthy trap. Just take some time off from those things and let your new hair grow out, you will be happily suprised!

By CJ

August 20, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this

Wow-sorry for all the typos!!!! =making mental note to proofread next time=

By Lee

August 20, 2007 6:55 PM | Link to this

No more $65.00 relaxers, $35.00 once a week for shampoo and set or blow dry. Now I pay $15.00 at the barber shop for a trim. I shampoo, add leave in conditioner and run my fingers through it. I have a head full of thick, curly hair that improves the longer I stay away from relaxers

By Lee

August 20, 2007 6:55 PM | Link to this

No more $65.00 relaxers, $35.00 once a week for shampoo and set or blow dry. Now I pay $15.00 at the barber shop for a trim. I shampoo, add leave in conditioner and run my fingers through it. I have a head full of thick, curly hair that improves the longer I stay away from relaxers

By Missassywhitegurl

August 20, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this

CJ….my dear, I would like to let you know that my Husband is the CEO of Allied Barton Security which is the 2nd largest security company in the world. My husband and myself have the disposable income to do with which we please. You are obviously so consumed with what you say you have and want. As an earlier post said, learn how to write the Queen’s English.

Ha?….you’re anwesome chick

By Missassywhitegurl

August 20, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this

CJ….my dear, I would like to let you know that my Husband is the CEO of Allied Barton Security which is the 2nd largest security company in the world. My husband and myself have the disposable income to do with which we please. You are obviously so consumed with what you say you have and want. As an earlier post said, learn how to write the Queen’s English.

Ha?….you’re an awesome chick

By ha

August 20, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

CJ, you are obviously clueless and that is fine - but honestly if you have extra money after putting your kids through private school, etc…why not help out some of the other kids who don’t have anything? Believe me Jesus doesn’t care how your looks but he cares if you helped the poor which you apparently have to slant quite downward to see. Now that I pity. And by the way, I am far from broke….you are broke down in the worst way and clearly don’t even know it.

By CJ

August 20, 2007 7:08 PM | Link to this

whitegirl Wow!! Who cares what your husband does or who he is!?? Not I! Like I said-I would never ever blow my paycheck on anything for myself for that matter-but for those who are able to-I ain’t mad atcha’!!! My hubby and I both work our behinds off to take care of our 3 angels, and the only time that I do “blow” money on myself, is when all of our financial responsibilities are taken care of. I WISH I had the money to go to a hair salon every 2 weeks!Oh no-I do the wash and air dry at home, slap some gel in my curls and I’m good to go! But don’t accuse others of “blowing their paychecks” when they in fact could have such a HUGE income like your husband!! I’m pretty sure that there is something that you do for yourself on a monthly (or weekly)basis that is not a necessity-am I right? I thought so….

By Missassywhitegurl

August 20, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this

Ha?…..like I said, you’re awesome.

CJ…..as for being affluent, I bet you drive a beater with 1/16th of a tank of gas. Please, I implore you, to be honest with yourself. You have to live with the decision of whether to blow wads of money at a salon or pay your kids tuition. My husband and I contribute 30k a year to Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta to help kids less fortunate. I put my money where it can be well used, for the helping of the world.

By CJ

August 20, 2007 7:15 PM | Link to this

ha If you had read my earlier post correctly, I was speaking about a co-worker of mine who puts her kids through private school. I don’t even go to the hair salon! MAYBE once a year….maybe!! And as far as that Jesus doesn’t care how you look stuff-I am a believer, and yes the inside is what counts the most of all, but if someone wants to spend a few dollars to feel better about themselves, then I say what’s the big deal?? And just because my co-worker spends money to send her children to private school, I’m pretty sure she doesn’t have the money to send a strangers’ children, too. She sacrifices for her kids.

By CJ

August 20, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

okay no more posts to Ms Uppity-it’s really pointless. I don’t waste my time with snobs in real life, and I certainly won’t waste it with a blogger :-P I will sum it up by saying to each his/her own!!! Spend your hard earned money on whatever you so desire!!! I personally think that if you work 40-55 hours a week, that you are most deserving to treat yourself every once in a while. Not all of us rely on our husband’s huge salaries! We actually have our own jobs…

By Somer

August 20, 2007 7:25 PM | Link to this

Why is it that people just automatically assume a blogger is broke? How can you just assume that someone is not taking care of their family? Maybe they are single. Maybe they are married with no kids like myself. I think we all have spent too much money on something at one time or another. Just like I posted earlier, some people spend too much on shoes, video games, and surround sound. As long as it ain’t my money, I don’t care. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of these judgemental women who claim to do their own hair are walking around with $500 coach bags.

By CJ

August 20, 2007 7:32 PM | Link to this

Somer Exactly my point. Just because some of these ladies don’t spend alot on haircuts or hairstyles, there is something that they spend a hefty amount of cash on…

By Missassywhitegurl

August 20, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

Somer….I will agree with you. Some women who can barely pay their mortgage/rent are walking around with designer coach bags. It’s quite laughable in a sense.

By Ha?

August 20, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

It’s all love - none of us are perfect and so we blog :)

By Ha?

August 20, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this

It’s all love - none of us are perfect and so we blog…. And Ms. Sassy you sound pretty awesome yourself with a good hubby :) CJ since you’re a believer you know that Biblically the husband’s main job is to care for wife and family and we are most definitely to “rely” on him…..

By Ha?

August 20, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this

It’s all love - none of us are perfect and so we blog…. And Ms. Sassy you sound pretty awesome yourself with a good hubby :) CJ since you’re a believer you know that Biblically the husband’s main job is to care for wife and family and we are most definitely to “rely” on him…..

By Journ

August 20, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this

I’ll play…

$55 every week 1.5 hours done during my lunch break (includes travel time) Solid 401k (among other investments) Until recently owned 2 homes - finally sold the rental. (Can I get a high five for selling in this market??) When my stylist raised the price from $45 to $55. I made adjustments by dropping my housekeeper… I felt it easier to learn the vacuum cleaner than my hair. Gotta have your priorities.

It’s pathetic the way folks judge other people’s choices. It reeks of jealousy and resentment.

By CJ

August 20, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

Ha? I’m not going there tonight:-) I said I was a believer-but I’m still young (29) and I’m still learning! I never said I was perfect…

By Ha?

August 20, 2007 7:47 PM | Link to this

CJ, ah to be young :)

By Missassywhitegurl

August 20, 2007 7:50 PM | Link to this

Well my new girlfriends, it’s time to go do my husbands desire. We’ve been married for 44 yrs and still going strong. Just because we’re somewhat silver on top doesn’t mean we can’t have our fun. TTFN (ta ta for now)

By Ha?

August 20, 2007 7:54 PM | Link to this

Ah to be in love - almost as much fun as being young :)

By Noelle

August 20, 2007 9:12 PM | Link to this

Sparksfan what part of Gwinnett are you. I ask because again my beautician is great and respectful of your time. She charges $25 for a wash / set and $45 for a relaxer, $10 or $15 for highlights. She is very reasonable and located in Deklab off Rockbridge. The salon is located right behind the Ingles at the corner of Rockbridge and South Hairston -Bravada’s Why can’t people spend their money on what they want without being criticized??? Yes it makes not sense to spend and not save but how do we know what a person does by a blog. That’s a lie that a cheaper hairstyle only lasts one day. A lot of it depends on the type hair. My hair is naturally curly / wavy and soft so my styles never lasts long(more than a day or two). Even when I paid more they lasted the same.

By Vic

August 20, 2007 11:12 PM | Link to this

Well, I’ve read through all the posts and I must say, I’ve laughed so hard at all of you that my coworkers are now wondering if I lost my mind.

I’m only posting to make three comments. First, I want to second an earlier statement: Learn to do your own hair. Andre Walker, Oprah’s personal hairstylist, made a point in his book Andre Does Hair that if your stylist isn’t teaching you how to do basic maintenance and upkeep on your own hair, your stylist does not respect you. I know that he is telling the truth because my mother became licensed about 3 years ago and she occasionally does my hair but she also taught me how to do my own hair. Consequently, I can do my own hair just as well as she can do it for me. I go to a stylist about every 6 weeks and I make it a point to explain my hectic lifestyle, my time commitments, and the amount of time I will spend on upkeep to any stylist who touches my precious scalp my head because I will not allow myself to be stuck with a hairdo that I cannot maintain or that falls apart on me. No weaves, no braids, no gelled-up ‘dos (they look nasty, BTW), nothing requiring a lot of maintenance. Consequently, in the past year, I’ve grown my hair out from about three in. to shoulder length (one year) :-).

Second, find a stylist that respects you. I will not patronize a salon that keeps me waiting over 30 minutes. When this happens, I politely approach the owner or manager and let her know that when I booked the appointment, I let her or the receptionist know that I was on a tight timetable. Since they cannot acomodate me, I will leave. If they offer to get started on me right then, I allow them the opportunity, but if they leave me stranded at the shampoo bowl even once, when my hair is done, I let the owner know that I appreciate her time, but since she does not appreciate mine, I will not return. I don’t return. Ever.

Third, learn about haircare and what’s good for your hair. This goes back to point #1. My mother and my main stylist have helped me to understand what is necessary for me to keep my hair looking beautiful. That Dominican hot press is my thing, because it is healthier for my hair, which tends to frizz. A wet roller or wrap set is also good, but I hate sitting under dryers all day (it takes 2 hours for my hair to dry). Anyway, the point is, I know exactly what kind of products to use on my hair, what kind and how much heat to apply, the best way to set my hair, and how to hide a bad hair day. So if my mom’s isn’t available and my stylist is out of town (like they both were last week), I’m not stranded looking a hot mess.

Finally, the jealousy that you ladies (and the random gentleman) are exhibiting is really sad. Who cares whether or not someone is spending $200 on a style? If their life is messed up (job’s crap, husband is running around and the kids are giving Bebe’s a run for the money), the $200 is not only a hairdo, its a therapy session. Everyone needs to stop being so judgmental of the way everyone spends their money. I refuse to pay more than $55 on a relaxer, but I will drop up to $125 on some shoes because shoes make me feel good. However, my bills are paid, I have a house fund, my car (04 Honda Accord EX) is almost paid off, I will earn my Master’s in December with only $5,000 total debt, and my 401(k) and mutual funds are going well. Did I mention I just turned 25 Friday?

The point of the article (IMHO) was that looking good, whether on your head or on your feet, is getting more expensive. So some of us wouldn’t spend $150 on a hairdo…but there is something that you will spend $150 on, whether it’s shoes, clothes, home furnishings, cars, electronics, something makes you happy. Besides, the result is the same: You can’t take it to heaven (or hell) with you anyway, it’s only money, it was meant to be spent.

Sorry to be long-winded, but some of this simply had to be said.

By rumrunner

August 21, 2007 12:44 AM | Link to this

When y’all stand up, that loud pop you hear is the sound of your head being pulled from your butt. This blog is complete inane crap being written by women how have nothing better to do. I’ve got a suggestion, how about pleasing your husband, he’ll be happy because of it.

Oh just to let you know, Dominicans have nothing on the Brazilians when it comes to cutting hair. I know this through first hand knowledge because my wife is from Brazil

By rumrunner

August 21, 2007 12:47 AM | Link to this

When y’all stand up, that loud pop you hear is the sound of your head being pulled from your butt. This blog is complete inane crap being written by women who have nothing better to do. I’ve got a suggestion, how about pleasing your husband, he’ll be happy because of it.

Oh just to let you know, Dominicans have nothing on the Brazilians when it comes to cutting hair. I know this through first hand knowledge because my wife is from Brazil

By BusterHyman

August 21, 2007 12:52 AM | Link to this

I’ve got a suggestion, how about pleasing your husband, he’ll be happy because of it.

Amen brother Rumrunner, you got it right.

By BusterHyman

August 21, 2007 12:57 AM | Link to this

Hey y’all, my wife’s hair looks best when it’s tussled from having rauchy fornication, and guess whats, it’s free of charge

By Lady

August 21, 2007 2:38 AM | Link to this

My Gd, why do you blacks try to make your hair straight, why can’t you love yourselves the way Gd made you? You people seem to be looking for something you’ll never find. Good luck with that straight hair thing.

By P

August 21, 2007 5:26 AM | Link to this

quick note….. good/professional/ passionate/career stylist and haircare providers must make a living too. rent/ better yet a mortgage/ insurance/ car payment/ family / salon overhead /etc. etc. … keep this in this in mind when it comes to salon pricing and service.

By crazymamma

August 21, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

I am still trying to figure out “Hairbear”s child is “mixed”…with WHAT?!?! I thought we were talking about HAIR not PUPPIES

By atlnightspots

August 22, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

www.atlnightspots.com for all your night life needs. Updated weekly with everything going on in atlanta. You know after you get your hair done you dont want to sit in the house.

By grayfox

August 22, 2007 3:05 PM | Link to this

I love my hair to look nice when I leave the salon. I had a male hairdresser to do my hair and he only charged us $8.00 for a wash and set and 15.00 for a perm. My hair was healthy and would hold until the next appointment. Recently I havn’t been to a hairdresser in years, I don’t like spenting all of my time when my appointment is at 9:00 and I leave at 2:00 or lately. Would love to have someone to do my hair that cares about hair growth.

By br

August 22, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

Have some of you ever listened to the lyrics of the song by Indie Arie “I am not my hair”. To Lady, I somewhat agree with you but the words “you people”, you would definitely need to put that in check.

By vanessa

August 23, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

I normally pay around $45 for a relaxer and wash/set my own hair. I’ve started going to the local technical college to have my hair braided, which is around $15, inlcuding buying my own hair. If I get a shampoo/set there it’s only $5. Technical schools are inexpensive and if they are using chemicals, the instructor is standing right there helping them with the process.

By Maury

August 27, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

I don’t think I have seen one woman in Atlanta with real hair, and I mean real from the roots. Weave is everywhere! Two-tone, hanging down to their behinds. Say it ain’t so. Are y’all that insecure about your own hair that you have to buy someone else’s? And don’t say men made you do it because they want woment with long hair. Who wants to run their fingers through tread and glue??

By Destiny Brown

September 3, 2007 10:14 PM | Link to this

I either press my hair or wear a sew in weave! Those stylists are so slow, they get you in a chair and put a conditioning bag on your head because they know you aren’t going anywhere until they are finished with you!And it may take up to 4 hours! I also had enough of the “talk about anyone who isn’t there to defend themselves”! NO Thanks, I’ve had enough of salons!