The Curl Culture appointments are created to assist you in identifying the culprits of your hair problems. It starts with a series clarifying your hair from all past products. I then remove mineral buildup that happens from water. From there we go into conditioning and detangling and styling. During your appointment you will learn how to properly shampoo, detangle, and style your hair to give you the results you have been looking for. We also go through hair products and why some work better than others- what not to use and why.
Design Essentials Treatment
The Design Essentials STS is an amino acid treatment that combats frizz and smooths your surface texture. This treatment is ideal for those who would like to smooth their surface texture and elongate their curls. It is also ideal for clients who would like to wear their hair straight And avoid frizz. This is not a relaxer, but it does permanently alter how your curls act.
How does it work?
The design Essentials STS works by utilizing small amino acid molecules to coat the hair. In this treatment, the hair is blow dried and flat ironed to seal this product in. You do not have to leave the salon with straight hair, we can turn it back curly after it has been blown dried and flat ironed.
How long does it last and what is the upkeep?
On the product website, it states this treatment lasts in the hair for up to 12 weeks. I have been using this product for 10 years and can tell you from firsthand experience this product stays in your hair until it has grown out and cut off just like any other smoothing treatment.
Who is it for?
This is not for everyone. If you want to learn your natural curl pattern, and how to care for it, this is not the service for you. This service best for clients who are having a hard time managing their curly or Coily hair and want some ease. This is for clients who want longer lasting silk presses.
Why is my hair dry?
Anyone who is natural that is currently using oils and styling butters to moisturize their hair is going to tell me this exact phrase, “my hair is dry”. This is why my Curl Culture Appointments are so important! Your hair isn’t dry because it’s genetic, your hair isn’t dry because it’s too hot outside. Your hair is dry because you don’t know how to properly moisturize your hair, and you’re not using the right shampoos and conditioners that properly cleanse the hair so that the hair can actually receive moisture, which is water!
What does your shampoo say?
Does your shampoo have Shea butter, caster oil, or coconut oil within the first five ingredients? If it does, most likely it’s not cleansing your hair. In these Curl Culture appointments, you will be given the names of shampoos, conditioners, and stylers you will need that will actually help you retain water and hydrate your hair.
How am I Supposed to Style My hair?
Here at The Co·Lab , I believe that you can style your hair in many ways. It’s all about knowing and sticking to a regimen. Many naturals don’t believe their hair can do a wash and go, but that’s because you’ve never seen your hair not be frizzy! Whether it’s wash and go, twist outs or braid outs, my goal is to show you how to hydrate your hair properly and give you longer lasting styles but shorter wash days.
What’s the science?
Many clients believe that they have 4C hair because their hair is dry, feels coarse, looks dull, gets tangled. I have many pictures of people who thought they have 4C hair but when hydrated looks completely different. Dehydrated hair looks differently. You won’t really know your hair’s true potential until we begin to set a regimen to hydrate it the proper way.
