I was just going to add Melania's name when I saw your post about her! Isn't she great? I am so excited that she's in a salon and moving further east - good for her!
Just to let all others know, I’m African American and when I first moved here I was looking for a Dominican stylist to do my hair. Mainly because I’ve gone to salons here and the ones I was referred to were the kind that either put too much product in my hair, were behind when it came to the kind of relaxer they used or how they relaxed hair or they cut when I asked for a trim. When I lived in both NY and Atlanta I had Dominican stylists and they usually did a great job. By good job I mean that they will relax your hair very well and won't put a whole bunch of product in your hair making it feel stiff. You’ll leaving the salon with manageable, touchable and soft hair.
As you know Dominican hair is not far off from ours so even if you're African American (AA) and you came to this post because you googled Black hair care, let me tell you that Melania doesn't disappoint. All she asks is that you be on time and you don't play with her money!
Take care,
~Jaine Blaize