Here are a number of ways you are secretly getting cheated at the salon.

“Some places charge more on your service, but not delivering quality,” she said.

They withhold information

I’ve known my hairdresser longer than I’ve known my husband.

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Would I give just any hairstylist free range of my hair?

A bad hairdresser will “sacrifice healthy hair so that obtain the look,” De Leon told me.

“Also, be wary of shampoos and conditioners that say they are organic.

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Organic shampoos and conditioners should only have natural, herbal ingredients rather than chemical ones.”

De Leon’s advice: always read the ingredients!

They can cause breakage, lasting damage, and hair loss.

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Adding a drop of keratin or protein solution will not change that!"

As a hair loss expert, Brown recommends braiding or netting extension and weave techniques.

Jelaca agrees that certain ingredients aren’t worth the money.

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“As far as ingredients go, argan oil is not that big a deal,” he said.

“Neither is the word keratin.

Most are not hydrolyzed and are simply coaters.”

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As the saying goes, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

“When searching for a salon, I’dmost definitelysearch for one that is departmentalized.

I believe in specializing,” he told me.

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“If you want the best, go to someone who is known to be the best.

Same theory applies for hair services.”

If you’re looking to try an adventurous style, look for someone who specializes in cuts.

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For colors, find a colorist with experience in the trends you’re looking to replicate.

For extensions and weave services, find a stylist with certifications and experience in this area."

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