Embrace Natural Beauty

Jan 2019

Abena is wonderful! She taught me to love and nurture my natural hair. Before I came to her I did not understand it. So I have to chop off most of my hair and start again. But now my hair has flourished! I started my natural hair journey in 2011 but I have been going to her for 3 years now. She is the best!

Nov 2017

Abena is simply the best. I have been doing a lot of self hair care, using the internet as a guide. In fact, it was through the internet that I first discovered her youtube channel. I watched many videos and participated in her Periscope broadcasts. After applying the tips she shared I found them not only useful, but effective. I am definitely a returning client. My first visit was literally the best wash n go ever. I never knew that my hair could be so defined and elongated. It's one thing to watch her videos and another to talk with her about your hair concerns/struggles and have her work with your hair. Essentially, I am learning a lot because Abena is more than a hair stylist. She takes care of your hair as if it's her own and she explains what she is doing and why. I can't recommend her enough.

Nov 2017

Insert your favorite happy dance here.....because that is what I am doing after my experience with Abena!!!! I reached 5 years of being natural July 2017 and I have NEVER EVER been to a natural hair salon. Watching countless youtube videos and seeing all these perfect hair post on Instagram I thought, "Hey I can do that myself, I don't need help" I was so wrong. I will post pics of my hair before Abena and after. So let me talk about my experience. First, she was on time LOL years of relaxers and blowouts, its rare that the beautician is on time. Second, Abena was so kind and patient. As someone who never went to a stylist for my natural hair, I didn't know what to expect and had to relinquish my trust that she knows what to do. Third, Abena literally walked me through the ENTIRE process. After examining my hair upon arrival she talked about every product that she used, what was in the product, explained how my hair should respond, showed me how my hair was responding and educated me on composition of my hair. Additionally, she showed me the level of my split ends and did a fantastic job of shaping my curls and trimming off the bad ends. Not only is she knowledgeable about products, but also the science behind black hair care. Before going to Abena, I was that person who would try EVERY product and method out there and still never achieved the results I got with Abena. I would highly recommend watching her youtube videos. I found abena a week ago yesterday (11/11/17). I was frustrated with my hair and decided to do a porosity test (again me trying every method to understand my hair) to find out my hair moisture intake. That lead me to searching youtube for low porosity hair care, which lead me to Abena. After watching two videos I was convinced my hair needed help and booked my appointment. I can't emphasize how wonderful my hair feels and looks. I plan to continue with Abena until I feel I can do this on my own.