Naturally Healthy and Beautiful

There are some reviews that I will mull over for a while before posting. This is not one of them. Although, we changed my appointment a few times– mostly my fault– Tamela honored her promise to have me feeling good and out of her chair on time for my next event of the evening.
Tamela works by appointment at her salon but is great at communicating and working within your time limitations. Although, this is not the type of salon where you are regaled with champagne or fancy robes your hair sure will look like you went to one of them. She asked about my hair care routine and what my goals were for my hair and look. Her main concern is that you walk out rocking healthy, stylish hair that you can be proud of.
The crazy looking hair I walked in with, seemed to bow to her superior hair knowledge and just transformed. My hair was washed, treated with a two part protein treatment and shaped into an angled bob with lots of layers. I am not a friend to scissors but I surely enjoyed this cut and service overall. A true reflection of «you get what you pay for.» There were no snafus nor did I ever feel like I was being misinformed or goaded into anything.
Check out her website to get an idea on pricing. For the time being she is cash only but should be accepting credit/​debit cards soon. (She definitely honored the Unilocal check in discount! Way to go!)
This is my new go-​to in the area.

I called on a whim because I just wasn’t feeling my hair today and luckily she was available and actually waited for me to arrive. She talked to me about my hair issues and concerns. She explained everything she was doing to my hair. I originally only wanted a trim but I figured since I was going I’d get a wash and flat iron and protein conditioner as well since I haven’t had my natural hair done professionally since last year. My hair feels amazing afterwards. Overall the service was a bit pricey but no more pricey than other natural stylist I’ve been to or have asked for pricing for similar services. I didn’t have the anxiety of getting heat damage associated with when I get a Dominican blowout. I’ll definitely be back when I want to treat myself.

Tamela is amazing. She straighten my natural and clip the ends and it was gorgeous. Before, she do anything with your hair she gives a consultation which is fantastic. Also, when clipping my ends, she did not chop off a lot but just enough.

I found Tamela when I was searching for a natural hair salon. Although she does not do natural hair exclusively she is very knowledgable about all hair types. The end results of my wash, trim and flat iron was fabulous. I would recommend her; call before you go her location has changed from what is mentioned in Unilocal.I was a little disappointed by the ambiance of the salon she rents a booth at. After a long day at work I like my hair appointment to be a «relaxing experience». The salon was a bright pink, loud music, and there was also a barber section, which I’m not usually a fan of. If environment is not a big deal, but just great hair care, give Tamela a call

I got my hair cut and styled by Tamera October 2013. Finding the place was a little challenging at first because I didn’t realize she rents space in a studio that doesn’t have the name of her company on the outside, but she was very helpful with calling me and giving me directions. At the time I got my hair cut it was approximately 4 inches past my shoulders and in bad condition so she suggested I cut 4 – 5 inches off. I wanted my hair to fall right at my shoulders but it ended up being about chin length. She put a lot of layers in my hair which was fun but also difficult for me to figure out how to style. After it grew a little bit more and is now approximately at my shoulders and I have gotten it professionally style I love it! It is such a beautiful cut and the perfect cut for me.

I purchased a voucher for Salon Services with Tamela’s Naturally Healthy and Beautiful last year. I did not use it until very recently, and was so pleased with Tamela and how she treated my hair, that I am compelled to post a glowing review here on Unilocal.
With so many choices here in Harlem to get my hair done, I took a chance on someone I did not know and I am ever grateful that I did. What I love about Tamela is her passion for hair — cutting, styling and taking care of your hair. She is not judgmental, she is patient, and she is a professional. My hair has been going through some major changes of late and I really needed some help. It was almost as if from the moment I first sat down I knew she would do a great job. I LOVE my hair now! It is so shiny and healthy! And Tamela is my new stylist and friend. I couldn’t be more happier.

I am not sure why Tamela doesn’t have more reviews. I went to see her for the first time the evening before Hurricane Sandy struck. Bad timing. However she was super accommodating, she takes Sunday appointments. We were the only ones in the shop, which was perfect. I can’t take lots of commotion when I am getting my hair done. I also don’t like random people commenting on my hair.
On to the review. My hair is natural. I went in for a press and a trim. Now my hair had been trimmed in August, but clearly not enough. Tamela explained what she planned to do, asked me about my medical history, my hair history, and really assessed the condition of my hair. She knows her stuff. I was super impressed and felt comfortable letting her do her thing. She took off about an inch to an inch and a half but also layered my hair so it didn’t appear much shorter. I liked that she asked me if I was comfortable with what she was doing, some stylist just go at it and hope you don’t complain after the fact. She didn’t use an overabundance of heat. The flat iron wasn’t passed over my hair numerous times. She simple straightened and styled simultaneously using just a flat iron. I have NEVER had any stylist do this ever. She made sure she took the necessary precautions so my hair wouldn’t revert as soon as I walked out the door. (It was really humid that day.)
It was more than I had planned to pay but it was worth it. I was really happy. Almost three months later I haven’t experienced any significant damage. I would definitely see here again. She is a skilled professional and I highly recommend you seek her out.

I am officially in love!!!
She is everything you look for in a stylist:
* Passionate about healthy hair
* Super warm and fun
* Quick
* Listens to your requests
* Great location
Gave me a protein treatment leaving my hair super silky, gave me a trim (didn’t cut all my hair off like some other salons), gave me the cutest style ever.
She is now my offcial stylist!!!

I don’t know what I’d do without Tamela, I don’t want to know what I’d do! I vaguely remember what my hair looked like before I started going to her a year ago (it involved breaking hair and bald patches, from years of going to Dominican salons — no offense). Now that she moved to Midtown, it’s very convenient if you work nearby instead of trekking it all the way to Harlem. She’s quick, knows her stuff, and is friendly.