My Madora/George Michael Salon Experience - pic heavy

[Lostsoule77]

So as some of you know, I had an appointment this past Thursday the 17th at the Madora/George Michael Salon in NYC. :D My appt was with Agnes and was for a shampoo, deep treatment, & trim (my first in 2 years!)

When I got there I had to hang up my coat and put on a smock. Then head over to the wash area. Clarabell is the shampoo woman and was amazing! She shampooed my hair twice (once to remove any oils and whatever and the second to make sure it's clean) in their special sink designed for long hair. She massaged and cleaned my scalp better than I am able to do all while shampooing. She then applied the deep treatment and combed through my hair (not quite as carefully as I do, but way better than any other salon I've ever been to) and carefully laid my hair on top of my head. Placed a plastic type cap over my head and brought me to the regular area. There a heat cap was placed on my head to work the DT and a timer was set for 1 hour. I was brought tea and a pamphlet describing George Michael's theories and products. Agnes also came over and chatted for a bit.

After the hour it was back to the sink to wash out the DT with more massaging and another conditioner (I think) and another combing. Then back to the chair. My hair was carefully wrapped in around 11 rollers, 5 humongous ones & 6 large. A silky cap was put on top of the rollers & then an old fashioned hood dryer (again designed special for the salon) was placed over everything. A timer was again set for an hour. Once the hour was up Clara came over & threw it on for another 15 minutes saying there was no way my hair could be dry. LOL Lucky for me (I was a little bored at this point) Agnes came over after 10 and shut it off. My hair was unwrapped and carefully combed out. Then I was asked to stand for the trim (they always trim dry here.) Agnes took about 20-25 minutes to do the trim. She was very careful and did a wonderful job! She called a few people over to look at my hair. They are a long hair salon, but I guess there aren't really many long hairs around any more. ;) She then asked if I had anything to secure my hair & told me if not to just put my hair under my coat. I told her I have a hair stick. I'd walked in with my hair in a braided nautilus bun. So I just put it back up in a natilus bun. Clara & Agnes watched while I did it and were amazed at how quickly it was done & how nice it looked. I was surprised at that, but it was nice too. I also wanted a comb since both of mine have seams. Agnes directed me to the one she advised and it's working out well so far. I was advised to not wash my hair for 3 days (because of the DT) and not trim for 6 months. That was great to hear since that is what I was planning on. :D I was there for 3 hours or so and not once did they try to push products on me!

I ended up losing only 3", not too bad after no trims for 2 years. My hemline is more even, which I love. My braid taper is no where near as bad and my tassel is much thicker. My hair is so silky, shiny, & smells so good! I would recommend the salon to anyone! Request Agnes if you can. I would recommend bringing some reading material if you are doing the DT because 2 hours under hoods does get a little tedious. Overall it was a great experience and oh so worth it! It was my Christmas present from DH and after I told him I'd love to have this as my Christmas present every year!

I am sad to no longer be at classic length and already miss the length. I know that is silly though and that it will be back in about six months and in better condition. ;)

Now for the pictures:

From my anniversary thread earlier in the month
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/lostsoule/IMG_4552_zps8a45c793-1_zpsd2682291.jpg

After the curlers & combed, before the cut
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/lostsoule/IMG_4571_zps35f17671-1_zpsfb23e5e9.jpg

After the cut (a bit messed up from the natilus bun & trip home)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/lostsoule/IMG_4573_zps07eff862-1_zpse3d0ef73.jpg

Braid before
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/lostsoule/IMG_4553_zps6dd3834e-1_zps159f7a07.jpg

After
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/lostsoule/IMG_4578_zpsdff2697e-1_zpsca099bd4.jpg

[bunzfan]

Wow! what a experience you had, and how great does your hair look now. It was gorgeous before but, now its just stunning :thudpile: i think your braid taper has disappeared :joy::cheer:

[Annibelle]

Whoaaaa. Gorgeous!!!! :)

[embee]

Just lovely! Thanks for sharing. What a fine Christmas present. :)

[Xi]

Beautiful, Lostsoule77! What a neat Christmas present!

[melusine963]

I absolutely love reading about people's George Michael experiences (and admiring the before and after photos, of course). You hair looks wonderful, and I'm glad you lost so little length. Thank you for sharing!

[sadia]

How come your hair is more curlier or wavier in the before picture but it's very straight in the after picture? How did they do that?

[AndreaPetrea]

Your hair looks amazing!

Thank you for sharing your experience :)

[rock007junkie]

Sounds like you had a great experience there. Hair looks really good.

[jacqueline101]

Your hair is stunning I'm glad your experience was good.

[ratgirldjh]

Beautiful hair and a great salon experience! Thanks for sharing :)

I can also tell your braid looks thicker!

[Tabitha]

How come your hair is more curlier or wavier in the before picture but it's very straight in the after picture? How did they do that?
That's the effect of the hair being dried on the jumbo rollers.

OP, I'm glad you got to experience the whole GM thing - it's quite something special, isn't it! I'm sad that I'll never go there again now I've waved goodbye to long hair.

[sadia]

That's the effect of the hair being dried on the jumbo rollers.

OP, I'm glad you got to experience the whole GM thing - it's quite something special, isn't it! I'm sad that I'll never go there again now I've waved goodbye to long hair.

Really? I had no idea that could happen.

[Angelica]

You have lovely hair, but to me you didn't need the trim at all. :) I'm glad you were pleased with your experience.

[Lostsoule77]

Wow! what a experience you had, and how great does your hair look now. It was gorgeous before but, now its just stunning :thudpile: i think your braid taper has disappeared
Thank you! :o It hasn't totally disappeared, but it's much better.


Whoaaaa. Gorgeous!!!!

Thank you!


Just lovely! Thanks for sharing. What a fine Christmas present.
Thank you! I agree. ;)


Beautiful, Lostsoule77! What a neat Christmas present!
Thank you!


I absolutely love reading about people's George Michael experiences (and admiring the before and after photos, of course). You hair looks wonderful, and I'm glad you lost so little length. Thank you for sharing!
Me too! It's what made me go and also what made me post the thread. :) Thank you! Me too.


How come your hair is more curlier or wavier in the before picture but it's very straight in the after picture? How did they do that?
The wavier picture is my natural hair type. To cut it easier they straighten it by using the huge rollers. Since the roller is so big it mostly straightens the hair. Just the ends get a bit wavy.


Your hair looks amazing!

Thank you for sharing your experience :)
Thank you!


Sounds like you had a great experience there. Hair looks really good.
I did! Thank you!



Your hair is stunning I'm glad your experience was good.
Thank you! :o


Beautiful hair and a great salon experience! Thanks for sharing :)

I can also tell your braid looks thicker!
Thank you. She evened up the hemline a bit so the taper isn't as bad. Finally most of my unwanted layers are gone!



That's the effect of the hair being dried on the jumbo rollers.

OP, I'm glad you got to experience the whole GM thing - it's quite something special, isn't it! I'm sad that I'll never go there again now I've waved goodbye to long hair.
Yes it is! Most of the women in there had shorter hair so you could still go if you really wanted. ;)


Really? I had no idea that could happen.
Me neither until I read about it in someone else's thread about the GM salon. :)


With my hair straightened you can really see the demi-permanent black dye from 2009 that never came out. I'm glad it's moving down though! All my hair from the black and below has at least 3 demi dyes on it and one set of highlights. All the hair above is virgin. :D

Forgot to say that with my hair straight and silky I really feel for you 1's with silky hair! It's been so hard to braid and the braids get messy so much quicker!

[Lostsoule77]

You have lovely hair, but to me you didn't need the trim at all. :) I'm glad you were pleased with your experience.
Thank you! I really did though. I hadn't had a trim in 2 years and my ends were too tangly for my liking. Plus the ends kept splitting and there were only a few at the longest length. My ends are much healthier now and I love the more even hemline. ;)

[browneyedsusan]

Thank you for sharing! It is fun to read the details of a Long-hair's experience at a GM salon. Your hair looked good before, but is jaw-dropping now! Please excuse me while I mop the drool off the keyboard.... Your hair is gorgeous!

[browneyedsusan]

double post, oopsie!

[Falcore]

Your ends look fabulous! It must be nice going to a salon that specialises in long hair. I wish we had a long hair salon here in Australia.

[einna]

What a lovely gift! Your hair looks great. :D

[Madora]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful GM experience! Clara is a treasure! Her shampoos are heavenly...and that water pressure. Your hair looks fantastic!

[owlathena]

Beautiful! And what a fun experience! I want to someday go to a GM salon...

[Ambystoma]

Wow - they did such a fantastic job! I'm so glad it was a nice experience for you too :). Your hair was beautiful before but my jaw dropped open (literally) when I saw the "after" pics :thudpile:

[feb26]

yr hair looks lovely, wonder if they used a gloss or what was in those conditioning treatments?? & do they have any products to use at home to continue with the gorgeous shine? would love to know

[Happytresses]

It's beautiful.

[Lostsoule77]

Thank you for sharing! It is fun to read the details of a Long-hair's experience at a GM salon. Your hair looked good before, but is jaw-dropping now! Please excuse me while I mop the drool off the keyboard.... Your hair is gorgeous!
I agree! Thank you! :o


Your ends look fabulous! It must be nice going to a salon that specialises in long hair. I wish we had a long hair salon here in Australia.
Thank you! I'm so happy with them!


What a lovely gift! Your hair looks great. :D
Thank you!


Thanks for sharing your wonderful GM experience! Clara is a treasure! Her shampoos are heavenly...and that water pressure. Your hair looks fantastic!
Yes she is. I read that she was retiring at the end of the year. I was surprised and so happy that she was still there! It sooo was! Thank you!


Beautiful! And what a fun experience! I want to someday go to a GM salon...
Thank you! Your hair is already gorgeous! You would so enjoy it so if you get the chance you should go!


Wow - they did such a fantastic job! I'm so glad it was a nice experience for you too :). Your hair was beautiful before but my jaw dropped open (literally) when I saw the "after" pics :thudpile:
Thank you! :o You are too kind!


yr hair looks lovely, wonder if they used a gloss or what was in those conditioning treatments?? & do they have any products to use at home to continue with the gorgeous shine? would love to know
No gloss, just whatever is in the deep treatment. I don't know. They do have products that you can order online or get at the salon. My hair is wavy though so it doesn't normally shine. Once I wash it the shine will disappear because my wurls will be back. ;)


It's beautiful.
Thank you!

You are all being so nice and your comments make me smile! Thank you all!

[Micayla47]

thank you for the detailed account of your visit and for the pictures of your beautiful hair. are the prices comparable to other salons? does it take long to get an appointment?

[PixxieStix]

I cannot wait to go and try this place out for myself one of these days, everyone has such a good experience! Your hair looks lovely, I'm so glad to see it was treated with the respect it deserves. :)

[Vanilla]

Love it love it love it. :)

[TheHowlingWolf]

LOVE IT! I hope to someday visit their salon & the dt & everything. I live in Iowa though so it would be a little travel that I doubt I'll have the money for any time soon.

[ghost]

That salon visit sounds like such a treat, I'm so envious! And your hair came out looking fantastic (not that it didn't before) with a nice tidy hemline. You'll be back at classic before you know it!

[Lostsoule77]

thank you for the detailed account of your visit and for the pictures of your beautiful hair. are the prices comparable to other salons? does it take long to get an appointment?
The price was higher than the couple of salons I've gone to in my life. I think it's cheaper than quite a few though and probably about right for a salon in the city. Not sure though. I called Monday for the appoinment & got it for Thursday so not long at all.



I cannot wait to go and try this place out for myself one of these days, everyone has such a good experience! Your hair looks lovely, I'm so glad to see it was treated with the respect it deserves. :)
I waited awhile myself. It was so worth it though. Thank you. :) Me too.


Love it love it love it. :)
Thank you!


LOVE IT! I hope to someday visit their salon & the dt & everything. I live in Iowa though so it would be a little travel that I doubt I'll have the money for any time soon.
Thank you! I can see that being a bit of a problem. That is one of the upsides of living in NJ (being an hour train ride from the city.) Has lot of downsides too, though I suppose it's the same anywhere. ;)


That salon visit sounds like such a treat, I'm so envious! And your hair came out looking fantastic (not that it didn't before) with a nice tidy hemline. You'll be back at classic before you know it!
It was! Thank you! I hope so, probably August or so (my hair only grows about 5 inches a year so a little slower than normal.)

[MORE]

:bowtome: Wooow your hair is so beautiful. Both before and after! I'm glad you had a good experience. :)

[MasCat]

I think I might just make myself a promise that when I reach knee I will pamper my hair this way :) (as in: one day, one day...)

[MaryO]

That sounds lovely and you hair looks beautiful!

[Lostsoule77]

:bowtome: Wooow your hair is so beautiful. Both before and after! I'm glad you had a good experience. :)
Thank you! :o


I think I might just make myself a promise that when I reach knee I will pamper my hair this way :) (as in: one day, one day...)

LOL! I'm gonna try to do it yearly or at least every other year as long as I can.


That sounds lovely and you hair looks beautiful!
Thank you!

[Angela_Rose]

What a cool experience! Thank you for sharing, and your hair is truly lovely.

[KAggs]

Wow! I would love to do this sometime, especially once I get to WSL. I'm glad I live so close to NYC. :D

You're hair looks amazing before and after. It definitely is a lot thicker now, seeing it in a braid. Love!

[LadyLongLocks]

Your hair looks beautiful!
I went to a GM salon in 2010 and had 16 rollers and was under the dryer 3 hours. The whole process took 8 hours! My hair turned out good. I wish I could go back soon!
It was a great experience.

[Lostsoule77]

What a cool experience! Thank you for sharing, and your hair is truly lovely.
Thank you! :D


Wow! I would love to do this sometime, especially once I get to WSL. I'm glad I live so close to NYC. :D

You're hair looks amazing before and after. It definitely is a lot thicker now, seeing it in a braid. Love!
You definitely should! Thank you! I do love the less taper I have now. ;)


Your hair looks beautiful!
I went to a GM salon in 2010 and had 16 rollers and was under the dryer 3 hours. The whole process took 8 hours! My hair turned out good. I wish I could go back soon!
It was a great experience.
Thank you! Wow! With all of your beautiful hair it makes sense, but wow! I can't imagine being under that dryer for 3 hours. I sure hope you had a good book with you! Eight hours huh, I thought the 3 was so long! Did you find it worth it?

[LadyLongLocks]

Thank you! :D


You definitely should! Thank you! I do love the less taper I have now. ;)


Thank you! Wow! With all of your beautiful hair it makes sense, but wow! I can't imagine being under that dryer for 3 hours. I sure hope you had a good book with you! Eight hours huh, I thought the 3 was so long! Did you find it worth it?
The process took longer than expected but the results were good. I got a 3" trim too. I had not been in a salon since the mid 80s! So it was my first visit in many years.I really needed the 1hr deep treatment before I grew my hair longer. Too bad it was so far away for me or I would go back soon. I went to Rapunzels in Ohio.
I had to convince them to cut 3"...lol. My hair was 5ft and the trim brought me back to 57".
The whole process was interesting.I never imagined anyone could handle long hair so carefully.

[Lostsoule77]

The process took longer than expected but the results were good. I got a 3" trim too. I had not been in a salon since the mid 80s! So it was my first visit in many years.I really needed the 1hr deep treatment before I grew my hair longer. Too bad it was so far away for me or I would go back soon. I went to Rapunzels in Ohio.
I had to convince them to cut 3"...lol. My hair was 5ft and the trim brought me back to 57".
The whole process was interesting.I never imagined anyone could handle long hair so carefully.

Growing up my mom always cut my hair. Then my sister did. The first time I was in a salon was only a few years ago. Before this I went to 3 others. The first & third cut unwanted layers. The first also cut the whole thing too short for my liking. Coming from home cuts it was such a shock! I was so happy finding this site & Feye's trim method.

Then reading about Madora's I wanted to go there. I knew they would cut how much I really needed (I would cut too little) without cutting more like other salons. I did basically know what to expect going into it from reading people's experiences here. Just hadn't paid attention to the fact that my hair was longer/thicker, or whatever, and would keep me under the dryer so long. :doh:

It took me about 2 hours to get there between the train ride & walking to and from train stations. Was so worth it though and I will go again if I can. Just glad I can start with a good hemline & fresh ends now. As long as I keep up with it I hope to be good. I just have to remember that health is more important than length. ;)

They didn't comb my hair quite as carefully as I do. I cringed a few times. Lol Overall I was more than pleased.

Five feet worth of hair! Wow! I know your hair is extremely long. Just never thought of it like that before. Your hair is gorgeous regardless of length. That just adds the extra element. Makes in unbelievable in a very good way! :D :thud:

[Michiru]

I plan on going to the LA version of this salons soon. What are their prices? I went online and none of their prices are listed. I don't need an exact, but something like 200-300 will be fine. I don't want to be shocked when I go to leave. Your results were great!