african american hairstylists (Syracuse, Watertown, Fort Drum: salon, neighborhood, health)

[jourjamax]

Just moved to Watertown from SC....no African American hairstylists here. Does anyone know of any reputable stylists in Syracuse or reasonable driving distance from Watertown that specialize in ethnic hair (relaxers, cuts, etc). I have really short hair and would like to keep it healthy and nice looking.

[ckhthankgod]

There are quite a few in Syracuse. Try Madears Total Image at 1905 South Avenue. Has a very good reputation. Collins at 309 Crouse Ave. is another one that is a Barber and Beauty Salon. My father was a part time barber there for 20 years. It's a husband and wife owned establishment. Jackson's Coiffure at 517 South Ave. and Tayshi Beauty Salon at 711 South Geddes are two more I know of. For braids, Sophie's African Hair Braiding at 600 N. Salina St. is a place to go to. If there are more, I'll put them up there for you, if necessary.

By the way, where in SC are you from? My mother is originally from Mullins and a lot of the people in the Black community here have a connection to that part of the state with people I've met from Andrews, Dillon, Latta, Lake City and some others. I also was stationed at Fort Drum from 2000-2003. So, I'm familiar with that area as well.

[jourjamax]

Thanks...i will check them out while we're in Syracuse this weekend...I am from Columbia, SC. I have quite a few friends from the areas you mentioned

[NTW]

Try and grow your real hair strong/ it is always good to give your hair a rest from braids
I heard of Sofies salon Just no sure wher they are located. you can google black hair care network also try growing your real hair I cannot stress enough how keeping my real hair healthy ( http://home.earthlink.net/~sawo/broc...airgrowthstix/) this product helped me not panic when I was out of my braids,My hair would fall out so much outside the braids that I just had to keep them in when I traveled for business now I have healthy strong hair

[ckhthankgod]

Sophie's is on North Salina Street in the Little Italy neighborhood. It's across the street from the puppet museum.