Consultation Brochure

It is our pleasure and privilege to serve you. Your satisfaction is our goal. We ask that you take out the time to thoroughly read this brochure. We have made available this text as a part of our ongoing dedication to educate while we beautify. While every situation could not be included, this brochure serves as an informative guide to familiarize you with our company policies.

Consultations

• We offer one-on-one consultations, IN PERSON and Over the Phone, by appointment ONLY, Tuesday thru Fridays from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm and Saturdays - 1:00-4:00 pm. The fees for  consultations are $35.00 for the first 20 minutes; $50 for the first 40 minutes; $75.00 for an hour consultation. In the event that you book an appointment that day, $35.00 of your consultation fee goes towards your appointment price. For In- Person Consultations, we ask that you show up at least ten minutes before your scheduled time to fill out a Consultation Questionnaire.

• The first ten minutes of Phone Consultations are free of charge. Anything beyond ten minutes, will require a consultation appointment for either an In- Person or comprehensive Phone Consultation. Call the salon to schedule your phone consultation (fees above apply). You will need to complete & submit your Consultation Questionnaire before your scheduled appointment.

• Khamit Kinks requires a Non-refundable deposit or Credit Card Authorization is requiredto secure an appointment. We accept most major credit cards, bank cards, and money orders. No personal checks please. If you prefer to use a money order to secure your appointment; once received, we will call you promptly to schedule your appointment.

  You will receive an email appointment confirmation. Please make sure to give us your most accessible email address. We ask that you open your email confirmation and click on the link to confirm your appointment or call to reschedule before the 72 hour  deadline.

  A 72-hour reschedule notice is required to reschedule your appointment without incurring cancellation fees.

Prepare for your Appointment

• Khamit Kinks offers a complimentary shampoo and condition for your initial style. If you require your braids to be removed please let us know when making your appointment. This service requires more time for your appointment and therefore additional fees. 

• It is important to understand that if your hair is not fully combed out, we may have to reschedule your appointment; which means a forfeit of your deposit, a cancellation fee will be charged to your account. Combing out your hair properly is a time consuming process that adds to your appointment time. In the event that we need to reschedule you, another deposit will be required to re-schedule another appointment.

  If we can fit you in for the take out and or comb out, you will be charged per hour for these services. You are not allowed to remove your own braids/twists/weave on the premises of Khamit Kinks. If you prefer to remove your own braids, twists or weave, it must be done prior to arriving to the salon. This service can take from 30 minutes up to three hours or more, extending the time that we have already booked you for. Please be realistic about your needs when booking your appointment. 

• Relaxed hair can be braided. If your hair is natural, there is no need to straighten it prior to your visit.For styles that require synthetic hair, laine, wire, or yarn these materials are included in the price of your hairstyle. Most human hair is not included in the cost of hair styles. Human hair should be ordered through the salon or our website and paid for in advance of your service.

Policy on Children in the Salon (for Parents)

• At Khamit Kinks we strive to provide service for our clients in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.  Therefore, we have to ask that you do not bring children with you to the salon. In the event that you show up with your child, we will have to reschedule your appointment. It is disturbing to other clients and it is not fair to your child to expect them to sit for hours quietly waiting for you to complete your services.

• We ask that you make arrangements to have a sitter for your children so that you can fully enjoy your appointment at Khamit Kinks. It is best that the sitter and child not accompany you to the salon as invariably you will need to attend to the child and this will slow down your service and inconvenience your Stylist and the client following you. 

• We accept children as clients at Khamit Kinks. However, we ask that your child be at least 4 years old and have the maturity to be able to sit long enough to have their hair serviced. We require that you accompany children under 12 years old while they are having their hair serviced. In the event that your child is not able to tolerate having their hair done, we will be forced to discontinue their services.

  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Getting your Hair Braided

• Please be on time. Appointments that are not honored within one hour of your appointment time with no notification of a late arrival may have to be canceled due to scheduling conflict and deposits may be forfeited. 

• Based on previous experience we can give you a general estimation of the time it will take to complete your style. However, every situation is different and special. The time it takes to complete your service can vary. Sometimes styles run longer and sometimes shorter than expected. For best results we ask that you do not rush your stylist. For those who are having a style that takes 6 or more hours, we recommend that you do not have your hair done on the same day as important engagements. Some styles like Extension Locs may require a two day session.

• Our waiting area is limited and is used for consultations and customers waiting to be serviced. Therefore we kindly ask that you please refrain from bringing along a number of friends and family to wait for you while you are having your hair done. If you bring a guest your guest are not allowed to be on the salon floor. They must wait for you in the waiting area.

• When having your hair done, if at any point you see your style is not going the way we agreed, please let us know as soon as you know. After the style is finished it will be too late for any adjustments to be made.

Caring for your Braids

• Your style can last from 1 week to 3 months according to the technique and your maintenance and grooming.

• The term "braids" can include many types of techniques such as Singles, Cornrows, Casamas, Trini, Thread-wraps, Silky Dreads, Flat Twists, etc.

• For styles that can be shampooed, dilute your formula first. This prevents your scalp from drying out and prevents a dull film from forming on your braids.

• When shampooing, you may massage your scalp with your fingertips. Use a small comb between the braids, stroking from side to side, to clean thoroughly.

• Shampooing twice per month should be sufficient unless you swim, itch or sweat profusely.

In some cases, a full shampoo will destroy a style or alter it completely. In this case, we recommend a Dry Shampoo method. A dry shampoo may be achieved by using a damp cloth to cleanse the scalp. 

• Take a damp cloth and go through the partings in your hair, wiping your scalp with the damp cloth thoroughly.
• Repeat this procedure for several rounds. Rinse the cloth out with soap and water with each round.
• Then using an astringent (Sea Breeze, Witch Hazel, or diluted Tea Tree Oil) place one of these items on the cloth and go through the scalp again.
• Oil the scalp with any one of Khamit Kinks' special, formulated, hair oils. This will refresh your scalp in the event that you cannot have a full shampoo. We also offer this service in the salon if you prefer a professional to do this job for you. Liquid oils are best because they penetrate the scalp, giving it moisture and stimulation. Ask about our selection of handmade, natural liquid oils.

• We offer many Twist Styles. Most of the techniques are similar. What makes the Twist styles appear different is the hair used to create the Twist styles. Some Twist styles can be maintained at home while other Twist styles require salon maintenance services for best results and longevity of your Twist style. The same is true of Weave styles

• We highly recommend that you return to the salon for regular maintenance services. These services include touch-ups (the hair line braids are removed and re-braided) for long term braid styles. Touch-ups prevent hairline breakage. A touch-up also refreshes your braid style and prolongs the life of the hairstyle.

• We offer many different Textured Weaves styles. These weaves are achieved with a cornrow base, for the new, loose, and natural looking, textured appearance. Please inquire for more details.

• For Cornrow styles, cover the hair with a silk scarf when sleeping, changing clothes and under your shower cap. Large Cornrow styles, such as Goddess braids and Cherokee braids, should not be shampooed.

• Most braided styles can last 3 months and remain attractive. However, after that time, your hair may begin to lock. Combing out the Locs can cause damage, therefore it is advisable that you always remove all braided styles after 3 months. We may be able to unlock your hair, however this service requires an additional fee.

Locs

• Khamit Kinks is here to service your Locs, regardless of their condition. We also offer repair and extension Locs for damaged Locs. For Starter Locs, we offer the single twist method using a comb. The Palm Rolling method, is the foundation technique used for most Loc maintenance. It is a technique of rolling each individual section. This process enables your locs to grow uniformly in both length and width.

• We now offer Sister Locks. Please check out our Locs page for more details or you may visit the Sister Lock website www.sisterlocks.com 

• For longer lengths (5" or more) and hard to Loc hair (straighter textures) we recommend a 2 Strand Twist. This method is two pieces of hair twisted together very much like Senegalese Twists. This style can stay in for up to 3 months before Locking. It's a great way to try the loc look if you're uncertain about Locking. For maintenance, we suggest coming into the salon every 4-6 weeks for palm rolling.

• If you have already started your Locs we can help you maintain them. We offer you the basics as well as specialty treatments including: shampoo, conditioner, hot oil, henna, coloring,scalp treatments, manicuring and clipping, joining together of weak locs, herbal rinses, etc.

• We also offer Extension Locs. This is a simulated loc procedure that is recommended for those who want instant Locs. Extension Locs can be used for locs that need repair, or to lengthen your locs, or to make some of your Locs that may have thinned look thicker provided you have enough hair at the scalp to support the additional weight of the Extension Locs.