Hair and nail Salon??

mariej · May 21, 2009

I`d really love to know what to expect from the hair and nail salons in cuba. Whats your experience with this??

fudgie · May 21, 2009

I did get my hair done at the salon but not my nails. I wasn't going to but decided the day before that I would. I was worried doing it but my plan was to keep it simple. At the salon they didn't have the products or equipment that I was use to so that made me worry more. I just told her that I wanted really loose curls, half back with my veil and hair flower. She started putting velcro rollers in tight to my head all over, wrapped a net over them, and put me in the hair dryer for about 45 min. I was so worried but it turned out great. She definitely knew what she was doing and I was more than pleased. I even did test curls at home and couldn't get the curl I wanted but she managed

jackobelle · May 22, 2009

I have never been, but I heard that the nail salons don't have a great selection of nail polish. I'd bring my own from home and leave it there, the nail lady will appreciate the gift.

I guess it depends on the resort as to if they have spa services. What resort are you going to?

mariej · May 22, 2009

I'm getting married at Barcelo marina Palace. I'm not sure exactly what I want to do to my hair and not knowing the hairdresser makes me nervous.

Also, we will be in cuba for a week before the wedding so i don't think my nails will hold up if i get them done here either. I'm sure they will be able to do a simple french manicure, right?? :S

Dmitri_Markine · May 22, 2009

Bring pictures for the hair salon and your own stuff for the make up. I've heard a few complaints from wedding parties about their make-up selection and quality.

Amarillis · May 22, 2009

Ok... so if you scope out my planning thread you can read all about how crazy worried I was about my hair... I asked a girlfriend of mine (not a wedding party member) to be my "HAIR MANAGER" we did a trial here at home, and she photographed all the stages. I printed the photos all out and brought them with me to Cuba....

60 pictures in total were printed and placed in a photo album

I then went to the local professional beauty supply store and purchased a box of pro bobby pins, joico brand mousse, gel, and ultimate high humidity hairspray. I was ready.

On the morning of the wedding we ventured to the salon - I was still nervous.

My Hair Manager toted along all of the products we would need. The Barcelo Marina Palace only has one hairstylist -- Maria -- and she was absolutely amazing. An absolutely beautiful woman, so kind and gentle.

She really loved a white hair flower I was wearing (from one of those accessory stores) and asked if at the end of my vacation if I would sell it to her for her daughter. I immeadiately gave her the flower, and at the end of our stay -- dropped off other hair accessories, and left all the professional products with her. She was very appreciative.

at the salon