Meet Kenia Perez
Location: New York, NY
Occupation: Associate Creative Director (in advertising)
What was the reason you wanted to braid your hair?
Because I always wanted braids
What were your first thoughts/fears about getting braids?
I was scared it would be too heavy or too tight. I was especially scared because I wouldn’t be able to workout if my head hurt or if I wasn’t sleeping well because of the tightness. That’s why I only used to do cornrows and eased my way into other styles. But even the cornrows I was skeptical about because I had gone to braid shops before and the simplest braids hurt.
What was your experience with Hair by Karyne?
Amazing. From not having to leave my house, to the painless experience, and even the fact that she takes her time and does not rush through…I loved it. My scalp feels nice and moisturized after every appointment.
What is/was your favorite protective style?
I love corn rows! A classic.
What kind of reactions do you get from people when they see your protective styles done by Hair by Karyne?
Besides white people at work asking me if this is my real hair or if it hurts or how long it took blah blah blah, the general reaction especially from my friends are just compliments all around. And when I tell them it didn’t hurt, they’re often shocked.
Since getting your hair done by Karyne, how has your hair benefited?
No damage, no breakage, especially because my hair is pretty thin I was scared of that. And besides my hair, I benefit too because I get a break from styling and detangling especially after workouts.
