The Griyn Thumb Salon

THIS IS A ZERO STAR! Unilocal MADE ME GIVE 1 STAR!! I don’t think it could get any worse. I’m reviewing as I sit under the dryer for the second time. My hair is natural. I came in and asked for a set on perm rods because I wanted a straighter look. Henny was my stylist. She told me she had been doing hair for over 20 years. Henny told me she could give me the look I wanted with a coil set. She told me the price $ 80 but it would cost an extra $ 20 to take the coils apart. The total would be $ 100. Needless to say she was dead wrong. The end result was nothing short of ridiculous. When I told her I didn’t like it, her response was what do you want me to do? Really? Do I have to ask? I asked the stylist in the next chair for his opinion. While he tried to give his opinion, Henny kept trying to describe my hair. «Oh it’s short on the side, etc. «it’s a tapered cut duh! Fast forward, there was no salvaging this style. The stylist next to her apologized and gave me a 2 strand twist to send me on my way. Didn’t even offer me to sit under the dryer. Mind you it’s 38 degrees outside. But still charged full price. I had to ask to sit under the dryer. Don’t you just hate when a stylist mess up your hair and try to move on as if you’re not there. A waste of $ and time. This wasn’t even worth the gas to drive to the salon. #dontspendyour$here0stars#
I only feel it is fair to provide an update. Woke up the next morning to take the twists done by the gentleman out. They were very nice. He was able to salvage a disastrous hair do. Needless to say. I called back to thank him. He was very apologetic and professional in my opinion. Thanks Mr. Hayes!#thenextbestthingfornaturals# #donotsitinherchair#

****Warning: Lengthy review ahead****
I’m going to try to make this short as possible (if possible). Ok, I first found out about this salon by watching YouTube videos. I was in desperate need of a stylist who specialized in Natural Hair Care, so I decided after watching videos to book an appt. w/​stylist Narada Hayes (AfrikanHairGod, on YouTube). I contacted him via email and he then told me to contact the owner Henny Dorsey to book an appt. No problem. I contacted her and booked an appt. for the following Saturday (8−29−15), at 1:30. I told her what services I desired and she then told me the prices. Let me back up a min… She has a YouTube video titled: «Why Y’all so expensive», basically ranting on how people call and ask for services and ask the question «why are you so expensive» when she tells them the price and other things that «bother» her when ppl ask about prices. Well, I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND why ppl ask that question. I was BLOWN away when she quoted me the price, however, I DID decide to go ahead with my appt. and pay the RIDICULOUS price… Yeah I said it!
I arrive at the salon approximately 2 – 3 mins before 1:30. I walked in and I said hey, b/​c I wasn’t greeted AT ALL. She (Henney) then says «Ericka», I say «Yes». That’s it… no, have a seat Narada will be w/​you shortly, NOTHING! So I sit down and wait… not a long wait though. A few mins later, Narada comes in, and I hear Henney say «Ericka is hear». He finishes what he’s doing then comes and greets me and tells me to have a seat in his chair… ok, now I’m getting excited. He’s friendly, personable, and very knowledgeable and seems like a very eager learner (as he is still in school). He’s very professional looking. Oh yeah about that… let me go back.
Ok, first off, If I’m going to spend a lot of MY HARD EARNED MONEY, I expect to have decent, professional looking people doing my hair. Now, I’m going to try my best NOT to be mean and insulting. I walk in the salon and there’s a stylist who’s a plus-​sized lady who apparently doesn’t know how to dress for her body-type…that’s all I’m going to say, if I say anything else I’d be insulting, and I don’t want to do that. Henny, the owner is walking around in socks! Are you friggn’ serious, dude… Socks, really? And not only that, she isn’t dressed professionally AT ALL! Now my stylist Narada, a breath of fresh air. He has on jeans, a shirt (which I must add was tucked in), and a stylist’s apron! Yaay Narada! I’m sitting here the whole time thinking, «but you’re (Henny) the one who makes YouTube videos about unprofessionalism, and ppl asking questions about the expensiveness of her services»…SERIOUSLY! Ok, this is long enough. I’m going to cut it short.
Narada is an excellent stylist! Would def. go back to him for another style but mos. def. NOT at The Griyn Thumb Salon! Narada himself gets a 5 star rating! Narada, keep up the good work and continue to be professional. Don’t let the unprofessionalism of The Griyn Thumb Salon rub off on you!
P. S. I actually don’t like giving bad reviews… but if the shoe fits…
P. P. S. I also had to end up spending more money b/​c she failed to tell me (after I texted her and asked) that she didn’t have her square to accept cards. I had to pay the ATM fee, plus my bank fee for it not being a ATM affiliated with my bank. Had she told me this, I could have went to my bank and withdrew the money beforehand. Another thumbs down! Ok, now I’m finished!

Today was my first time going to this salon. I have very thick and coarse natural hair so wash days are the absolute worst for me. However my experience at The Griyn Thumb was awesome, no detangling issues or tight braids! Great customer service and service. I’ll definitely be back!

Awesome behind service! Don’t forget to follow them from Instagram! My style is called «yarn twists» love them. They do not hurt at all! I have a big head so it is a lot of hair and fullness. This place has a real chillaxed atmosphere. Henny, Narada, and Shaday are all humble professional educational people they will tell you what’s going on with your hair and hair health. I got purple twists in the front and black in the back. Shoulder length love it! I recommend everybody come here, for all hair services! Color, yarn, cuts, trims, hair education, they do it all. Yes, relaxers too. I had Shaday and Narada both worked on my twists the same time. Henny styled and completed my look. Took 5hours, like I said I have a beautiful big head full of hair! Please give them a try God bless!
Ooooo and the only reason I found this lovely establishment is because of AfrikanHairGod, on YouTube and they have a vast portfolio on IG. I reside in Gwinnett, the drive wasn’t bad at all to Decatur.

My appointment was with Henny, the flat twisting queen. I wanted a flat twisted updo and that’s exactly what I received. I love my new hairstyle and I’m sure to turn heads wherever I go.
Henny was very knowledgeable about natural hair by giving me a full & thorough consultation.
She listened to what I really wanted in a style and she let me know some very important details about my natural hair that really surprised me. The icing on the cake was that I was able to meet the famous youtube vlogger «Afrikanhairgod»
It was a wonderful and pleasant salon visit, I was very impressed and will go back again.