HS: What is your name and where is your salon located?
RM: My name is Ree’C Maye. I operate my business, Shear Perfection by Ree’C, at Shazzi Salon 12124 Central Ave, Mitchellville, MD 20721
HS: Great get so many inquiries from people in the DC/MD/VA area looking for hairstylists. How long have you been doing hair?
RM: Hair as been my passion since the age of 10. I have been working as a professional Hair Stylist for 13 years.
HS: That’s great, you have a lot of experience. What is your specialty? Do you do mostly weaves these days? Do you specialize in quick weaves and natural hair care as well?
RM: My specialty is hair care, hair weaving and hair cutting. These days I do a lot of cuts and weaves. I specialize in a number of different types of weaves including, partial weaves, full weaves, quick weaves, invisible part weaves, net weaves, lace weaves and bonded weaves. I also do natural hair care which includes, but is not limited to, two strand twists, loc maitnance, gel twist, cornrows and feed in cornrows, with or without hair added.
HS: You offer a lot of other services! Many of the Hair Sugar fans have natural hair underneath their weaves so it’s great to know you can tend to the hair underneath as well. What other services do you offer?
RM: I offer wrap & curl, shampoo blow dry & curl, roller wrap, silk wrap, flexi rods, spiral curls, press & curl, full relaxer, touch up relaxer, semi perm color, demi perm color, permanent color, cuts, trims, lace wig, hair treatments, eye brow and makeup services.
HS: You do it all! Makeup too? As a hairstylist and expert weavologist, what do you feel the most important thing is to you when it comes to your clients’ hair?
RM: The most important thing to me when it comes to my clients hair is health. My main goal with every client is to get them to or help them maintain a healthy head of hair.
HS: Healthy hair is key. How do you achieve such natural looking weaves with no lumps?
RM: My ability to achieve natural looking weaves without lumps starts with the foundation(braid pattern). A good foundation is the key to all smooth natural looking weaves.
HS: So tell us something about your braiding patterns. What size braids do you usually use to get a flat lump-free weave?
RM: To get a flat lump free weave, my foundation patterns consist of small cornrows. I do a variety of braiding patters which include the swirl and the horse shoe. I also do patters that are extra small in the front closest to the part and changing up the patter in other areas. All braid patterns that I create, depend on the look that I am creating with the weave.
HS: Can you share with us what braiding techniques you use for middle parts, side parts and no part at all?
RM: For middle part weaves, I use very small braids moving backward across the head or very small on an angle moving diagonally across the head. For side parts, I pretty much use the same techniques, sometimes making minor adjustments, depending on the size and shape of an individuals head and hairline. For weaves with no part at all, I always insure that the top of the braid pattern is very close together insuring that the weave will look as flat and natural as possible.
HS: Braiding patterns are so important and you have lots of great techniques! What type of hair do you like using on your clients?
RM: I like using hair that has a natural sheen look and light weight, such as Remi, 100% Virgin Indian or Malaysian. On the low end, I like to use Milky Way and Bobby Boss.
HS: It’s great you provide some lower-end recommendations as well for those who just want something quick and simple. What is the most popular style your clients are requesting these days?
RM: These days my clients are loving the bob in all lengths and styles and the invisible part weaves, sewn and bonded. The A line bob seems to be the most popular( short in the back and gradually gets long in the front.
HS: The A line bob looks great with a weave. We love Toya Carter’s A line bob she rocks. Tell us a little bit about how you style and cut the weaves after you have worked your magic?
RM: I always style and cut a weave based on the shape of a clients face and her lifestyle. Women who work out typically prefer shorter weaves and women with more day to day flexibility tend to get longer weaves.
HS: Are you offering any specials for new clients or in general?
RM: I do offer a special to all first time clients. Full weave service at $200 which includes the cut and style.( reg. $250 and up).
HS: How many clients do you usually take during the week?
RM: I usually take 2 to 3 weave clients per day averaging out to 12 – 18 weave clients per week. I do this to allow time for other clients with different services.
HS: Are you accepting new clients?
RM: I am always accepting new clients. I love meeting new people and meeting their expectations. The best new clients to see are referred clients, because they already have a good idea of what to expect when the visit Shear Perfection by Ree’C.
HS: We love hairstylists who are so welcoming! What is the best method for new clients to reach you and make an appointment?
RM: The best method for clients to reach me is on my cell phone, 240-898-8731 or email which I receive directly on my cell phone reec78@tmail.com.
It’s been a pleasure talking to you Miss Ree’C! We know the Hair Sugar fans find this very helpful and we look forward to sending some clients your way. Make sure you give Ree’C Maye a call at the number above or shoot her an email to set up your appointment today!
Hairstylist Ree'C Maye showing off her Invisible Part Weave
