Petite Hair & Nails

I’ve waited a few months to write this review to try to take some of the emotion out of it and write an unbiased account of my experience. There aren’t that many places in Sacramento that do natural hair. I was in desperate need of a trim. It had been over a year since I’d had my hair professionally trimmed, and I’d been doing self trims that just weren’t doing it right. I found reviews here and on other sites that mentioned that Vickey knew how to do natural hair. I scheduled an appointment for a Saturday morning.
It should have been a sign that when I arrived, there were no other clients. In all my life of going to salons (especially before going natural) I’ve never seen a salon empty on a Saturday. They do have a policy that they won’t double book, which sounds good in theory, but in practice doesn’t quite work. My appointment ended up taking about 4 – 5 hrs (explained below) and there was one person who was supposed to come in after me. Because they don’t double book, meaning two clients can’t be there at the same time, they cancelled the appointment of the person after me. I know I would have been pissed if I were that person.
At first, every thing was going well with the appointment. Despite how negative this review is, the one positive is that Vickie is a truly nice and friendly stylist. Washing and conditioning my hair went well. It started to go south when she went to trim. She didn’t want to trim on soaking wet hair, so she set me under the dryer for a little bit. By the time she started trimming, my hair had dried significantly… and she was combing it out to trim. I have very thick, coarse 4a/​b hair. You DO NOT comb my hair out dry. If you’re going to do a dry cut, it should be in the DevaCut style where the stylist separates natural curls, but doesn’t comb. I could hear the stands popping as she combed. I really should have gotten up at that moment.
I had asked for my hair to be styled with a flexirod set. After trimming, she started putting in the flexirods. Like I said before, I have a really thick head of hair. Vickie had very few of the thicker flexirods, and mainly used the thin sizes. These are really too small for my hair. She should have suggested a different style if those were the only flexirods they had in the shop. She sprayed some sort of setting lotion or leave-​in in my hair after she combed out sections (on dry hair again… more hair popping sounds). It took about 2 hr for her to set my hair. After all the flexirods were in, she tried to set me under the dryer. I couldn’t fit. She proceeded to take out the flexirods in the front because those were the most dry, in order for me to fit. I stayed under the dryer for about 20 – 30 minutes before she took me out and started undoing the set. Most of the curls were still somewhat moist or damp, with a few completely dried. All of them were too small with no real definition to the curl.
Knowing that the process took ridiculously long, Vickey did (verbally) offer me $ 10 my new appointment… which I guarantee I won’t be using.
By the time I go home, I had a half-​frizzed, half-​tiny sprial curled head. I wanted to cry. In the end, I still had single-​strand knots at the ends of my hair, so the trim wasn’t even worth it. The next time I washed my hair, I had to have a looooong detangling session.
Four months later, I got my hair trimmed at a salon in Houston, and it was such an amazing feeling to have properly trimmed hair.

I went to this shop because of the reviews about natural hair. I wanted to lighten my hair and have it styled. I met with Vickey who I thought had a great personality. My hair was medium brown and I just wanted to go a shade lighter. I picked a color and Vickey went work. Time to rinse – I look in the mirror and my hair was Black! Vickey took me outside to show me that my hair was light… she said it was the lighting in the shop. First time I looked, I was surprised that my hair looked light outside. So, we went back inside and she rinses it again, because she saw she missed a spot. She flat twisted my hair and while I was under the dryer I had an itch and scratched… hand came back blue/​purple! I told Vickey this and she said it was because my hair was wet! What?! But, I let it pass… she’s so nice! She twists my hair and put me under the dryer. She took me out from under the dryer and I look in the mirror! OMG! It was Horrible! It was still wet, half twisted and dripping of dye. I was so unhappy but willing to pay for her services. She told me as I was getting ready to pay that they only take cAsh and/​or checks, so, I had to find an ATM since I only had my debit and credit cards. While out looking for the ATM, blue/​black dye was dripping on my clothing. Vickey told me the color was black because 1. My hair was damaged and 2. Because of the previous dye I used! She offered to fix my hair the next day and initially I agreed. When I got home my husband was speechless! He saw all the dye on my blouse (which I should have insisted they reimburse me for it) but also he said my hair looked purple. I jumped in the shower to rinse out the excess dye… washed it 5 times!!! Three days later I am still washing dye out of my hair!

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I have been in Sacramento for 6 years and have been VERY sceptical about a hair salon to take my teenage daugter to.
Early this year my daughter decided to stop getting relaxers and go natural. It has been a rough road doing it alone, but that is all over now.
We went in to the shop for a consultation and they also were able to fit her in for services. This wa nice beacuse we didn’t have to come back and the wait was minimal.
Everyone there was extremly friendly, even the other patrons. I felt comfortable, welcome, unjudged and at ease. My daughter and I were blown away at how realxing, friendly and welcoming the environment was. Music selection was nice, conversations were appropraite, no gossiping or judging others.
My daughter was nervous about how they would react to her hair. Fortunately, they assured us her hair wasn’t too bad off and they would help get it healthier and more manageable if we chose to continue serves. Yes, we will be back every other week.
To top it all of the price wasn’t outrageous. Great people, great service and great prices. Can’t get too much better than that.
BEST OF ALL… my daughter loves her hair. It looks healthy, straightened without a relaxer, flows, shines, manageable and beautiful!!!
As a matter of fact I will be getting my hair done with my daughter!!!

This review will be short and technically should only be zero stars because the stylist, and I believe owner of the salon, stood me up so I never received any service.
I was referred to Yvonne and was excited about trying her out. It is the holidays and we are all very busy, especially on the last few weekends before Christmas. I had made an 8:30am appointment on Sat. When I arrived, I was told Yvonne wasn’t there and that she was in Hawaii. I think it’s safe to assume that a trip to Hawaii didn’t come up that morning before 8:30am.
If that is how she treats her prospective customers I certainly don’t want to become a patron.

Worth the trip if you don’t live close to the area. Great music, art, and staff. So happy to have found an all natural nail tech. Jamila is the best!

An amazing Groupon deal brought my boyfriend and I here to get manicures and pedicures. Loved everything about this place! Good music, great art and even better people! Jamila was the woman who did our mani/​pedi. She is such a sweety, really genuine person. We enjoyed every moment of being there and definitely plan on making our way to Petite Hair and Nail again.

Decided to check this place out because of a Groupon that offered a manicure and pedicure for $ 25.
So, I had an appointment with Jamila. She was really nice and fun to talk, plus she did an amazing job with my nails.

Does anyone know if Akilah has moved? I am new to the area and looking for a stylist to care for my natural hair.

Yvonne is outstanding. I found her on the Unilocal website, and based on the reviews, I thought I’d give her a try. I am an executive manager, and very picky and particular about hair stylists.
Yvonne knows what’s doing. She’s a very good stylist, but she also understands how to achieve healthy manageable hair.
Her shop is pleasant, very comfortable and inviting.
A great find !!!

My review for Petite Hair & Nail will be short since I was mostly working with Akilah and she’ll be moving to her own salon downtown in the next two weeks, in which I’ll see her again and write a review (for her services) then.
That said, I had a wonderful time going to Petite Hair & Nail. Sometimes going to the hair salon can be daunting, specially if you’re new. Not so here; the ladies were always nice and informative, asking if I’d like water or tea and helping me find the information for another stylist (business cards, flyers) if they weren’t there themselves. Everyone has always had smiles on their faces, and they all looked genuinely pleased to be there working and meeting everyone who came in.
I didn’t use their services, but someone came in while I was there once to get their nails done and the area and the beautician were both clean and everything looked comfortable. All around a solid place even if it’s out in the middle of nowhere.
TL;DR: GO go go if you have natural hair, wavy hair, kinky hair, straight blonde hair, hair that’s falling out, too much hair, nails that need to be done, you want permanent eyebrows, etc.

My boyfriend and I visited the Midtown location of this salon, which only provides the massages and facials listed on their site and also available at their full service salon on Howe Ave. We had purchased a $ 59 Groupon good for two 60-​min massages. It was worth every penny and more! Venie did my massage, and she was just wonderful. It was hands down the shortest hour of my life! She asked beforehand what type of pressure I wanted and where I wanted the attention placed most. She worked the knots out of my back, periodically asking how things were. Her partner worked on my BF and we were both extremely pleased (he even fell asleep). The room was serene and relaxing, located in the lower level of an old Victorian Midtown mansion. Amazing experience, and we will definitely be back.

I am so glad I made that call today because Yvonne did such an amazing job; granted how much damage my hair had gone through after a bad spontaneous unguided decision by a stylist to bleach my hair. She was able to get the bleach off and still style my hair with a gorgeous do. Being that I am new to the area, it is so nice to find someone that can care for my hair without any biasness and someone that only wants to help my hair become healthier. Yvonne understood and sympathized with my situation and in turn made everything better in the end. The compliments just wont stop and I am very excited to finally have a permanent stylist; too bad it took me ruining my hair with bleach before it happened. But it’s a good feeling never having to worry about getting my hair done :)

I started going to Yvonne about a year ago now but originally, I was being serviced by the owner of the Spot (another Sacramento hair salon) and had only came into Yvonne’s salon to buy Avalon/​Kera Care products. We exchanged formalities, talked about my schooling and then current hair dresser, I purchased my products and left.
However, I returned to Yvonne soon after my second time going to the J-​spot-​not only was by hair getting worse but I wound up waiting for 3 hours before my old stylist started on me! Now as a black woman, I know how it can be in the hair salon as far as time, but after, receiving no apology, and sub par service… I dialed the number for Petite Hair and Nails salon and scheduled an appt. with Ms. Yvonne.
Now, I know us Black women has many different types of hair, and the type of hair a stylist is familiar working with matters to us. Mine is the «good olé descendant from West African slaves» type of hair and I’ve had a relaxer since I was about 13 years old. When I went to see Yvonne my hair was horrible. I am not exaggerating when I say that 6 – 7 inches of my hair had broken off within that year, it was dry, brittle, weak, and constantly breaking. I’ve always had long hair and didn’t know what was going on but Yvonne promised that she would be able to bring my hair back, just give her some time. Now I had heard that same line from many beauticians before, but this time the promise was kept.
Also, just FYI, I’ve seen Yvonne work with a more loosely-​curled or wavy hair texture (the quote on quote «good hair»), natural hair and Caucasian women’s hair. Always phenomenally done might I add.
Not only did I leave the salon that day with what seemed like a new head of hair, but after I washed and conditioned it myself it still felt healthy! I had less shedding, and more body just after my first appt. Yvonne told me that within the year she’d have me at the length of a nice bob. I just smiled and said, «oh OK». Eventually I had her weave my hair (which I also loved) and by the time I took it out (the second time) my hair had literally grew 4 inches and low and behold had a bob. Still, my hair was ridiculously healthy and manageable! I essentially had no more breakage, and I was just approaching the one year mark of working with her.
Sorry to go on this long tirade and exposition before getting to the point! But I felt it was necessary that you understand a bit of my hair story so you can maybe grasp the miracle that Yvonne worked and continues to work on my hair. Not only is the atmosphere in the salon young and vibrant it is also mature and respectful for older or more conservative women as well. I don’t how she’s managed to achieve such a balance, but she has.
Not only does she has many years of experience doing hair, she also has a medical background. This means that you are truly receiving a hair care service when she is working with your hair. Yvonne is educated, married, and has a successful business and children-​not to mention phenomenal at her job; all of this means that I get school advice (I attend UC Davis), boy advice (I’m 22), work advice and life advice all while getting my hair treated and styled.
Now, I’m assuming if you’re Unilocaling Yvonne/​the Salon you are in need of a stylist/​salon. If that is the case you have one of two options:
1. Don’t call Petite Hair and Nails salon (@ 916−383−2408) and continue your life of hair tragedy.
…or
2. Call Petite Hair and Nails salon (@ 916−383−2408) and start your journey towards healthy hair and a peace of mind (because we all know when our hair is wrong we are ridiculously stressed!)
But all jokes aside, Yvonne worked wonders for my hair, and while I’m sure there are other great stylist in the Sacramento area, I’d vouch for Yvonne any day of the week. If you have hair problems even remotely similar to mine give her a call. Or, if your hair is fine, but for whatever reason you need a new stylist, still, give her a call.
Best of Luck,
Staci

I had a excellent appt in December/​early January. I have two diff hair textures since I am still growing out a texturizer but I was definitely hooked up. The service was timely and I felt that I was very well taken care of. We chatted the whole time while I was getting my hair twisted (2-​strand twists) and it didn’t bother me at all. Offered water, refreshments — this place is very professional. It was nice to have good, friendly conversation among professional women who enjoy what it is that they do (and they do it so very well!)
I just moved to the Sacramento area for work and I am SO glad that Unilocal was there to help me find an affordable hair cure!

Just called for a consultation. Yvonne answered her cell on her way to the salon and suggested that Akilah (sp?) would be the perfect stylist for my natural hair. She sais she would have Akilah get back to me within 30 minutes. Yvonne then called back to say that Akilah was with a client and that she doesn’t talk on the phone while with clients. Done. Sold. That’s a definite first and I like it! I’ll rate them again after my consult tomorrow.
4-​star rating stands! I have transitioned from relaxed hair to natural sister twists and I L-​O-​V-​E it. Akilah is patient, kind, courteous and quick. Is that even possible in a stylists? Only took me 43 years to find her!!!

Yvonne helped me purchase the proper products to take care of my daughters natural hair. She was very helpful and informative about what products to use and how to use them.
Thanks
Nena

Best salon for african american hair… akilah is the bomb… master loctician and natural hair care. Great spot for nails too… vicki I love my gelish manicure. Can’t wait to go back. Salon is upscale, super clean and comfortable… so happy I found them.

I am a black woman who is newly natural, after researching many black hair salons in the sacramento area I found Petite Hair and Nails, I was blown away by the professionalism and kindness of Evonne and her staff!!! I went in desperate and with a tight budget and spoke with Evonne and she took care of me, I left with beautiful braids, shaped brows and even nail polish! I love this woman, needless to say I will be back for all of my hair and brow appointments. I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for me!

I first heard of this Petite Hair and Nails because they were doing a presentation on how to take care of ethnic or African American hair. They went through their philosophy, tips, products the whole works. The presentation was done by Yvonne and Akelah. They don’t believe on being on the phone while doing your hair, you are their focus.
I went back because I was so impressed. Both ladies are very intelligent, very respectful and nice people. It is a pleasure to see them. Akelah did a «consult» on my hair and went over specifics related to my hair and we tried different product to see how it worked. Since she considered that a consult, I was not charged for her services, even though I was in there for over an hour picking her brain and having her help me.
Vickie waxed my eyebrows and did a fabulous job! They have never looked so good.
Overall, everyone in their is super nice. I have had nothing but good things to say about them.