The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

As a woman, there are so many barriers to
living a free and happy life in Egypt. We are of course talking about the
lengths we must go to maintain well-kept, healthy, thick and shiny head of
hair. Pollution, heat and stray eyes all compound our sense of looking
fabulous. Don’t judge us Cairo – it’s just tough looking good, and so sometimes
you need to go that extra mile and get chemical.

Professional
in Mohandiseen is located just across the Shooting Club and has taken it upon
themselves to repair split ends and bring back the volume to damaged hair all over Cairo. As a
matter of fact, they have one designated hair repair specialist who concocts
specific hair masks for these treatments. The first time you visit they will
ask you a few questions regarding the condition of your hair and what results
you hope to gain; then a program is set up where they make you a card and write
down what will be done to you during every visit.

A
treatment will cost you an average of 90LE and it has to be done at least once
a week. It is said that it takes six weeks for you to begin to see the results.
Professional uses well-known hair products such as L’Oreal and Phyto; both
French brands, the former needs less of an introduction as it is quite popular
worldwide, while the less known latter is plant based. They also have a variety
of different serums and shampoos for every hair type.

You can
also go to Professional for a regular wash and blow dry. The styling will set
you back 80LE which is quite a high price for what is a simple procedure. First, you will be
given a head massage during the wash before you are taken to another technician
for the actual styling. If you lack inspiration for your next coif take a look
in all the hair style books they have lying around;  our hair looked great when we left but unfortunately
it didn’t hold up so well the next day.

Though
the salon is pretty basic, with quite a rundown interior, the service is very
good. If you are looking for an affordable spot where they take good care of
your hair, then this is the place to go. Of course, you can also opt for
Keratine treatments and there is a wide choice of hair extensions and wigs
available as well – all of them are made from 100% natural human hair.