I think I've went to almost every last one of these beautiful ladies and I am always treated good and with respect. The fact that they speak Spanish doesn't bother me at all, if that's the language they are more comfortable with speaking I'm fine with it. However, I don't think they are talking crap. I'm from California and I'm used to my stylist keeping it real with me so if my hair is really damaged and they tell me I'm not easily offended it's the truth. Also I don't think they have a problem with African American hair, as Latin people come in different colors with different hair textures which is why I love coming here, they are certainly not afraid to straighten some naps and kitchen lol. Since coming here I am actually more comfortable with my natural (unrelaxed) hair. Give these ladies a chance they are educated and cool as hell. Oh yea and remember everyone's hair is different so it will act differently than someone else's hair! You have to find a style right for you. Just keep going and let the ladies get your hair healthy first. The wind will style your hair when you come out the salon hair bouncing!! Lol seriously!