How to find a good hairstylist?

[WildInTheWind]

Originally Posted by amber

My friend with really long hair swears by leaving her conditioner in, not rinsing it out. But she hates even a hint of poofiness to her curly hair. She won't even let me brush it at all. And she doesn't brush. She uses Pantene conditioner/shampoo combo. Her hair is down to her waist, though...

SHe doesn't wash out her conditioner?! Does her hair look waxy or greasy all the time? I know if I don't rinse my conditioner out thouroughly my hair looks dirty again. I only brush my hair when it's wet. Or else it looks terrible and the curl comes out.