I am from out of town and booked an appointment at Cathay a week in advance of a wedding I was travelling for. I picked Cathay based on its location and reviews of people I know in the area. When I arrived I waited 15 mins past my appointment time and my hairdresser wasn't sure he could give me the straight iron curls I wanted because my hair is so thick, which I have never heard before. After washing my hair he seemed to think it would be okay to curl. I was amazed at how fast and experienced he was at curling. I was in and out of the salon within an hour and very happy with my hair. I was most happy when I saw the price of approximately $18! Despite the no-frills service, I was blown away by this price point. I definitely will return if I am in the area. If you are looking to get your hair curled ask for Raymond.