If you have curly hair but struggle to wear it naturally and perfect your styling technique, it could be because of your haircut, not the products. Curly hair needs specific care in order for it to achieve that defined and voluminous look. Here are our picks for the best Denver salons for a curly cut.
What Makes A Curly Cut Unique
A curly hairstylist will use different techniques than you may be used to in order to help your curls stand out on their own.
During the average curly cut, your stylish will first cut the hair while it is dry. Dry cutting helps them to see how your natural hair will sit and can help them prevent taking off more length than you’d like. Since curly hair will obviously shrink up once it dries, stylists generally prefer to start by familiarizing themselves with your natural texture while it’s dry.
During this process, they will also often cut the hair by each individual curl to produce the exact shape a client is looking for. With this method, they have more control over the hair and can precisely cut rather than cutting in large sections. These techniques are can take your curly hair from frizzy and overwhelming to defined and easy to handle.
Salons in Denver
Whether you’re new to curly cuts or you already know what you want in a stylist, our city likely has a salon that fits your needs. Below are some of our favorites for curly cuts in Denver.
Devana Salon
If you are wanting to look into a curly cut but don’t know if it’s right for you, Devana Salon offers curl consultations before scheduling a haircut.
At these consultations, the staff can answer all possible questions and give valuable insight on products, care and cuts. Each curl specialist on the Devana team is trained in their trademark The CurlPrint™ Haircut. The CurlPrint process includes an analysis of your face shape, curl pattern, density and hair growth patterns, which the stylist then uses to create a customized hair design that best complements you.
With hundreds of rave reviews and client testimonials, Devana Salon is a Mile High-trusted salon that works with their clients to make all curly hair dreams come true.
Juhdet’s Curly Hair Salon
Juhdet’s Curly Hair Salon is another great options for curly girls of all ages. Owned by Juhdet Connor, her mission is to help clients embrace and love their natural texture. She’s also passionate about instilling confidence in young girls who are struggling to understand their curls and need help with styling. Connor is a a certified hair loss specialist as well, committed to helping clients who are experiencing thinning hair.
Juhdet’s is known amongst Denver residents for honesty about what product work and don’t work and the ability to make clients feel important and not rushed. Connor has years of experience working with curly hair and an expert familiarity with exactly what products can help all curl types healthy and strong.
Curl Maven
Curl Maven, an individual practice by entrepreneur Brittany Struve, is another amazing option for professional techniques and styling guidance.
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Struve’s curl appointments include an in depth consultation, a clarifying treatment and a customized styling lesson so you can recreate the style on your own after you leave the salon. She also curl clinics and hair transformation courses to help clients refine their routines, work through damage and gain a better understanding of what works best for their curl types. From wavy to tight curls, she has you covered.
More Than Curly
As the first chemical-free curly hair salon in Denver, More Than Curly began when founder Melissa Vaz was unable to struggled to find a salon that specialized in textured hair like hers. So, she created her own — and has been helping Denver residents fall in love with their curls ever since.
Now operated by both Vaz and her husband Jason, More Than Curly is a self-proclaimed “multi-cultural, drama-free and peaceful salon” that offers curly cut sessions, education for at-home styling and braiding and protective styles. With no chemicals and a team of highly experienced specialists, More Than Curly is a safe place for all curly hair types — and the people those curls are attached to.
Products For Curly Hair You Should Be Using
All of the salons mentioned above offer a list of brands they trust for curly hair. Some standout favorites include Innersense, Natulique, and Ouidad. All of these brands focus on organic products that help to combat frizz and give curls what they need depending on your hair type. On the Ouidad website in particular, you can shop recommended products based off your curl pattern, with advice from real hairstylist you’ll be sure to checkout with a product that will give you your desired results.
Other brands that will guarantee good results are Moroccan Oil and Keratin Complex. Similar to Ouidad, the Moroccan Oil page offers a hair quiz that designs your perfect hair routine using their products. It asks you about your hair texture, goals and concerns, and recommends a plethora of product options that will help you get your dream hair.
If you are ready to ditch the frizzy mess and embrace the beauty your curls could be, then its time to book your curly cut. Check out any of the salons that made the list for a consultation, cut and guaranteed confidence: all located in Denver and ready to help you find the curly style for you!