If you have curly hair, you will surely have a bad haircut. Some hairdressers treat curls like straight hair, and that's never good. Others believe that to look good you need to straighten your hair for hours every day… and even if you had the time, would you really do it? This article will give you some tips for finding a wonderful style for your curls while caring for them naturally.
Steps
Step 1. You must know that there is no perfect haircut for all types of curls. Hair cutting depends on the shape of your face, the thickness of your hair, its health, etc
That said, cutting them all to one length is the safest thing to do if you don't quite know what you want, but with such a cut it's very unlikely to reach your potential mile. Short layers may work for some curls, long layers for other types of curls! You ask yourself, what is the solution?
Step 2. Look for a hairdresser who has experience in cutting hair
A hairdresser is more likely to have experience if: He's wearing a nice curly haircut, has been cutting all types of curls for a long time, or has specialized in curly haircuts. Your best bet is to find a hairdresser that has more than one of these characteristics. Let's start with the process.
Step 3. Ask your friends who have curly hair
Did you know that 65% of women have curly hair? Incredible! Ask your friends, colleges, your neighbors, etc. where they cut their curly hair. If your friends have fab curls, you can get some details on their hairdresser.
Step 4. Learn the different methods for cutting curly hair
Unless you want to cut your hair yourself (which isn't always a bad idea), you don't need to study the methods in depth, but general knowledge is required to make an informed decision about the hairdresser.
- First, curly hair can be cut both wet and dry. Advocates of the dry cut are based on the idea that dry curls are very different, because when wet they practically become smooth. The company DevaCurl teaches the Deva cut, done dry, which emphasizes the "S" shape of the curls.
- Proponents of the wet cut argue that wet hair is easier and faster to work with. The Ouidad company teaches the Carve'n'Slice cut, which involves a vertical cut with scissors on wet hair. Some hairdressers use a combination of the methods on dry and wet hair.
Step 5. Search the internet for reviews on hairdressers in your area
It's a fun and impersonal way to find a hairdresser. It is best to choose the hairdresser with the most positive comments, but remember to consider the opinions you find with due caution. The opinions of your friends and those you find on the internet can be both reductive and exaggerated. You will find some sites in the "Tips" section of this guide.
Step 6. Make an appointment for a haircut or consultation
If you are not yet determined to get your hair cut by a particular hairdresser, you can ask for a consultation where you can talk to him. Or, if all of this is too complicated, go straight to cutting.
Step 7. Prepare to cut
Introduce yourself in your usual way of wearing curls, untethered, so that you can assess the condition of your hair. If you want something specific, take pictures of the cut you want with you, bearing in mind that it is not possible to reproduce the same cut if the type of curls or the structure of the hair are different from yours. During the cut, explain to the hairdresser the things you want, for example: a cut that allows you to dry them both straight and curly, a layered cut, with or without bangs, etc.
Step 8. Relax and get your hair cut
Try to be friendly and keep a conversation going.
Step 9. The hairdresser will have to dry your hair completely
Once this is done, make sure you like the new look and if you don't like it, ask for small last minute changes. You are paying for this service and it is better to fix things now rather than later.
Step 10. Let your curls get used to the cut and then decide whether you want to go back to that hair salon or not
Don't hesitate to change hairdresser.
Advice
- If you follow some methods of drying curls, and your hairdresser doesn't, feel free to bring your own products. If they complain just say you have allergies, they are a common problem among women.
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Here are some sites that will be useful for you to search for hairdressers:
- NaturallyCurly.com's Salon Finder,
- Yelp.com
- Deva Salon Finder,
- Ouidad Salon Locator,
Warnings
- There is not enough positive opinion to guarantee that a hairdresser is good for you. Unfortunately, trying and failing is the only way to find out.
- At worst, if you hate your new cut, don't despair! Use hair accessories, hats and clips and make your hair grow back. Read How to Grow Curly Hair, for details. If you just can't fix them, consider going back to the hairdresser for a fix, or going to another hairdresser to fix the problem.
