If you're a curly, then you've probably
experienced a bad haircut mishap. Some
hairdressers treat curlies like their hair is
straight, which never turns out well. Others will
insist that your hair will look better with hours
of straightening every day... yet even if you had
the time, would you use it for doing that? This
article will give you tips for finding a good
stylist for your curls, with an emphasis on
natural care.
!! Steps !!
* Understand that there is no universal, best haircut [1] for every
type of curly hair. Haircuts depend on your face structure, how
thick your hair is, the health of your hair, etc. With that said,
all one length is the safest way to go if you have no idea what
you want, but you are unlikely to reach your hair's full potential
that way. Short layers may work well on one head of curls, while
long layers may be the solution to another head! Ay ay ay! What's
the solution you ask?
* Find a hairstylist [2] who's experienced with
cutting curly hair. A hairstylist is more likely to be experienced
if: they have well maintained curls themselves, they have been
cutting all types of hair curls for a long time, or they have been
specially trained to cut curls. It's best to look for a
combination of these traits in your curly hair stylist. Let's get
started on the process.
* Ask your curly friends. Did you know 65
percent of women have curly hair?[1] [3] Amazing! Get out there
and ask your friends, co-workers, your neighbors, etc. where they
get their curls cut. If your friends have fabulous curls, you'll
be able to get the skinny on their hairstylist too.
Learn about 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 have to study the methods intensely, but you should have a
general understanding so you can make educated decisions about
stylists.
* First, curly hair can be cut wet or dry. Proponents of dry cuts
base their method on the idea that curls dry much differently than
virtually, straightened out wet hair. The DevaCurl company teaches
the DevaCut, which is given dry, and emphasizes the "S" shape of
the curl.
* Proponents of wet cuts state that the hair is easier and faster to
work with. The Ouidad company teaches the Carve n' Slice cut,
which involves running scissors vertically through wet hair. Some
stylists use a combination of methods and dry or wet hair cutting.
* Salon finders online are easy to use and fast. Use a website
to search for hair stylist reviews in your area. This is a fun,
impersonal way to find a hair stylist. Your best bet is to go for
the stylist with the most positive reviews, but remember to take
everything stated with a grain of salt. Personal opinions from
friends or online users can often be under-exaggerated or
over-exaggerated. Some salon finder sites are suggested below
under "Tips".
* Schedule an appointment for a haircut or a consultation. If you're
not set on getting your hair cut by a certain stylist, you can
schedule a consultation, where you just sit down and talk with the
hairdresser. Or if that's too much hassle, you can spring for a
cut!
* Prepare for the haircut [4]. Come in with your hair done the way
you usually wear it curly, not thrown up into a bun, so they can
assess the state of your hair. If you want something specific,
come in with pictures of the cut you want, keeping in mind they
won't be able to replicate it exactly if your curls and bone
structure are different. Be firm throughout the haircut and
mention things you want, for example: a cut you can style straight
or curly, a cut that can be put up in layers, bangs or no bangs,
etc.
* Don\'t freak out.Relax [5] and have your hair cut. Be friendly
and try to keep a conversation going.
* If they know what they\'re doing they\'ll probably use a
diffuser [6] as pictured.Have the stylist dry your hair
completely. Once it's done, make sure you like how it lookes and
if not, ask for a few last minute alterations. You're paying for
their service and it's better to fix things now rather than later.
* Sometimes you and your curls will experience a little
"haircut" shock.Let your curls get used to the cut and then decide
whether you want to return to that stylist or not. Change stylists
boldly, and without hesitation.
!! Video !!
!! Tips !!
* If you follow the curly girl method [7] and your stylist does not,
feel free to bring in your own products. If they make a fuss, just
say you have allergies, which is a common problem for many women.
Here are a few salon finder sites that you might like to try:
* NaturallyCurly.com's Salon Finder,
http://www.naturallycurly.com/topics/view/stylist-salon-finder [8]
* Yelp.com
* Deva Salon Finder, http://www.devaconcepts.com/about/agreement1
[9]
* Ouidad Salon Locator, http://www.ouidad.com/Salon-Locator [10]
!! Warnings !!
* No amount of training or good reviews will guarantee a stylist is
right for you. Unfortunately, trial and error is the only way to
find out.
* If worst comes to worst, and you hate your
new haircut, don't despair! Make use of hair accessories, hats,
and bobby pins and grow your hair out. See How to grow longer
curly hair [11] for details. If you can't make it work, consider
going back to the hairdresser for a fix, or having another
hairdresser fix your hair.
!! Related WikiHows !!
* How to Get a Haircut That Fits Your Personality [12]
* How to Cut Your Own Hair [13]
* How to Follow the Curly Girl Method for Curly Hair [14]
* How to Style Curly Hair [15]
* How to Choose a Haircut That Flatters Your Facial Shape [16]
!! Sources And Citations !!
!! Article Tools !!
* Read on wikiHow
*
Links:
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[1] http://www.wikihow.com/Find-a-Good-Haircut
[2] http://www.wikihow.com/Describe-to-a-Hair-Stylist-What-Hair-You-Want
[3] http://bemoreconfident.info/#_note-0
[4] http://www.wikihow.com/Get-the-Haircut-You-Want-at-the-Salon
[5] http://www.wikihow.com/Image:First-Haircut-%26-not-happy-about-it.jpg
[6] http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Diffuser_191.JPG
[7] http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-the-Curly-Girl-Method-for-Curly-Hair
[8] http://www.naturallycurly.com/topics/view/stylist-salon-finder
[9] http://www.devaconcepts.com/about/agreement1
[10] http://www.ouidad.com/Salon-Locator
[11] http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Longer-Curly-Hair
[12] http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Haircut-That-Fits-Your-Personality
[13] http://www.wikihow.com/Cut-Your-Own-Hair
[14] http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-the-Curly-Girl-Method-for-Curly-Hair
[15] http://www.wikihow.com/Style-Curly-Hair
[16] http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Haircut-That-Flatters-Your-Facial-Shape
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