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What's the Deal with Curly Cuts?

 Let's talk curly cuts! How to prep for them? What's the difference between them and a regular haircut? How long will I be at the salon? Yadi yada...

Is a curly cut right for me?

Just because you have curly hair doesn't necessarily mean you need a Curly Cut experience. Curly cuts are usually a two (2) hour experience. We go over products used at home, styling routine, debunk myths, and help you make a care plan to better care for your curls outside the salon. We will typically do a dry cut (with your hair in it's natural state, not flat ironed and cut), then a deep cleanse to remove any buildup from the scalp and hair, a gentle cleanse, and a deep conditioner with a hot towel over the hair. At this point, depending on the cut we will either add product into the hair and set you under the hooded dryer, and then finish with the diffuser; do some wet cutting before styling; just diffuse. Because this is a lengthier process and not all hairstylists know how to cut curls, this is a more expensive haircut. If you have extremely dense hair, very tangled hair, or want even more in depth styling lesson, you may need a three (3) hour slot.

If you're an existing client and you're unsure whether or not you need to book/usually do a curly cut, send me a PM on instagram @thetzone_ before booking.

For returning clients, we can do an express curly cut which is just a dry cut and some product thrown in if we're just maintaining the cut we did last time. I wouldn't recommend it for big changes.  It doesn't come with a wash and style. This is a 60 minute (one hour) time slot.

If you have a pixie cut, clipper cut, etc. your appointment will probably only be one (1) hour.

How to Prepare for your Curly Cut

  • Be ready to come in for a consultation first if you're a first time client. Have 1-3 pictures with you ready to show what you want (or maybe even 1-2 of what you definitely don't want). Hairstylists and clients don't generally speak the same language, so just going off of verbal description can be really difficult. 
    • You can also upload any photos and info into my First Time Clients form that you can find at www.sociatap.com/thetzone . The form will ask different questions to get us both through the consultation more easily, and it gives you a chance to gather all of your product info at home.
  • The day of your cut we ask that you come in with CLEAN, detangled, day 1-3 hair that hasn't been in a bun/ponytail (IDEALLY). This is so we know what it looks like, how it falls, it's not stretched out from being pulled up, etc.
  • You're gonna be sitting for awhile, so make sure you're prepared for that! Bring a beverage or a snack, have a phone charger, whatever. We have a small book, game, and zine library you're more than welcome to check out as well
  • Don't expect to rush us. Plan enough time in your day.
  • We prefer you come alone to your appointment, unless it's a circumstance like you're a child, have a disability, or need a translator. If this is the case, make sure your guest isn't looming over us, staring the whole time, being disruptive, etc. It can be really nerve wracking; just think how you would feel if you were having someone eyeball you during your job.
  • If you can get easily overstimulated, while our salon is a pretty calm, and chill environment, sometimes it can get a little loud. Feel free to bring earplugs or earbuds if it'll help!
  • If you're feeling chatty or quiet, that's fine. Don't feel like you need to talk if you don't want to. Feel free to look at your phone, read, whatever.

    A List of Things to Start Caring for Your Hair at Home (in the meantime)
    • Microfiber or t-shirt material towels for your hair
    • Silk or satin pillowcases, bonnets, or hair wraps for sleeping
    • You can use pure aloe juice/gel for dry, flaky scalp AND to hydrate your hair/as a light gel. This is the only RAW anything I recommend for your hair. Any other foods or butters should not be put on your hair. They're too heavy and can cause more harm than good. Yes, that means throw out your raw shea butter, coconut oil, avocados, and rice water. (At least out of your bathroom and bedroom. Keep 'em in the kitchen)
    • I have a whole highlight of tips for curly hair on my instagram. Feel free to look through, find accounts to follow and learn more. (@thetzone_)
    I'll probably add to this as I think up more things, but I hope this was a helpful start!

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