I see that this thread was on a couple of years ago. As a curly haired girl I know how hard it is to find a decent hairstylist who isn't scared off by curls and doesn't make them look worse. I just had a great experience at a salon in Colliers Wood, SW19, called The Hair Room. It's a small, independent place, and the owner has tons of experience but his prices are super reasonable. For the first time in years, my curls look healthy and I am even wearing my hair down. Wow! Hope that this is helpful for others.