A question about cutting curly hair

[nellyitsme]

I have thick curly/wavy and am a bit frustrated by how it's been cut recently. I've found a hairdresser I like but every time she cuts my hair she blowdries it straight to cut it As she says it helps her get it cut right. But it doesn't seem to stick out and it right once I've washed it and it's gone back to its usual wavy kinky.

I'm thinking that she should be following the hair growth and going with the curl. Am I right about this and if so, do need to look for a specialist in cutting curly wavy hair? I'm a bit disappointed as I like my current hairdresser

Why do you liker if she's not giving you a haircut you like, which is what you're paying for?

You're not paying for coffee and a chat with a free haircut.

Go to someone that has experience cutting curly hair.

@ICanTuckMyBoobsInMyPockets I know. I like her she's nice and friendly and was recommended by friends and I asked them if she could cut my kind of hair before I went to her But it's dawning on me that maybe she's not getting my hair right - after the first cut I thought it was me but I'm thinking maybe not after the 2nd cut

I have the same hair type as you - you need to get a new hairdresser! I have had the same experience and it was because the hairdresser did not have experience of cutting curly hair and want comfortable doing it. In my experience the best people to cut curly hair are salons with older clientele - think perms and blue rinse. They cut curly hair day in day out and I always get a decent cut at a reasonable price!

Thanks @Frostyapples that's a good piece of advice - i hadn't thought of that but it makes a lot of sense

I have very long thick curly hair.., basically like Jess Glynne.

The best way to cut is when wet.
So have a wash & cut.
I tend to not have mine blow dried & allow to dry naturally if not doing anything after.
Otherwise get them to use the diffuser!!

Finding someone that specialises in curly hair was the best thing I ever did.

If you can find someone trained in 'Devacut' it will be worth every penny.

@EdWinchester do deva specialists cut wavy/kinky hair?

@thenorthernluce I'm in the East Midlands

Ah boo. Well, best way is a dry cut with your curls in their natural state, then wet, then style curly - it’s truly a thing of wonder, compared to all the hideous straight-hair-cut-for-curls I’ve had in the past!

thenorthernluce is your hairdresser very good? How does she cut and is she very expensive? Can you tell me more? I’m in London.

Another fan of wet cutting here - and you really do need to find a specialist in curly hair.

Mine went from fuzz and frizz back to lovely corkscrews by following the curly girl method at home and finding a stylist who ACTUALLY understood I love it curly and don't go to the hairdresser for it to be poker straight!

Also most hairdressers I've been to personally in the past have a lot of people claiming they have curly hair when it's actually just a bit wavy, so when you have tight / corkscrew / generally big curls they are surprised and caught off guard. That's just my experience. If they even try suggesting lots of layers say NO!

Save a little extra dosh and have a treatment while you're there - ask for one that tackles dryness as curly hair is naturally more dry.

And most importantly, once you find a stylist who works beautifully with curly hair never let them go!!!

Sorry that was meant to say initial wet cutting then tidying when starting to dry naturally - mine springs quickly though once I've had it washed so maybe different to other peoples!

Go to Spring in Birmingham if you can, amazing. Also get a copy of The Curly Girl Handbook by Lorraine Massey on Amazon - will explain all and really improve your hair all round

Oh, I started a thread about curly hair recently. I’m sure a curry hairdresser from Nottingham was recommended, hang on...

Curly hair needs to be cut dry and unstyled.

recent thread
@MrsKrabbapple mentions that she could recommend a curry hairdresser in Nottingham.

@myidentitymycrisis She’s very good. She and her daughter Jay are expert curly hair cutters who work from their house in E14. Its £70 a cut if you go to them, or £80 if Youliana travels to you (but she’s booked up months in advance for that!). It’s transformative, having curls cut the right way. Everyone has told me how amazing my hair looks since getting it cut properly (and following the curly girl method/finding the right products for me).

Yy to spring in Birmingham. Curl by curl cut at a curly specialist.... What's not to love?

Thanks £70 is more than I pay now though. my hair is short. Can you post a pic of your curls?

I'm desperate to find someone who is trained to cut curly hair. Really struggling!!

That's just the totally wrong way to cut curly hair. Your hairdresser doesn't know how to cut curly hair. You need a proper curl specialist who will cut curly by curl. Have a good google for one in your local area and if they are Deva Curl trained, even better.

"I've found a hairdresser I like but every time she cuts my hair she blowdries it straight to cut it As she says it helps her get it cut right. But it doesn't seem to stick out and it right once I've washed it and it's gone back to its usual wavy kinky."

How can she cut it right if she can't see where the curls are and how they lie? I have had the same experience, even when I specifically asked for my hair not to be blow-dried or straightened. Finally I gave up and went to a curly hair specialist and it was hands-down the best haircut I've ever had; no blowdrying; minimal product. Following the curly girl method on his recommendation and my hair has never looked better. Please, if you can try and find a curl-by-curl cut from a specialist, it will make so much difference, and you won't get odd lengths and steps in your hair. It isn't cheap, but for me, I only go about once every 8-9 months, which makes it feel more doable.

I'm not in your area but if anyone wants a specialist near Southampton I can wholeheartedly recommend Fabian at Curl Love.

Thanks @BikeRunSki I've asked mrskrabapple on the thread you linked to.

I have very curly hair. I cannot afford a curly hairdresser but do a diy cut now.

It s a Deva style (just Google) cut. The idea is to cut the hair dry when you see each curl, where it lives and how it behaves. I have 3-4 different curl types on my head and I shudder at the idea of a wet cut. it totally disregards the curl pattern.

I get stopped in the street regularly to ask where I get my hair done!