Despite what the Instagram feeds might tell you, curly hair is not a walk in the park. It takes patience, knowledge and a whole lot of product to manage well. But it also requires a good haircut to give your curls life and lift. The right cut helps to loosen and shape your waves, so that frizz can be tamed and your locks can look their best, all the time. And a great haircut will also set you up for success managing your curls in between salon visits.
When you are looking for a curly hair specialist Melbourne, you want to find a stylist who will not only give you a great cut but will teach you how to maintain your textured hair between appointments. The following Melbourne hairdressers have a deep understanding of how to work with curly hair and take the time to understand your unique curl pattern.
Tom’s Salon
This salon in inner-city Carlton focuses on curls, wavy and textured hair. The salon’s founder, Tom, has devoted 30 years to developing a philosophy of working with textured hair. He believes in ‘a customised approach to haircutting for textured hair’, where the consultation is about getting to know your client, their hair texture and lifestyle, before recommending a personalised cutting technique that will suit them.
Neel Loves Curls
Curly-haired clients (or ‘curlfriends’ as owner Neel Morley calls them) make this home-based salon in Prahran their regular destination for an expertly crafted curl cut. The salon’s coveted appointment spots are hotly contested, with many curlies flying in from interstate to get a turn of scissor magic from Neel and her team.