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Whether you rock a voluminous bouffant or luscious ringlets, Melbourne is full of stylish curls. They’re the kind that bounce, define and show a little bit of sass!
However, most curly hair salons prioritize social media styling and product selling over effective haircutting. It’s time to change this! You deserve an exceptional curly haircut.
The Problem
If you’ve got wavy or curly hair, finding a skilled hairdresser who gets it can be a challenge. There’s nothing worse than when you book in for a regrowth tint and your new stylist shows up with the wrong colour or a cut that doesn’t suit your curls.
Sadly, most salons prioritise Instagram styling and product selling over effective haircutting for textured hair. What’s more, these salons often lack the specialist knowledge to provide exceptional low-fuss results that support how you want to live with your hair.
Neel Morley is an East Coast native who built his wildly popular Prahran salon around a love of curls. After learning the DevaCurl technique in the US, he returned home to open Australia’s first curl-specialised salon. He’s a Renaissance man who teaches other hairdressers, and regularly participates in textured hair education seminars. It’s no wonder that bookings at Neel Loves Curls are hotly contested (reservations open on a month-by-month basis). And that clients — or as he calls them, curlfriends — travel from across the state to sit in his chair.
The Solution
In situations like this, Australia’s national consumer laws — and especially the provisions on misleading conduct — have your back. Consumer advocacy group CHOICE recommends you keep any marketing or promises the salon made to you (it’s good to write them down) as evidence if it comes time to resolve your dispute.
If you’re still not happy, you can ask the salon to refund your money or provide another service. You should also try to make contact with the salon as soon as you can, says CHOICE’s Lisa Grealy. It’s important not to wait too long because the Australian Consumer Law states that businesses must provide services with “due care and skill.”
Essential Tips To Improve Your Curly Hair Journey
As you embark on your curly hair journey, there are a few things to keep in mind. The first is to find a stylist that really understands your curls. A curly hair specialist will be able to give you an amazing haircut and also educate you on how to care for your curls in-between salon visits.
Curly hair can’t be treated the same way straight hair is. For this reason, a curly hair specialist will be able to cut your hair in a way that supports your natural curl pattern and style.
One of the best places to start your search for a curly hair expert is by asking around. Ask your friends, family, and colleagues if they have any recommendations and be sure to ask if their hairdresser has experience cutting curly hair. Once you find a salon that you love, stick with them and be sure to avoid any unnecessary chemical treatments (like bleaching or dyeing) until you’re further along in your curl journey.
The Curly Hair Specialist
A true curly hair specialist understands that each client’s curl pattern and texture is unique. They’ll provide a thorough consultation to ensure that your needs are catered for, and then they’ll use their skills and knowledge to deliver an exceptional cut.
It’s important to arrive with washday or day 2 curls, as this will ensure that your curls are still springy and not completely tangled. This will also enable the stylist to see your curl pattern better and perform a dry cut.
With 12 years of industry experience, Fleur loves working with wavy, textured and curly hair. Her mission is to empower her clients to love their locks and educate them on how to keep their curls healthy. She stocks curl-friendly products from brands like Everescents and Clever Curl. She combines her deconstructed dry cutting technique with an artistic flare to create shapes that complement your natural curves.curly hairdresser Melbourne