![]() ![]() We move on to a dry cut, which is why it's important for you to come in with your hair prepped so we can work with your curl in its natural state. We'll start with a consultation to check in with where you are with your hair. Once you’ve had time to work with your curls you come back and see us and we make sure that you’re happy with your hair journey.Īs a Returning Client, here's what to expect and how to prepare for your appointment: Coming in with your hair prepped is a must.ĭO: Come in with your hair cleansed, conditioned, detangled and dry.ĭO: Style it as you normally would but take care to avoid heavy oils and butters that leave a film on your hair and weigh it down.ĭON'T: Use heavy styling products like shea/coconut oil/avocado oil - these products change your curl pattern.ĭON'T: Use anything that would change the pattern of your curl - no hair-bands, buns, ponytails, hats, clips.īefore you leave you can book in for a follow up appointment. We want you to get the most out of your visit. We know that curls change every day – bring in any photos you may have of your best and worst hair days! If you are just beginning this curl journey, we understand, you may be finding it hard to know what your hair needs - come in as best as you can with your hair in it's natural state. We want to see your hair with it's natural, undisturbed curl pattern. But you’ve found us now so at least you are not on this journey alone. It may take a while to get healthy hydrated curls again, or to completely remove product build up and release your natural curl. Speaking of journeys, for some people, getting to know and love their curl has been a life-long battle. This may take a few weeks so it's best to start your prep as early as possible. ![]() To get the best result on your first visit, please follow our hair prep do's and don'ts - in particular removing any build up of shea oils/heavy butters or creams from your hair. It can take a while for hydration levels to return to your hair once we’ve shown you what to use on it. Once your hair is prepped we'll move back down to the chair and begin styling, after which we may fine tune the cut.ĭuring your visit we’ll discuss how to take care of your curl, which products to use and the best techniques for styling your hair. We'll cleanse and treat your hair and apply styling products up at the basins. Usually, but not always, we'll start with a dry cut. Next we'll look at the shape you have and the shape you want. We'll talk through your curl wants and desires, concerns and challenges and product usage. We don't have 'juniors' in the salon - everyone is a skilled and trained technician working together to get you set up on your curl journey. This could be a colourist, trained basin curl assistant or one of our specialist curl stylists. We work in teams at Belle & Blackley so your stylist will introduce you to the team member who will be working with them. ![]() Understanding the type of curl you have is key to finding the perfect style for you” Scott Cooper, our resident curl king. Sometimes the first visit is about cleansing the hair and treating it so that we can really see what the curl is like when it’s healthy and hydrated. Sometimes I won’t cut the hair on a first visit – sometimes I will. Everyone is individual and we won’t rush things. ![]() We have a chat and figure out what the client’s needs are. Your online consultation is our starting off point that helps us prepare for your visit but the full chat happens when you come in. ![]()
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