Whether your curls are flowing or frizzing, you deserve a cut that supports how you want to wear them. Unfortunately, nearly every curly hair salon Melbourne prioritises social media styling and product selling rather than effective haircutting.
Thankfully, there are a few truly skilled and curly-hair specialist hairdressers in town. Located in a home studio, these stylists love curly hair and will give you an exceptional, low-fuss haircut.
Curl Specialists
The OG curly hair salon that’s elevated wavy, kinky and coily locks since 19 years. Swathed in Aveda aromas, this east-side stalwart has ’curl love’ written all over it. Ask for Hermiz, a kooky-cool curl guru who takes his spirals seriously and can cut them backwards blindfolded (maybe).
Most notably, he uses dry cutting, which is all about styling your tresses using their natural form. This is in stark contrast to traditional wet haircutting techniques which can often lead to a droopy, sloppy finish.
This is one of the best things about a specialist: they know your wavy, kinky and coily textures like no other. The stylists here are all highly trained in the specialised hair care techniques needed for your curl type, and they’ll give you a fabulous cut while teaching you the techniques to maintain it at home. This is how a hairdresser really earns their money. Not by selling products or aligning their clients with unrealistic, product-reliant curly standards.
Jess
Jess has a healthy social media following on Instagram and TikTok and regularly posts photos of herself relaxing on the beach or enjoying nights out with friends. The 22-year-old beauty clinic owner is also a regular contributor to a variety of lifestyle and fashion blogs.
She is known for her witty humor and big personality and has opened up for comedy legend Martin Lawrence. She started her career in 2015 with a series of skits on Instagram and has since appeared on a number of TV shows.
Jess is a curly hair specialist and has over 20 years of experience with various textures. She uses her knowledge to help her clients understand how their curls behave and how best to maintain them at home. She believes exceptional, low-fuss results are possible for every client with the right haircut and education. She works in a warm and welcoming salon that is dedicated to creating gorgeous hair.
Rita
This is where curly girls go to get their hair worshipped. They offer dry style cuts that cut each curl individually, deep conditioning treatments and education about the best products for your curls. They also follow the Curly Girl Method, which helps clients maintain their beautiful hair between visits.
The show gets off to a rocky start, but eventually finds its groove with a delightful cast of characters. In particular, Diane Keaton, who is brilliant as the older Rita, carries the entire series on her back with her adorably neurotic performance.
It’s easy to overlook flaws in a comedy with such a stellar lineup of supporting players. From Patti Harrison’s juggling act as Mack’s harried agent to Nicole Byer’s beachside breathwork session that ends up lighting her hair on fire, the supporting cast is impeccable. In addition, the show does a great job of giving Hjordis (Lise Baastrup) and Jeppe (Nikolaj Groth) more space than last season, which is a major improvement.
Danika
This home-based salon has become a shrine for curly hair. Its owner, Tina, is a high priestess of curls, and her Prahran salon is an extension of her reverence for natural texture. She doesn’t cut straight hair, and is a firm believer that curly hair requires special care and attention.
Whether you want to embrace your natural curls or make them more manageable, this salon is the place to go. Its stylists have decades of experience and specialize in the curly hair method. Their services include a dry style cut, deep conditioning and education on curly hair care.
The film centers on Danika, a thirty-five-year-old overprotective mother with a beautiful family consisting of her husband Randy and their two sons Kurt and Brian. She is also a blogger and earns income from her popular Instagram account, which features pictures of her dog. She suffers from a mental illness and is under psychiatric treatment with Evelyn. Eventually, her disturbed mind leads to a tragedy when she runs a red light and hits a school bus with her children inside.