
A Curly Hair Cut & Style is a curl-led appointment designed to improve shape, definition and manageability without losing the movement that makes curls look their best. You’ll leave with a balanced cut, a clean outline, and a finished style that suits your curl pattern and day-to-day routine.
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What this service covers
This appointment is designed for short to shoulder-length curls and focuses on creating a shape that works with your natural pattern.
- A consultation to agree your goal, shape and styling preferences
- Targeted trimming and reshaping to remove bulk where needed and add balance
- Clean outline and curl-by-curl refinement where helpful
- Wash and curl-focused styling to enhance definition
- Finishing guidance so you can recreate the result at home
Who it’s for
This is ideal if your curls have lost their shape, feel uneven, or are harder to style as they grow. It suits clients who want consistent results and a cut that looks good on office days as well as weekends. If your hair is longer than shoulder length or you want a big change, you may need a longer appointment.
What happens in the appointment
You’ll start with a quick discussion about your curl pattern, shrinkage, how you wear your hair, and the level of volume you like. The cut is built to respect how curls sit when dry, then refined through cleansing and styling for a finished result. Allow up to 90 minutes depending on density, curl type and the finish you choose.
Aftercare and keeping your shape
You’ll get practical advice on refresh days, drying methods, and how to reduce frizz without weighing curls down. Most people benefit from a maintenance cut every 8 to 12 weeks to keep the outline strong and the shape balanced. If you colour your hair, timing your cut around colour appointments can help the overall finish look more intentional.
Client Reviews
Based on 13 reviews
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Kirah Brackenbury
I absolutely loved my curly hair cut done by Alison, made me feel like a princess. She is so kind, caring and accommodating and so is everyone else there. Highly recommend, thank you so much❤️
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Haleema Qaisar
I had my 2nd curly cut with Grace today. Grace is a fantastic hairdresser, really kind and helpful, she gave me lots of advice on which hair products would work best on my hair type/texture. I left the salon really pleased with the results 😊My curls have never looked better!! Looking forward to my next visit🤩
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Andrea Reynolds
Best place for a curly cut and so friendly and welcoming
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Elaine Small
Really friendly salon. Kalaya always cuts abd styles my curly hair really well. Gives lots of good advice about products and how to use them. I never used to get my hair dried at a salon as the curls looked too fuzzy but every time I now know I am going to leave there with fab, shiny curls.
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A S
Asked for 1 and a half inches cut off, they cut off 7. I used to have waist length hair and now it is mid chest. Asked for a particular shape and was ignored. Asked for more layers and was dismissed saying I had enough. Felt like the hairdresser only knew how to cut one particular type of curly hairstyle. Utterly disapointed
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Humz
The best curly hairdresser in Manchester. Sheamus is a legend. Completely transformed my haircut. Which has helped loads in my career & life too !
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Kate Hillier
Kalaya was great! Loved my haircut and learnt a lot about styling techniques for curly hair!
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Jennie Smillie
Always 5 stars. Seamus will be never let me leave the salon without feeling amazing. Always so personal and easy going
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Rachel C
Super friendly salon, extremely welcoming and professional, the whole place has such a lovely atmosphere. Wouldn't go anywhere else
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Neil Eskins
Best cuts for curly hair, seeing Seamus is always the highlight of my week! Can’t recommend this place enough
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