Cutting straight hair is easy, but styling curly locks takes special skills. If you have curly hair, you've probably had your share of bad haircuts from stylists who didn't understand the unique challenges of making curls look gorgeous.
Whether you want to bring out the natural beauty of your curls or blow them out straight and sleek, you need a stylist who knows how to work with your hair. Luckily for you, New York City is the home of some of the best salons for beautiful curly hair.
Get ready to be pampered at Devachan, a posh Soho salon that's all about curly hair. Founder and co-owner Lorraine Massey is the author of the book
Curly Girl and creator of the Devacurl line of products for curly hair. All of the stylists at Devachan know how to work your curls, but Carlos in particular has earned rave reviews. Cuts start at $85, single-process color is $75 and up, and highlights start at $150.
Ouidad is a curly hair guru with her own line of products and certified salons around the country. New Yorkers can meet Ouidad herself at the Ouidad flagship salon on 57th St. Her patented techniques have made her a legend in curly circles. Cuts by Ouidad are $175 for women and $115 for men. Cuts by salon stylists run $125 for women and $100 for men. Color services start at $100 and blow outs start at $60 (more for longer hair).
You can see stylist Nick Arrojo's skills on TLC's
What Not To Wear. On the show, he helps Stacey and Clinton transform dowdy fashion victims into glam goddesses. At his salon on Varick Street, he and his staff are trained to work with curls (Nick and several stylists are curly heads themselves). Haircuts are $400 from the man himself and range from $78 to $175 for the other stylists. Color starts at $78 for single-process and $130 for highlights.
Christo is a curly hair guru who has styled models, celebrities, and fashonistas in his Christo Fifth Avenue salon. His Curlisto product line has been recommended in Vogue, Bazaar, Lucky, and Self. Christo's couture cuts start at $295, while cuts by his staff start at $135. Color services start at $100 for single-process and $195 for highlights.
Insitu Salon in Gramercy Park aims to provide spa-style pampering to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Paula and J.D. come highly recommended for haircuts while Kristen gets good reviews for color. Haircuts are priced at $85 and up. Color starts at $85 for single process and $150 for highlights or lowlights.
