Curl Cut
1. First 24–48 hours
Don’t wash your hair.
Try not to keep touching the shape — let the cut settle.
If I’ve styled you with gel/curl cream, leave it until your next wash.
2. Washing + Conditioning
Use a good-quality shampoo and conditioner (lightweight or moisturising depending on your hair — ask me if you’re not sure).
Focus shampoo on the scalp first then milk the goat.
Focus conditioner on mids–ends.
Detangle gently in the shower, not after.
3. Styling Routine
Apply your curl products on very wet hair — that’s where the definition comes from.
Scrunch or comb through depending on your curl type (I’ll tell you which one suits you).
Don’t overthink it. Curls don’t need a ritual, just consistency.
4. Drying
Air-dry or diffuse.
If diffusing: low heat, low speed, no blasting it like a leaf blower.
Don’t touch your curls until they’re fully dry.
5. Refreshing Between Washes
Light mist of water + a tiny bit of curl cream or foam.
Scrunch gently.
If it goes fluffy, that’s normal — curls aren’t meant to look laminated every day.
6. Sleeping
Silk or satin pillowcase helps reduce frizz and breakage.
Pineapple or loose bun if you want to keep definition.
If you wake up looking like Hagrid, that’s fine — refresh takes 1–2 minutes.
7. Maintenance Cuts
Curls look best with regular shaping.
Most people sit between 10–14 weeks depending on curl type and lifestyle.Don’t stretch it out too long — it stops sitting nicely and gets triangle-y.
8. If something feels off
Message me. Curls change with weather, hormones, stress, life — it’s normal.
I’ll adjust things at your next visit or tweak your routine.
Colour Care
For the first 48 hours, keep your hair dry. Don’t steam your head, don’t “just rinse it,” and don’t decide today is the day for a sweaty gym session. Let the colour settle before you wash it.
When it comes to shampoo and conditioner, use salon-quality products. Your colour wasn’t created with bargain-bin chemistry, so maintaining it with cheap stuff won’t end well. It’s not about sulphates—it’s about the formula protecting both your scalp and your colour. If you’re unsure what suits your hair, ask me. Guesswork rarely wins.
Aim for two to three washes a week. Lukewarm water only—if it’s scalding, you’re basically slow-cooking your hair. Always condition. It keeps the cuticle smooth, which keeps your colour looking fresh instead of flat.
A weekly mask is enough. If your hair suddenly feels dry, dramatic, or personally offended, message me. Fixing things early is a lot easier than resurrecting it later.
For heat styling, use heat protection every single time. No exceptions. Stick to 160–180°C. If it crackles, sizzles or smells toasted… turn it down before it taps out.
Sun and swimming fade colour quicker than you think. UV sprays, shade or a hat will keep your tone alive longer. Before swimming, wet your hair and add conditioner to create a barrier. Rinse out chlorine or sea water as soon as you can—don’t let it soak in.
Maintenance varies, but here’s the reality: lived-in balayage lasts around three to six months; dimensional brunettes usually sit at eight to twelve weeks; and coppers or creative tones need refreshing every six to eight weeks. They fade faster. It’s just who they are.
And if something feels off, message me. Don’t sit there hoping it fixes itself—hair rarely does.
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