Curly Pittsburgh Apotheca Salon

Curly Pittsburgh works with wavy, curly, coily, kinky and natural hair, with a focus on naturally curly textures from 2A to 4C. The Curl Salon is at Suismon Street, and the business also lists a second address on Freeport Road. Bookings are by appointment only, and the phone number is 412-418-0707.

Each visit starts with a consultation about the client's hair care goals. A first-time curly cut is a two-hour one-on-one appointment that covers the consultation, a dry cut, a wash, styling and education. Cuts are done on dry hair, whatever the texture, so the shape can be judged as it is styled. Clients are taught simple styling methods using products, with the aim that they can style their own hair at home. Because results change over time, plans for hair health usually run across several visits.

Curl Spa sessions look at hair and scalp health concerns and build a customized plan around scalp and hair care. The service is suggested for people moving away from chemical straighteners or relaxers, for heat damage, for scalp buildup, flaking, or oily or dry scalp, and for over-processed hair that holds color poorly. Curl Spa is offered as single sessions or in packages.

Curl coloring uses ammonia-free formulas and centers on long-term scalp and hair health. Color appointments include a discussion of how color works and what its risks are. Cuts and color are not done at the same visit, and at least 72 hours is required between them.

The Curl Store sells hair care products designed for curly hair from several brands, and the business describes it as cruelty free. Washing basins were imported from Italy and include a massage feature. The business says its products meet European standards.

Work starts from each client's hair care goals, with cuts done dry and simple at-home styling taught, and plans for hair health are usually built over several visits.