nancythecurlgirl

The studio is built around cutting curly hair. It is set up for guests who want their curls shaped to their natural texture rather than styled straight, and it operates from a suite inside Wholeness Hair Clinic in Williamsburg.

Custom curl cuts are done on dry hair, with the stylist working at the head angles the client is asked to hold. New guests book a longer first visit of about two hours that includes a detox, a deep conditioner and an education session on caring for their curls. Returning guests book a custom cut that takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours, with pricing that depends on length and density.

Between visits, guests who had a cut in the past four months can book a Dry Refresh Cut, which keeps the shape without significant change and does not include cleansing, conditioning or styling. The studio generally suggests a cut about once a season, though that varies by client. A Curl Discovery treatment is also offered, and the studio sells Innersense and Cult & King hair care, which it describes as a simple, high-performance system and high-performance, clean products respectively.

To keep appointments running smoothly, the studio asks that hair arrive completely dry, detangled and free of clips, dents and hair ties, and that clients avoid blowouts and flat ironing for two weeks beforehand. New clients pay a reservation fee of half the appointment cost, which is credited toward the service. The fee is refunded with at least 48 hours' notice if the appointment is not rescheduled, and is kept for no-shows or late cancellations. Payment is accepted by cash, check and all major credit cards.

Cuts are shaped on dry hair at head angles chosen to suit each client's natural texture and curl type.