An appointment with me is a full service experience, and together we create the steps you can continue to use at home between your appointments to get consistent results. As a new client, you will receive one-on-one individualized training and my undivided attention. Our first appointment will be approximately 4 hours, depending on hair length and thickness and will include a dry cut and hands-on education so you leave knowing how to continue caring for your wavy and curly hair. 

You can prepare your hair for a new client appointment in advance by taking my online course, 'Wave & Curl Foundations' which will put your curls in the best shape for your custom curly haircut. 

Coming from many years of experience in working with curly hair clients, I now offer two wonderful services. I am excited to release the New Client Experience and the New Client Curl Coaching, and you have the opportunity to choose your experience. These services are laser focused for your curly hair experience. You are not receiving just a haircut. I take on the responsibility to provide you with options and experience. What is an experience you ask?

For new clients it can look like: 

• A personalized hair assessment
• A full consultation
• A deep dive into your current hair routine
• Discuss the products you’re currently using
• Define your hair goals
• Create a plan you can use to get consistent results at home
• Troubleshoot your routine based on anything that comes up during your appointment
• Send you home prepared with new skills to help you with your hair
• Offer follow up support in my private facebook group
• All new client services come with an invitation to my private Facebook group, the Curl Club, as well as product suggestions specifically to suit your hair goals

For your second and any future appointments, the full list of ‘Returning Client’ appointment options will be available to you, as listed in my online booking system. As a first time client, the skills you learn during the New Client Experience or New Client Coaching you will have for a lifetime and the insight you gain into your hair is priceless. Helping you reach your full curl potential with your best healthy hair is my mission.

Curl Coaching with me is recommendations specifically made for just you, based on my many years working as a Curl Specialist. I will TEACH you all you need to know about working with your hair and what it needs. Skills are taught through hands-on learning, based on our consultation together about your lifestyle and hair goals. I show you how and then you do it - it’s an interactive appointment to really cement your learning process. Some people learn through reading, listening and hands-on… I do all three so you really understand what you need to do. I will create an at-home hair routine for you to follow (with your input) and give you the skills you need that will fast track you to your best hair. 

Curl Coaching also includes suggestions on what styling techniques and types of products that will work best for your hair. My coaching also teaches you different product applications that your hair would benefit from most including how much to use and when.

The short answer is no, it is not a requirement at this time.

As with any specialist in any field, the methods, language and the application techniques I use are a combination of all the training I have done. While other Curl Specialists are equally as talented and knowledgeable, we simply have different education in this industry and do things differently from one another.

I'd love for you to review my 'Wave & Curl Foundations' online course ahead of your first appointment so that when you come to visit we are in sync and your curls are in great shape in preparation for your custom dry cut, but taking the course is not mandatory.

This course does prepare you (and your hair) for an elevated appointment so I highly recommend you take it, but it is no longer required learning prior to your first service. It is helpful to do beforehand so that we will be on the same wavelength during your first appointment, understanding the same terminology and you will have had time to practice the techniques that I suggest so we can then fine tune your hair care routine and get to answering some more advanced questions during your curl experience. I want you to get the most out of your curls AND out of our time together.

The course offers six original 20-30 min videos that break down the care of your hair into small, easy to watch segments.  It also includes a 70+ page e-book, accompanying PDF's. I also update and add to my course as needed! 

If you want to get started right now perfecting your hair routine, here is the link: 'Wave & Curl Styling Foundations'.

The wait can often be a few months. I work part time behind the chair, manage 3 businesses, all social media and am a mom of 3 kids. Call me a gangster if you will. HA! Patience will be an asset if you'd like to be a client, but I can promise you it's worth the wait.

While you're waiting for me, let your hair grow out, get tiny trims just to keep it healthy so I have lots of hair to work with when you do finally come for your first appointment. I'd love for you to take my online course while you are waiting so you can gain more insight into your hair while you wait. 

My fee is an hourly rate which is gender neutral. New client appointments are typically 4 hours long, more if your hair is long, thick and takes a long time to dry.

The salon is also a no tipping salon, so the price you see on each service is the total investment. If you still want to tip, I would so appreciate a Google Review instead!

All new clients pay at time of booking to secure your spot and confirm your serious interest.

Cash, Visa, and Mastercard are accepted forms of payment for products and services. Credit cards are gladly accepted, cash is greatly appreciated.

Sulfates are in your cleansers and they strip the hair of moisture. Silicones are in most conditioners (professional and drugstore) and build up on the hair to create a barrier to the water that is the only way to truly hydrate your hair.  When the water can’t penetrate, you end up with more frizz because the hair is so dry underneath the layers of silicone (aka liquid plastic).  Think of it like water off a ducks back, or a pepperoni stick that’s been shrink wrapped.  For curly individuals who wear their hair curly all the time, these two ingredients in haircare products are detrimental to defined, healthy, frizz reduced curls. 

On a humid/rainy day, when your hair starts to frizz and expand, it’s trying to reach out for the water in the environment like someone who is thirsty in the desert!  When you remove sulfates and silicones from your hair care routine, your curls can finally get the hydration they need from water during your washing/styling process, and the hair can fluctuate with the environment better. This results in beautiful, juicy, frizz reduced healthy curls!  You pay attention to what ingredients are in the food you eat, so consider the need to pay attention to the ingredients in your haircare and what you put on your hair.

Clients who use sulfate and silicone free products on their hair can also go longer between haircuts, which will save you money!

It's important for me to see the curls as you actually wear them...DRY!  The only way I can tell how much each curl springs up when pulled on is to look at your spring factor when the hair is dry. This way I don't take too much length from any one area.  I will take more off a wave then I would a tight coil right beside it to create a balanced visual length. Conventional wet cuts can stretch curls out of place, thereby causing the curls to spring up unpredictably and with un-favorable results when dry. 

The custom curl cuts I create are always done dry, paying respect to each individual curl by addressing it where it lives.  Each curl is cut bluntly at the end, and layering has a gradual “cascade” effect. No thinning or texturizing techniques are ever used in this method. Only the ends of the hair are cut, like a gardener would shape a shrub. Because each curl is allowed to make a full rotation with a smooth, finished end, clients with a dry cut usually find they can go longer between visits. 

Clients always arrive with their hair washed and styled curly in the last 24 hrs before their service and I start cutting right after our consultation. 

What is my approach to cutting and styling curly hair? 

I specialize in sculpting, styling, and daily maintenance of natural hair and I create haircuts personalized to your specific curl patterns and head shape. Each cut is original and designed especially for you using my training from Devacurl, Head Shape Matters and Curly Hair Artistry. A different approach is taken for each client to ensure that you receive the best curly hair care experience for you.

 Scheduling your haircuts every 3-4 months is best practice, going no more than 6 months between haircuts. If your hair is worn shorter, you'll make visits every 6-8 weeks.  If your curl pattern is extremely varied (tight curls next to loose waves) you will look to visit about every 3 months to keep your haircut shape in check.

I cut every type of curl…from barely wavy to tight curls.  Curl is curl, no matter the tightness and pattern. It is my job as a curl specialist to know how to cut every curl pattern. I may employ different cutting and styling methods for each type of curl pattern; as we know not all curls can be treated the same.

I have taken advanced and specialized training in all types of curly hair to be able to address every curl pattern that graces my chair.  If I don’t know, I am not afraid to ask a curly Hair Stylist colleague for help. I love what I do and want you to know the best version of your hair possible. Check out my training and qualifications above.

It is recommended that you get your hair cut for how you wear it 90% of the time.  If you wear it curly, then get a dry cut!  My haircuts will be visually even when worn curly. When styled straight, the cut will not appear even. Your hair has been cut according to your curl patterns to be worn in a great curly shape. I believe for your curls to look their best, they need to be worn curly every day, and for the client to have a dry haircut service that is meant for wearing the hair curly.  

If you wear your hair straight 90% of the time and want to have it be perfectly even, I suggest you get a traditional wet cut at a salon. If you still want to wear your hair straight often, then really think about if my services are for you at this time. You may be better served with a different stylist cutting your hair using their traditional wet cutting methods.  
There is no haircutting method that will have the hair look perfect when worn both straight and curly. Having said that, if you're willing to have some curl/bounce to your blown out look, my curly cuts will look good...just no flat ironing. 

Sidenote: You will need to use silicone heat protectants to protect your curls if you do choose to straighten after using the sulfate/silicone free products I recommend.  Remember, even one flat iron session can damage your curls as the keratin inside your hair will start to melt at any temperature over 250 degrees. 

I do not offer any hair coloring services. You can still colour your hair at home or have it coloured at your favourite salon!  Keep in mind that going lighter (all over colour or highlights) will be the most damaging to your curls and can cause your curls to relax and even straighten pieces in some cases; depending on how your hair takes the colour…staying close to your natural colour or going darker is always gentler.  If you’re curious feel free to ask my recommendations and I will gladly offer my two cents. 

I choose not to colour hair at this time.  My passion is truly in teaching you how to wear your hair curly, as well as giving you the best darn haircut of your life!  

You are welcome to continue to colour your hair with another stylist, and come to me for my custom dry haircuts and curly hair education. 

My salon is on the southside of Fredericton, NB.  After clients have booked a service, my salon address is sent directly with your booking confirmation email (check your junk mail!).  I work from a private boutique salon, by appointment only and do not take walk-in clients.

I encourage you to arrive just 5 mins prior to your appointment; as I usually take the full amount of time on each client and wouldn’t want you sitting too long waiting. Services begin and end on time as best as I can manage it.  Sometimes curly hair services, especially drying times cannot be predicted and I always do my best to stay on time.  If you arrive and cannot wait, please let me know asap so I can reschedule your appointment at a mutually agreeable date/time.

Please park in the driveway only, not on the street. You can text 613-661-8881 when you arrive or ring the doorbell and wait for a response.

Note on who can come with you: 

The studio is a small space, just big enough for you and I for our one-on-one appointment. 

The three exceptions to this rule are:

• If you booked a service for your child. Please arrive only with the child you booked the appointment for and find childcare for any other children.
• If you've booked a service back to back with a friend
• If you need to breastfeed 

Thank you for your understanding.

In order for me to give you a great curly haircut experience, I need you to come prepared. Please get into the habit of doing these things prior to each appointment, as my services differ from a traditional salon appt and these are a must.

•  Most important thing to remember: Please arrive at your appointment with your hair naturally wavy/curly and down
• ​Use a clarifying shampoo within one week of your appointment for best haircut results, such as Malibu Hard Water Shampoo (available at www.curlyhairgoodies.com)
• Please wash and style your hair within 24 hrs of your appointment using lightweight styling products (use creams or light hold gels - NO hairspray)
• Do not braid your hair, use barrettes, clips or elastics after you wash your hair and prior to your appointment. 
• Please arrive tangle free; this is especially important for those with tight curly hair. In the event it slips your mind to fully detangle your curly hair, the day of your appt we will have to assess and possibly rebook your session depending on the severity of the tangles.
• Do not wear a turtleneck or a hoodie that you cannot remove

When you book an appointment, I set that time aside just for you and I do not double book. A minimum of 48-hrs’ notice is requested if you wish to cancel or re-schedule your appointment.

For new client appt cancellations/rescheduling, please contact me via email at [email protected]

Returning clients are able to reschedule themselves through my online booking system, Schedulicity.

Contact me ASAP to avoid penalty. I will not be held responsible for cancellations that are called in, texted in, sent to the wrong email address or not sent in accordance with this policy.

• You have up to 24 hrs before your schedule appt to cancel/reschedule without penalty
• If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours’ notice and I cannot fill your spot last minute, your credit card will be charged the full appointment price. If clients do not show up to their booked appointment without any notification, your card will be charged the full appointment price a no-show fee, and you may not make any future appointments without payment in FULL for your next appointment at the time of booking. You are welcome to send someone in your place!

Note About Late Arrival:

In fairness to other guests; if you arrive late, I regret that I may not be able to accommodate your full service on that day. Should you be running late, I will hold your appointment for 15 minutes provided I hear from you. If you are more than 15 minutes late without notice, you may be charged the full appointment price and asked to reschedule.

Sometimes for reasons beyond my control, waiting periods may be longer than normal due to hair taking a longer time to dry. If a delay occurs I will inform you as soon as possible and I will reschedule your appointment at no charge if you are unable to wait. 

AUTOMATED APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATIONS

My booking service will automatically send you a text/email reminder within a few days advance of your appointment.  ALSO, when you initially schedule your appointment, a confirmation text/email is generated by the booking system and sent to you.  Please check your spam box if you do not receive this confirmation.  Add my email to your list of contacts in order to receive all email appointment notifications.

If you need to contact me on short notice (eg. directions or changes to your appointment) you can text me at 613-661-8881 and I will respond ASAP.  All contact for other inquiries can be made through [email protected]

Some other important things to note:

• You and I are a team. By arriving with your hair properly prepped for your service, you are sure to have a truly enjoyable service and leave with the most beautiful hair! 
• The cutting methods I use are curl-by-curl cutting, consisting of a combination of the Head Shape Matters hair cutting system, the Deva-Inspired method of dry cutting, and Curly Hair Artistry techniques I have learned. I shape the hair dry, wash and style your hair, then dry it with some tips specifically for you shared during your appointment 
• We will discuss any struggles you may be having and adapt your routine and techniques to your lifestyle to find what works best for you 
• Sometimes it takes a couple of visits to get the perfect system of products and styling instructions for an individual to achieve the look they truly want but you will end up with an awesome haircut!  Each appointment will build on the skills you’ve already learned and I you’ll likely learn something new at each appointment

Haircuts are non-refundable. I am happy to make adjustments to your cut as long as you make your request within 14 days after your booked service. I will book you in for a 15 minute appt to make some quick adjustments to make it right for you. If you wish for a full recut to change the shape, there will be a charge for your service

If you contact me after that time period, then you must book yourself in for another appointment at your convenience through my booking system.

Products can be returned or exchanged within 14 days for a full refund or exchange. Often products I have recommended may not seem to work because more curl coaching is needed. I am happy to help you with using your products that I have recommended. 

Please note the following Covid-19 salon policies.
During the pandemic, no charges will be made to the credit card you used to reserve your appt if you need to cancel due to Covid-19 symptoms.

 Here are the rules you need to follow for having services at the salon:

• Before each appt, please click on this link and take the steps to confirm that you are showing NONE of the symptoms listed. If you find yourself to have any symptoms, please email [email protected] to reschedule your appt ASAP
• I will be sure to reschedule your appt IF any of my family members are showing symptoms OR if I am myself, to keep you safe 

• If your child has had to be tested for Covid and you do not have the test results back yet within 24 hrs of your appt, I ask that you reschedule your appt as a precaution
• Come alone to your appointment, unless you are bringing a child for a haircut or you and a friend have booked a service together
• When you arrive, you can send me a text from your vehicle to let me know you're here and wait in your vehicle for me to text you back with instructions about when to enter
• If you don't have my number, add me to your cell phone contacts at 613-661-8881. Arrive just on time and not early
• Remember to put your mask on before entering (must tie behind ears). If you do not have one, I will provide one. No service will begin without a mask

• Your appt may need to be cancelled or rescheduled due to provincial restrictions or cases of covid (you or me) and you may not be able to get back into my schedule immediately.