Curl friendly hairdressers in Scotland
maisiemugwump
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Hi I am new to the forum and after years of staightening my curly hair have decided to go natural. I am desperately looking for a hairdresser who understands curly hair in the Glasgow area.
Maisiemugwump 3A
Mod CG
Low Poo Skin shop Dry Scalp shampoo and conditioner ..
Leave in Anita Grant Whipped Butter
Styling Boots Curl Creme, AVG ,CK Anita Grant Cafe Latte .
Wanting to try EVERYTHING lol ok Donna Marie Honey and Aloe Gel, KCCC, KCKT KBB leave in conditioner
Occasionally using Rhassoul Clay :angel5:
Mod CG
Low Poo Skin shop Dry Scalp shampoo and conditioner ..
Leave in Anita Grant Whipped Butter
Styling Boots Curl Creme, AVG ,CK Anita Grant Cafe Latte .
Wanting to try EVERYTHING lol ok Donna Marie Honey and Aloe Gel, KCCC, KCKT KBB leave in conditioner
Occasionally using Rhassoul Clay :angel5:
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CG (on the cheap!) since Summer 2008
CO wash: Boots Tea Tree & Apple Mint Conditioner
Condition: Boots Essentials Conditioner for Dry and Damaged Hair or Aussie 3 Minute Miracle (Frizz Remedy/Reconstructor), occasional vinegar rinse
Styling: Boots Essentials Curl Creme and an old t-shirt to dry with.
Dye: Schwarzkopf Live (Red Night)
Hair indifferent to: Plopping, KY Jelly
will definitely inform on how it went
Shampoo: Faith in Nature Shampoo
Conditioner: Faith in Nature Conditioner + spritz of olive oil
Deep Conditioner: Homemade egg yolk+1tsp oil+ 1cup water
Curling Creme: Boots essential
Gel: Homemade flax seed gel
I washed my hair and only left in leave-in conditioner. I decided on going in for a dry-cut, which involves them spraying water onto my hair. My hair was really long and she began to section it. My instructions were keep my hair short behind and long in front. She started cutting from the back of my head and I really couldn't see how short she was cutting it. When she got to the side, I saw the length and freaked out a bit. so as she got to the fron tof my head, I asked her how long my hair would be. She took the comb and pulled through my hair till my jaw: not taking into account that my hair curls...I told her it had to be longer...from then on it was alright, although she decided to use silicon-based gel on my hair...but i like the haircut but I must say, I had to keep an eye on whatever was goin on.
Shampoo: Faith in Nature Shampoo
Conditioner: Faith in Nature Conditioner + spritz of olive oil
Deep Conditioner: Homemade egg yolk+1tsp oil+ 1cup water
Curling Creme: Boots essential
Gel: Homemade flax seed gel
Mod CG
Low Poo Skin shop Dry Scalp shampoo and conditioner ..
Leave in Anita Grant Whipped Butter
Styling Boots Curl Creme, AVG ,CK Anita Grant Cafe Latte .
Wanting to try EVERYTHING lol ok Donna Marie Honey and Aloe Gel, KCCC, KCKT KBB leave in conditioner
Occasionally using Rhassoul Clay :angel5:
Shampoo: Faith in Nature Shampoo
Conditioner: Faith in Nature Conditioner + spritz of olive oil
Deep Conditioner: Homemade egg yolk+1tsp oil+ 1cup water
Curling Creme: Boots essential
Gel: Homemade flax seed gel
hi there, can i ask...how do you cut your hair?
Last Haircut:17/1/07
Ultimate Goal: To go as long as possible
Products Used:coconut cowash, tescos own gel citrus spice whipped butter
Hair Length:BSL
NEW PHOTOS ADDED: 20th August'09
http://public.fotki.com/aerohead/
Hehe, I tend to just butcher it! The way my hair sits, it doesn't matter if it's uneven. I just take scissors to it when I'm out of the shower. I'm really bored of it at the moment though, and think I'm going to take a chance on a hairdresser.
If you search, you'll probably find some advice on cutting your own curls on here though. I think the CG book has a chapter on it, so I'm sure there'll be some advice on how to do it properly!
CG (on the cheap!) since Summer 2008
CO wash: Boots Tea Tree & Apple Mint Conditioner
Condition: Boots Essentials Conditioner for Dry and Damaged Hair or Aussie 3 Minute Miracle (Frizz Remedy/Reconstructor), occasional vinegar rinse
Styling: Boots Essentials Curl Creme and an old t-shirt to dry with.
Dye: Schwarzkopf Live (Red Night)
Hair indifferent to: Plopping, KY Jelly
No 'poo since May 2007
Current products (used only as & when required!):
- Naked Sensitive Scalp conditioner
- Shikakai powder
- Jojoba oil
My Fotki - pw: curlywhirly
Mod CG
Low Poo Skin shop Dry Scalp shampoo and conditioner ..
Leave in Anita Grant Whipped Butter
Styling Boots Curl Creme, AVG ,CK Anita Grant Cafe Latte .
Wanting to try EVERYTHING lol ok Donna Marie Honey and Aloe Gel, KCCC, KCKT KBB leave in conditioner
Occasionally using Rhassoul Clay :angel5:
I've been a lurker for a little while (took the CG step almost two months ago) but when I saw this thread, I thought I'd stop by and see if I can help.
It's not Glasgow, but I tried a few hairdressers in Edinburgh (I'm a 3a - I think).
Hot Head (off Nicolson St, in the Old Town) is the only curly-hair salon in Edinburgh. I got my hair cut there once; the lady was lovely and very friendly, and she did cut my hair well so I had really bouncy curls. HOWEVER, she didn't really do what I asked (my friend had the same experience with a different hairdresser there) and even tried to give me a mullet! I had to go back to get the cut corrected - it was great for about 4 months but didn't grow out in a manageable way at all. I wouldn't recommend going there.
Boosh (in Cowgate, Old Town) isn't for curly hair, but the owner, Mary, is fantastic. I got a curly bob there about two months ago, and I'm really pleased with the result! She really looked at my hair before washing it to check curls and length, and it looks great! If you guys end up in Edinburgh one day, I really recommend going there. I paid about £35-£39 for the cut, which isn't too bad.
Hope it helps!
Also does anyone know if there are any salons offering BKT, or any of the other straightening/conditioning treatments in Scotland?
the guy looked at my hair, played with it n said aloud 'lovely texture'...
highly recommend it...think his names was duncan
http://www.jdhlifestyle.co.uk/
Shampoo: Faith in Nature Shampoo
Conditioner: Faith in Nature Conditioner + spritz of olive oil
Deep Conditioner: Homemade egg yolk+1tsp oil+ 1cup water
Curling Creme: Boots essential
Gel: Homemade flax seed gel
I went to JDH in October to get my hair done. It was the best cut I've ever had.
The hairdresser listened properly to what I do to my hair - wash and leave the heck alone and leave the house 5 mins later - and made sure I wouldn't have to spend ages on it. Ended up with a nice short in back long in front cut.
They do try to sell the Aveda products while you're there but are not too pushy.
I'm going back this weekend to get my hair done by the same guy - Keith. Will post if anything drastically bad or good happens to the curls!
When I booked, I said I had curls, and the person on the phone said Mary was the person to see, and she had a cancellation later in the week. Luckily I could make it – other reviewers say she is very popular, so if you want to see Mary you might have to wait.
Mary understands curly hair, and she listens! She sat me down and looked at how my hair grows before someone else washed it. She made some helpful suggestions about how to cut out a lot of the bulk. She gave me a cut with long layers, and didn’t cut too much off. Mary suggested a shorter look, but she could understand how long to takes to grow curly hair so you can see the length. We agreed that we’d start off longer, because if I wanted to I could have more cut off another time.
Mary also showed me a neat trick of twisting lengths of damp hair, which then dry into ringlets. My hair was then dried under a heater, and finished off with a diffuser dryer because it was still damp.
Because of the consultation and the drying, I was in there for 2 hours in the end, but wasn’t charged extra for the time it took – it was £40, which for a city centre salon isn’t bad at all IMO.
The tea and biscuits mentioned by other reviewers were true, and all Mary’s staff are very friendly.
Since I washed my hair myself, I can feel the bulk has been cut out, and it now falls nicely enough to wear loose, whereas before I always felt the back looked a mess.
Maybe Glasgow isn't a total write-off after all
Long suffering wavy - 2a/b.
Low-poo:
- Naked Rescue or Care
Conditioners:- Original Source (any variety)
- Naked Care and Naked Rescue DT
- ASDA Essential Care Mango&Passionfruit or Coconut&Tiare
Stylers:I only get my hair cut once or twice a year, at my mums insistence (havent lived at home for years, but she still nags about my hair...) and its always traumatic, and a waste of money.
I never feel 100% happy with how my hair sits though, and would love to find a hairdresser I could trust anywhere in Scotland.
I was looking in the forum to see if anyone had other hairdressers to recommend in town - I stupidly cancelled my appointment at Boosh last month because I had no money, and now I need a haircut REALLY badly and Mary's all booked until late December.
I'm almost tempted to try another hairdresser I was recommended a few times - Colin, at Medusa. Has any curly lady been there? I heard amazing things but he recently cut my friend's hair (super thick and wavy) and did 2 layers! Now I'm panicking I might end up with a triangle cut..
If anyone has any advice..
I called and tried to make an appointment with Mary, but apparently she's on vacation all January and booked solid until March. Since I've needed a haircut for about two months already I decided to take a chance with one of their other stylists, Jill, and the woman on the phone assured me Jill was more than capable and has been cutting hair for thirteen years. The salon is small, and when I went mostly empty, but modern and comfortable. The people who worked there were incredibly friendly and courteous, asked me if I wanted tea or coffee, and served my tea with two chocolates - having never been offered food at a hair appointment before I was quite pleased. The atmosphere is fairly relaxed, a little girl (maybe 2 years old) who I assume must belong to one of the stylists was wandering around the salon, looking very cute but not getting in anyone's way. Jill listened attentively to me describing what I wanted, and double checked that she had understood what I meant - great. Another woman shampooed and conditioned my hair, then Jill cut my hair wet. I've had dry cuts in the past but I actually think this turned out better. She first evened up my hair and fixed the layers where I'd botched them with kitchen scissors every once in a while, already a huge improvement, then cut my bangs at an angle so they fall into each other properly (another big improvement) and put some product in my hair. She showed me how to twist my curls a bit to get them to dry nicely, and put me under a heater. I don't like to talk during haircuts, I'd rather focus on what's being done to my hair, and was glad to see Jill was doing the same. She seemed to me to be familiar and comfortable with cutting curly hair and in my opinion did a great job. I payed about £30 ($45) for the cut, which seems reasonable to me considering I've paid upwards of $70 other places, and another £10 for a bottle of Tigi product. I'll update you if I take a shower tomorrow and it looks terrible, but right now I'm very happy and would definitely recommend this salon
When I first went, I told Mary she has fans on the internet, and that's how I found her. I can now tell her I have passed on the good news.:)
This is the website - Alan Edwards Salon
You can see in the photos of the art team how curly Elaine's hair is!
I know my review might seem over the top but I'm honestly so happy someone has fixed my hair!
Also, wanted to second the recommendations for James Dun on Hanover Street. Got a haircut there last night and my hair is fantastic. I love it. He knows how to make curly hair modern and flattering and will pay attention to your actual kind of curls. Plus it's all luxurious at the salon--I got a free manicure while I waited!
I've heard good things about Elaine from Alan Edwards, but I went to the Giffnock branch of Alan Edwards and got a terrible haircut from someone who was supposedly a "curl specialist." So if you go to Alan Edwards, stick to Elaine.
But really, go to James Dun. I think you're in good hands with any stylist, and I would definitely recommend Colin.
This could also not be her fault, but maybe just my hair acting up. Either way I'm thinking about trying James Dun's House based on a recommendation from a friend as well as a post in this thread. I heard it's pricey so might have to wait until I REALLY need a hair cut!!
Am currently auditioning the following:
Poo/cowash: Dr. Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Shampoo and Boots brand conditioner
Rinse Out: Naked Bounce: Curl Defining Conditioner
Leave in: Diluted Faith In Nature pomegranate and roobois conditioner (50% conditioner, 50% water).
Gel: Boots curl creme (Boots Pink)
Creme: Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer
Hair seems to be in some kind of transition. It used to be very curly and now is just wavy. :sad:
I noticed that Belle and Blackley state that they do a dry cut on curly hair... I wondered if anyone has used them?
Low P: Dr Organics Aloe Vera Poo
Rinse Out: Dr Organics Aloe Vera Cond
LI: Alberto Balsom Cond or A'kin LI
Pre P: CO
Deep Cond: A'kin or Andrew Barton SOS
Stylers: Boots Curl Creme and Umberto Giannini Scrunching Jelly
Low P: Dr Organics Aloe Vera Poo
Rinse Out: Dr Organics Aloe Vera Cond
LI: Alberto Balsom Cond or A'kin LI
Pre P: CO
Deep Cond: A'kin or Andrew Barton SOS
Stylers: Boots Curl Creme and Umberto Giannini Scrunching Jelly
I had decided to give Elaine a go, but I am struggling a little with the £72 price tag. I called the salon and they recommended some other stylists and senior stylists who would cost between £36 and £60 and I wondered whether any of you had tried anyone other than Elaine and could give a recommendation. The receptionist mentioned Elle (L2), Charlie (L2), Erin (Senior Stylist L?) and Jasmine (L2) so I would love to hear your experience with one of them or with any other stylists.
Alternatively, who have people seen at James Duns House and how was that?
Thaaaaanks!
I've found one.
Stephen Hunter in East Kilbride.
Now had 2 brilliant haircuts from him that also
grew out really nice.
I've been all over, Rainbow Room/Rita Rusk/Vidal Sassoon.
I'd been wanting an inverted bob - so many failures!
Stephen does it brilliantly with a razor!
Highly recommend you try him out.
I don't know how to add a photo or I would.
I am a newly discovered wavy/curly and live in Scottish Highlands and would be prepared to travel a bit!
Has anyone been to Boosh in Edinburgh recently? or anywhere else in Edinburgh? Or even near perth or Inverness, that are curl friendly?
thanks in advance
Just wondering if you've found anyone to cut curly hair around Inverness.
I haven't and have resorted to the internet, you tube and my CG book and have started to trim my own hair, also would love a style but do not want to go back to the hairdresser I went to before. (A total CG No- No, wet cut, hacked at with comb, diffuser dry, that left me looking like a sixties bouffant reject, really frizzy, and no curl definition at a lll. Lovely and not cheap, but I was stupid , paid and didn't say anything. )
So I am doing the pony tail cut to put in some long layers and trimming off bits that look split/fluffy/dry.
So far ok, ish! Oh I am also using Esalon for home colouring and they are great!!!
Although I am sort of thinking about maybe going all naturalish and hennaising(!)
Thats for another time though I think need to let my hair get over the shock of my cut/trim.
It is Sassoon in Edinburgh ask for Gareth or explain you have curly hair and they will do the rest.
He really listened and has cut my hair beautifully, didn't do a dry cut but actually it didn't matter as everything else was CG friendly. I have also come out with curlier hair than I thought I had, and am now willing to travel here ( 200 plus miles) for a hair do. Never Again rubbishy pouffy hair. No more frizz.
I am one happy curly girl
Thank you again Sassoon Salon and Gareth especially.:wav::wav: