Introducing Curly Cuts: Curly Hairdresser in Canberra

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Curly Cuts is a trained Clever Curl Curl Specialist Salon. As featured in Her Canberra and Clever Curl. Click here to read the article in Her Canberra. Click here to see our work featured on Clever Curl.

Creating a safe place at Curly Cuts 

Curly Cuts is a safe place where customers can feel confident discussing various methods and products. This includes curly girl, co-washing, no-poo cleansing, low poo cleansing, hair oils and natural and organic methods to care for curls.

When you book in for a haircut at Curly Cuts your appointment is with one of our Master Curly stylists. You are getting the highest-ranked hairdresser to cut your hair.

Our mission is to provide the best level of customer service to each client, thereby establishing a long-lasting relationship built on trust.

When we maintain open and honest communication together, we can begin to create a masterpiece for your hair.

Taking a whole approach to curly hair cutting

We believe it’s very important for our customers that Curly Cuts takes on a whole approach to curly hair cutting and products.

With this in mind, Curly Cuts is inclusive and open to all curly hair. This includes wavy hair and natural textured hair.

Our staff are trained in all new methods of cutting curly hair.

Hooded Dry, Diffuse Dry, Radiant Ring Dryer Or Air Dry

When you book in for a cut you can choose your preferred drying method. Either hooded dry, radiant ring dryer or diffuse dry. If you are booking in for just a cut you can leave with wet hair or a dry refreshed cut.

Alternatively, if you have booked a cut with a dry the leave it to us to decide which dry option is best suited for your curls.

Please make sure that if you want your hair dryed that you select the service with a dry so that we have the allocated time for your appointment. All cut appointments that include a dry come with a free hydration service.

Basin services

At Curly Cuts, our products at the basin are curly girl friendly and include no poo, low poo and co-wash products.
If you have a preference from our product selection, then please advise us. Likewise, our team can also select the most appropriate products for your curls.

We also cater to customers that would like to bring in their own products for us to use at the basin.

Staff education in curly hair training

The best hairdressers continue to train and evolve. Curly Cuts will always be one step ahead in the hair industry.

Clever Curl Curl Specialist Partner

In February 2022 Leeanne & Alison upskilled and completed the Clever Curl approach masterclass . Curly Cuts is now proudly a Clever Curl Curl Specialist Partner. This course advanced our curly cutting skills and included new methods of cutting curls individually.

Our team also received further training with Clever Curl in July 2022, with Nathalie from Clever Curl teaching us even more about individual curl cutting. Our curly hair stylist also have been trained in new curly styling methods.

 

Training With Curly Hair Education – Amanda Rickman

Leeannenand Alison have also done professional online learning with CHEA To further expand our curly hair knowledge.

Product Education

Alongside this Leeanne, Alison and Jacinta have completed more education from Clever Curl and EverEcents in products and proper hydration techniques, plus Leeanne and Emma completed professional online curly training with Yes Hair.

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About Leeanne

Leeanne is the owner and creator of Curly Cuts and Natural Eclipse. (You cannot book appointments with Leeanne).

Her training was established under one of Adelaide’s leading hairdressers and salons.

Leeanne has always excelled at curly hair and dry cutting because she can see and create shape. This is an art and skill to cut curly hair correctly. Curly hair is cut differently to how hairdressers are traditionally trained, therefore you need to be able to see and create shape.

This is where a newly trained curl stylist is different from others. Most importantly, in Leeanne’s opinion, to cut freehand a very experienced hairdresser is needed.

Over the years she has completed numerous courses in hairdressing including advanced cutting and freehand cutting. This has created a solid base for her cutting skills with curly hair because of this training.

Having a career that spans over 3 decades in the industry means that Leeanne is of the highest possible skill and rank as a hairdresser.

Leeanne has always been so much more to the hair industry. Adapting and creating new innovative ideas over the years. Giving above and beyond. It is her heart and soul which is why she is still in the industry decades later.

Leeanne has also owned hairdressing salons in Adelaide and Canberra.

Adelaide provided not just in-salon training from stylists but also many amazing advanced training courses outside of the salon. Being in a large city there were many more opportunities to advance skills that were easily accessible and available. Adelaide’s training systems are exceptional for hairdressers.

“We almost always cut the curly hair dry and different to traditional methods. For example, for almost all curly hair we don’t use a comb and use our hands and cut curl by curl with the correct tension on dry hair so we can see the individual person’s shape and curl.”

Born and bred in Canberra, Alison has more than 20 years’ experience in cutting hair, and has curly hair herself.

Throughout her career, she has attended many seminars and expos, constantly learning the newest methods of cutting hair. Since joining Curly Cuts she has also completed extensive training in new curly methods of cutting, styling and hydrating.

As an experienced hairdresser, Alison is able to see and create shape in the hair. Having so much experience in the hair industry, Allison is an expert at what she does!

As Canberra is such a diverse city, Alison is familiar with the many variations of curls and waves that we see in the salon. She has completed training on all hair types, from wavy to coily.

We are so thrilled to have Alison starting at Curly Cuts, and she has really enjoyed putting her skills to good use and getting to know the lovely curlies of Canberra.

“Learning about the new methods of cutting curly hair has been an exciting journey. As a hairdresser, it’s scary to take a leap of faith and learn something new, but it has already been so rewarding to help other curlies get the most out of their hair.”

About Jacinta

A curly hair enthusiast, Jacinta has been using curly techniques on her own hair for over 4 years and has used Clever Curl products since their release. Jacinta was also a model for Leeanne when Curly Cuts did training with Clever Curl in February, you might recognize her from our Facebook!

Jacinta is our curly girl expert and has also completed hydration training with Clever Curl and has extensive curly product knowledge.

A real gem when it comes to all things curly hair. Jacinta is trained in diffuse drying, washing and specialist curl services such as hydration and deep treatments.

If you want to know more about caring for your curls, book a curly training session with our expert Jacinta. During this session, you will learn about products, techniques and different wash systems.

Our fun sessions are a great way to have all your questions answered one on one by an expert in a professional setting. Please note curly training sessions DO NOT include cuts.

Jacinta loves learning new techniques for looking after curly hair and is constantly expanding her knowledge! She’s super excited to be helping the curly’s of Canberra to love their hair.

“I was born with curly hair, and from an early age I have struggled with how to take care of my curls. I understand and witness how much confidence and power we hold in our hair. Working with clients in an inclusive and safe environment is so empowering, while clients learn to embrace and thrive with their hair.”

Appointment bookings

Appointments can be made via our online booking service or by contacting us at book@curlycuts.com.au

Please click here to book your appointment. When you book with us the first time you will need to create an account.

Our online system opens up to bookings up to 8 weeks ahead of the current date. Therefore you CANNOT book online for an appointment 2 months past the current date. We do not make bookings more than 8 weeks ahead for a number of reasons, including staff rosters.

If no appointments show on your selected date/time for a haircut then it means we are full for that service.
Try another date or hit “next available appointment”. Don’t forget to click the drop down arrow to show appointment times.

We recommend that you book in for a future date if you can’t get in earlier and then go on our cancellation list. Please book in and then contact us at book@curlycuts.com.au to let us know that you want to be added to our cancellation list.
When you complete the booking process you will also get a confirmation email for the booking. Your booking is confirmed when you receive this email.

Appointment Cancellation

When you book your appointment, you are holding space on our calendar that is no longer available to our other customers. In order to be respectful to other customers, please email Curly Cuts at book@curlycuts.com.au as soon as you know you will not be able to make your appointment.

If cancellation is necessary, we require that you email or call at least 12 hours in advance. Appointments are in high demand, and your advanced notice will allow another customer access to that appointment time.

How to Cancel Your Appointment

If you need to cancel your appointment, please email us 24/7 at book@curlycuts.com.au or call us during business hours to speak to us at 02 6228 1678. We DO NOT have an answering message service and don’t accept voice messages or text messages as cancellations.

Late Cancellations/No-Shows

A cancellation is considered late when the appointment is cancelled less than 12 hours before the appointed time. A no-show is when a client misses an appointment without cancelling. In either case, we will charge you the full amount of the missed appointment fee that you have booked.
If you are more than 10 minutes late for your service, we may not be able to accommodate you. In this case, the same cancellation fee will apply.
Your appointments and well-being are very important to us. We understand that sometimes, unexpected delays or illness can occur, and the waiver of any cancelation fees are made at managements discretion.

Curly Cuts pricing structure

All of our prices are unisex prices.This also means it is the same price regardless of age, gender or sex.
We have structured the price list so that you can select your budget and services.

This makes the pricing, services and timing very transparent for our customers. Please note times are approximate, and are to be used as a guide only.

You can elect to add extra services to your booking.

Salon menu*

(Full description of each service is listed after the salon menu)

 Curly Girl Session

Curly girl training session up to 2 people -$85

Click here to read more.

* Limit of one training session per person. If you need further assistance then we recommend booking in for a follow up hydration session or hair cut appointment.

 

Curly Hair Cuts

Curly Cut ( NO wash or dry) -$95  *Hair is cut either DRY or WET . Client leaves with wet hair or if cut dry then dry refreshed  hair. 

Curly Cut, wash, and NO dry –$110 *Client leaves with wet hair.

Curly Cut, wash & dry (includes free hydration treatment) -$140 * Choice of hooded dry, diffuse dry or radiant heat lamp.

 

Hydration 

Hydration (add on only) -$45

Hydration & NO dry – $45

Hydration & dry -$90

 

Olaplex

Olaplex 1 and 2  (add on only) -$50

Olaplex 1 and 2 & NO dry -$60

Olaplex 1 and 2 & dry -$105

 

Specialised Treatments

Malibu c hard water treatment (add on only) -$15

Malibu c hard water treatment &  dry -$60

Malibu c swimmers treatment (add on only)-$15

Malibu c swimmers treatment &  dry -$60

Treatments

Deep cleanse & heat treatment (add on only) -$55

Deep cleanse, heat treatment & NO dry -$55

Deep cleanse, heat treatment & dry -$100

Curly girl session

Are you new to curly girl? Our sessions are a great way to learn what curly girl is all about.

During this session you will learn about products, techniques and different wash systems .

Our fun sessions are a great way to have all your questions answered in a private one on one setting. Jacinta runs the sessions and is an avid curly girl herself.

Plus you get 1 FREE sample pack valued at least $27.65*

Curly Girl Session Includes

• General chat about curly girl including an explanation of no poo, low poo, cowashing and plopping.
• Information about how to care for your curls in between wash days.
• Hands on demonstration (on one person) . This will include showing you how to wash with no poo cleansers and application of products .
• Step by step guide on your hair showing you different methods you could apply the products.  Followed by air drying, diffuse dry or hooded dry.
• You can also try any of the products from our self service bar during your session .

Make a day of it and include friends

Our curly girl sessions can include up to 2 people. That way you can share the cost with friends and make it a great day out.

Our sessions are also very suitable for a mum or dad/ daughter/son date. Especially if the mum or dad has straight hair and their son or daughter has curls. We can teach you how to care for their hair.

*Please note that the free sample pack, demonstration and hydration service is on one person only. 1 pack and 1 demo per session. ‼️If more than one person wants a demonstration and sample pack  then you will need to contact us to book and to arrange a quote for you. 

Time –  1 & 1/2 hours

Curly hair cuts

Your curly hair cut is booked with one of our curly stylists.

Curly cuts that include a wash and diffuse or hooded dry also include a FREE hydration treatment with your cut.

Time – Hair cuts only allow appoximately 1 hour. Cuts with free hydration and dry allow approx 2 hours. Hooded dry allow longer.

Hydration service

 The curly service every curly girl wants is available now at Curly Cuts!!.

Your service includes a cleanse, hydration service and scalp massage.

Timing allow 1 hour for diffuse drying and 1 and half to two hours for hooded dryer. For air dry allow approxiately 45 mins

Olaplex treatments

Olaplex can be a game changer for many curly hair customers, and is suitable for all hair types including virgin hair, tinted hair and especially bleached curly hair.

How does Olaplex Work

Olaplex patented active chemistry works on a molecular level to repair damaged and broken bonds. OLAPLEX is the original, unique and patented chemistry that multiplies bonds and cross-links broken bonds containing a single active ingredient, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate.

Why is olaplex suitable to curly hair?

Olaplex works on the bonds and continues to strenghton, rebuild and restructures and improves moisture retention to curls that have lost their shape. Click here to find out more about olaplex and curly hair.

Olaplex is not a moisture or protein treatment. Therefore when we use Olaplex on our customers we always finish with a deep conditioning moisture treatment.

Click here to read more about olaplex.

What is an Olaplex stand alone service ?

An Olaplex stand alone service involves using Olaplex no 1 and no 2. These are professional only products and the no 1 is the stongest version of Olaplex.

How do we do the Olaplex stand alone treatment?

1.  Cleanse hair using a deep cleanse shampoo
2. Application of Olaplex no 1
3. Application of Olaplex no 2
4.  Number 1 and 2 are left on the hair for 30 mins.
5. Rinse and cleanse the hair
6. Apply Deep Treatment
7. Rinse and finish the hair.

Important information about the Olaplex stand alone service

To make sure their are no barriers on the hair, we cleanse the hair with  EverEscents Deep Cleanse Fresh mint shampoo first. All of the Olaplex stand alone treatments include a complimentary treatment with the service.

Malibu c hard water treatment can also be added to your Olaplex treatment for an extra $15. 

We recommend that customers further strengthen the bonds at home and maintain the hair by using the take home no 3 Olaplex. Olaplex no 3 and no 0 will be available to purchase in store at Curly Cuts.

Timing Olaplex and air dry 45mins , Olaplex and diffuse dry 1 hour, hooded dry- up to 1 and half hours to 2 hours. 

Malibu c hard water and swimmers treatments

The Hard Water Treatment removes hard water deposits and impurities, leaving hair instantly softer, shinier and full of body. Eliminates brassiness, discolouration and damage caused by mineral absorption. Vitamin infused formula, including vitamin C, deeply penetrates for superior moisture retention. Restores volume and radiant shine! 

• 100% vegan
• Immediately improves the look and feel of hair
• Ideal for all hair colours
• Formulated with a patented vitamin complex and enhanced with nourishing chelators
• Free of preservatives, parabens, gluten, fragrance and sodium chloride (salt)

Malibu C Swimmers Hair Treatment dramatically improves the look and feel of hair, no matter the time spent in the pool or in the ocean. Removes copper build up which causes green discolouration after swimming. Prevents brittle, damaged hair and sooths dry, itchy scalp caused by harsh chemicals in water.

• 100% vegan
• Safe and gentle for all ages
• Transforms dry, brittle, discoloured hair into soft manageable hair
• Draws out damaging deposits and chlorine
• Removes swimmers’ green hair

Firstly the hair is cleansed. Then we dissolve the crystals with water and apply to the hair. This is left on the hair for up to 5 minutes before rinsing.

Timing – Malibu c and diffuse dry 1 hour, Malibu c and hooded dryers 1 and half hours.

Treatments

Our deep cleanse and heat treatments are a beautiful relaxing service.

Firstly we clarify the hair using EverEscents Fresh mint Shampoo. After this we will then apply of one of our deep treatments to your hair. Next you will enjoy a luxurious scalp massage before being placed under a warm radiant heat.

This is the perfect time to enjoy some time out and relax whilst the heat assists in penetration of the treatment.

Lastly we rinse the treatment off of the hair and then complete the service with your choice of finish.

Timing – allow 45 mins for air dry, 1 and 1/4 hours for diffuse dry and up to 1 and half to 2 hours for hooded dry. 

Contact Us

We can be contacted at book@curlycuts.com.au or via our Facebook page Curly Cuts. Or phone the salon Tuesday to Saturday on 02 6228 1678.

Click here to like our face book page.

We will also have a phone number that we can be contacted on which we will add soon!!

To order products online, go to https://naturaleclipse.com.au/.

Shop Hours

Tuesday 10am  – 6pm
Wednesday 10am – 6 pm
Thursday 10am – 6 pm
Friday 10am – 6 pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm

Shop Address

Lyons shopping centre

Shop 4 1 Lyons Place

Lyons ACT 2606

Building a team of curly hair cutters

We also plan to build our team of quality curly cutters at curly cuts and train up potential curly hairdressers. Or add more curly cutters to our amazing curly hair shop.

If you are an amazing curly stylist looking for a change or want to move to Canberra please contact us at book@curlycuts.com.au

Curly Cuts is a local family owned Canberra business.

Looking for more?

Curly Cuts will take care of you – short hair, long hair, what ever hair! We’re confident that we are the best curly hair stylists in Canberra.

If you’re looking for everything else to complement your new curly hair, whether you follow the curly girl method or not, check out our dedicated curly shop Natural Eclipse. Home to everything to help from frizz reduction,to improve hair health, and of course other hair products like hair styling products.

Pop into Curly Cuts to see our latest new curly hair accessories. Just landed – silk sleep caps, satin scrunchies, continuous spray bottles and more.