Why Curly Haircuts Are Completely Different From Straight Cuts
Have you ever cried after a bad haircut? Finding a great curly stylist is very hard. Most regular salons treat curly hair like straight hair. But, these two hair types behave completely differently.
We know the exact science at Assort Amsterdam. We specialize in safe, beautiful curly haircuts. So, we want to explain our exact process today. We will go into deep detail about how we cut. Let us save your beautiful curls forever.
1. The Hidden Shrinkage Factor
First, we must deeply explain hair shrinkage. Straight hair shows its true length when wet. The water weight simply pulls it straight down. So, stylists can easily cut straight hair soaking wet. But, curly hair hides a massive spring factor.
Wet curls stretch down many extra inches. So, cutting wet curls exactly like straight hair is a disaster. Your dry hair will bounce up way too high. You might lose five inches instead of two. Instead, our team calculates your exact spring factor first. We look at your dry curls before the wash. Then, we know exactly how much to safely cut.
2. The Danger of Thinning Shears
Next, we must talk about the dreaded triangle shape. Standard straight haircuts often use heavy thinning shears. These special scissors have small metal teeth. They remove heavy bulk from thick, straight hair easily.
But, thinning shears completely destroy natural curl patterns. They chop up the unified curl clumps. This causes massive frizz and rough split ends. Also, it leaves the bottom looking like a wide triangle. So, we never use thinning shears on curly hair. Instead, we use a precise, custom layering method. We cut the hair to create a round, bouncy shape.
3. Mapping Your Unique Curl Families
Also, we must map your unique curl families. Straight hair usually has one simple, flat texture. You can comb it and cut it all the same way. But, curly hair is much more complex than that.
Most people actually have three different curl patterns. The bottom neck layers are often very loose. The top crown layers usually curl very tightly. So, treating the whole head the same fails. It creates an awkward, stacked shelf look. Actually, our stylists map your unique zones first. We cut each section to match its specific bounce. Then, all the different curls blend together perfectly.
4. The Specialized Styling Finish
Finally, styling requires entirely different products and tools. Straight hair needs a hot blowout to look good. It needs light volume sprays and round brushes. But, curly hair hates intense heat and brushing.
Curly hair needs heavy, strong moisture to clump together. We strictly use premium EVO and Milbon creams. Also, we dry your hair using a special diffuser. We use low heat and very gentle airflow. We never touch the curls while they dry. This locks in the moisture and stops all frizz. You leave the salon with shiny, bouncy ringlets.
5. Our Simple, Honest Pricing
Now, let us share our very simple pricing. All haircuts cost exactly €70 here at Assort. This flat rate applies to absolutely everyone.
We do not charge a hidden “curly tax”. A curly cut takes high skill and extreme care. However, it is simply our standard salon price. We want everyone to have amazing, healthy hair. If you want great curls, we can definitely help. Just book a quick haircut with us today.
Assort Amsterdam
📍 Kerkstraat 99A, 1017 GD Amsterdam
✉️ info.assortams@assort-hair.com
📞 +31 6 15416994
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