A Curly Hair Cut & Style is a curl-led appointment designed to improve shape, definition and manageability without losing the movement that makes curls look their best. You’ll leave with a balanced cut, a clean outline, and a finished style that suits your curl pattern and day-to-day routine.
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What this service covers
This appointment is designed for short to shoulder-length curls and focuses on creating a shape that works with your natural pattern.
- A consultation to agree your goal, shape and styling preferences
- Targeted trimming and reshaping to remove bulk where needed and add balance
- Clean outline and curl-by-curl refinement where helpful
- Wash and curl-focused styling to enhance definition
- Finishing guidance so you can recreate the result at home
Who it’s for
This is ideal if your curls have lost their shape, feel uneven, or are harder to style as they grow. It suits clients who want consistent results and a cut that looks good on office days as well as weekends. If your hair is longer than shoulder length or you want a big change, you may need a longer appointment.
What happens in the appointment
You’ll start with a quick discussion about your curl pattern, shrinkage, how you wear your hair, and the level of volume you like. The cut is built to respect how curls sit when dry, then refined through cleansing and styling for a finished result. Allow up to 90 minutes depending on density, curl type and the finish you choose.
Aftercare and keeping your shape
You’ll get practical advice on refresh days, drying methods, and how to reduce frizz without weighing curls down. Most people benefit from a maintenance cut every 8 to 12 weeks to keep the outline strong and the shape balanced. If you colour your hair, timing your cut around colour appointments can help the overall finish look more intentional.
Client Reviews
Based on 10 reviews
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Oliver Bond
Brilliant service, expertise and curly cut! Thanks Jenna :)
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Dianne Nisbett
Had my hair cut today and it looks lovely very happy my curls are popping never looked so good and my hair feels very soft and moisturised. Was impressed with all the care and attention I was given will definitely be returning again. Would definitely recommend for all curly women.
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Gaynor Van Den Berg
Definitely worth the traipse from Bury. Seamus and his team were very welcoming from the start. Had my curls properly pruned and emerged with glossy ringlets. They know their stuff. I will definitely be returning!
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Matthew K
Entered McCrory completely hating my insanely chaotic, wavy hair. Talked through my experience of having hair that nobody (and I had tried so many different people) seemed to know how to approach, and, as if by magic, was given a haircut that for the first time in 21 years I actually loved from the get-go. This was after the staff (especially Seamus and Molly — I can't thank you enough) went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and at-ease. Coming from someone who, after a lot of bad haircuts, has a fear of going to get his hair done, this was a pretty big achievement. Thank you so much again for your wizardry with my hair!
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Stephanie Fisher
Visit to McCrory was great as always! All staff are super friendly and there is always a lovely atmosphere. I was in there for a good few hours getting my hair highlighted and cut. Kalaya did an amazing job, really happy with how great my hair looks and feels.
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Samantha Leigh
So happy with my cut and colour. Finally someone who really understands me and my curls. Great experience here and love the passion Seamus brings to his salon. Highly recommend this place for curly girls ❤️
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steve etchells
A great experience for my curly cut. A good consultation and my stylist fully understood my needs. My hair looks great Salon has a lovely vibe. Sarah
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Marion Vickers
My second time at McCrory Hair and first getting my hair coloured. On my last visit I had my first ever curly cut and I was so pleased with the results, Seamus is clearly very experienced, skilled and knowledgeable. This time, another lovely cut and my colour turned out wonderfully. The atmosphere at the salon is lovely and relaxed, would definitely recommend to anyone but particularly the curly boys and girls!!
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Sasha shuttleworth
Brilliant as always, the whole team are fantastic, so skilled, kind and welcoming and know exactly how to cut curly hair so it maintains its shape and style weeks after you had it cut, Kalaya is a star
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P N
Amazing hair cut, would recommend for anyone with curls. Grace was great!
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