
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 20 reviews
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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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Emilia Savari
Claire gave me the best advice and haircut for a no-maintenance, modern hairstyle that best suits my face-shape and age. I have curly hair and she really is an expert! She also adivised me about the best product to use at home. I am extremely satisfied!
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Kat W
Great salon! Really happy with the results. It’s taken to a long time to find a salon that specialises in curly hair. Very happy with the results and was able to leave without wanting to tie my hair back for once! Thanks guys! Grace, you are amazing! So friendly too!
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marie hilland
McCrory hair is the place you need to be going for your curly hair, i wasn't sure what to do with my hair as it’s has different types curly seamus was really informative with what I should be doing. On with the curly journey❤️ as a business they can’t do enough for you. The customer service 5star, the staff are friendly.
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Olivia Dennis
Lovely salon, staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Super happy with my curly cut with Kalaya as always :)
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Liz Bones
Saw Grace who gave me a great curly cut. She is knowledgeable and really helpful.
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Kirah Brackenbury
I absolutely loved my curly hair cut done by Alison, made me feel like a princess. She is so kind, caring and accommodating and so is everyone else there. Highly recommend, thank you so much❤️
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Haleema Qaisar
I had my 2nd curly cut with Grace today. Grace is a fantastic hairdresser, really kind and helpful, she gave me lots of advice on which hair products would work best on my hair type/texture. I left the salon really pleased with the results 😊My curls have never looked better!! Looking forward to my next visit🤩
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Andrea Reynolds
Best place for a curly cut and so friendly and welcoming
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