Our Specialties

Curly Hair

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Ouidad System

Ouidad stylists know how to make the most of every zigzag, curve, and spiral. Get a cut constructed exclusively for curly hair, and learn how best to care for your kind of curl. This cut is done on wet hair to best utilize the carve and slice technique that is exclusively Ouidad. Please arrive with hair that is easy to detangle and free of oils.

DevaCurl System

This revolutionary cutting technique was designed for all natural textures, from wavy to super curly. Hair is sculpted curl-by-curl, while dry, in its natural state. This service includes a transformation service and a professional DevaCurl product prescription to maintain your style at home. Natural curly hair clients pre appointment notice! Deva clients: Hair has to be clean and free of all oils. Hair should be in its natural curly state. If possible, please come in and purchase the Deva starter kit to use for 30 days prior to your first appointment.

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Curly Education

The biggest surprise our clients find out about their hair is that almost 99% of them have baby fine locks. Curly hair is often fine and quite delicate — no matter how voluminous or tightly spiraled. People frequently mistake density for coarseness, which leads to improper and harsh treatment. Care for your silky curls with a light touch — steer clear of thick styling gels and creams, silicones and moisturizing formulas that contain oils. By applying lightweight products to your hair, you’ll allow your fine curls to reveal their natural shape and spring.

There are many terms used to describe, treat and style specific hair conditions. It’s important to understand the subtle differences:

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Frizz
This is created when hair lacks its own internal weight. Dehydrating forces such as heated styling implements, the sun and dry artificial air rob the inner segment of the hair of moisture and nutrients. The hair shaft is then virtually weightless, allowing tiny baby hairs to float away from the cuticle, creating that fuzzy halo effect. Well-conditioned and hydrated hair possesses inner weight that prevents flyaways, fostered by a closed cuticle, thus sealing the hair shaft off from a ruffled cuticle and the resulting frizz. The best way to eliminate frizz is to dry your hair naturally.
Dry
By now, you’ve learned that curly hair is prone to dehydration. A perpetually open cuticle is a magnet for moisture-sappers such as harsh cleansers, heat styling and environmental forces like wind and sun. A dry mane acts “tense”— strands don’t relax and fall into healthy curl patterns. If you spend lots of time outside or are addicted to heat styling, weekly or bi-weekly deep conditioning treatments are vital to maintaining a beautiful set of curls.
Brittle
Your tresses are most likely fragile from repeated permanent hair coloring, straightening chemicals and excessive styling product buildup. Just as you cleanse your face of makeup and dirt to prevent clogged pores, you must rid the hair of outside elements, such as silicones, waxes and oils that may stifle the hair shaft. Styling is a real challenge with brittle hair because it doesn’t want to fall into a shape — it behaves lifelessly despite careful blowdrying or use of a curling iron. Give your hair a vacation from any chemical processes and treat it to weekly conditioning treatments to restore its lost moisture and nutrients and rebuild its strength. Fortunately, this level of damage is rare.
Split Ends

Every mane: curly, straight, short, long is susceptible to split ends. Strands become dry and “empty” from a variety of assaults, including the environment, frequent heat styling, and harsh cleansers. In this condition, the cuticle remains open and feathery. These tiny raised layers are actually split ends, also called flyaways. They are weightless and lift away from the cuticle creating that halo of frizz. Contrary to popular belief, split ends are found all over the hair and CANNOT be fixed with cutting. The best treatment for split ends is to feed your hair, just like your skin. A nourished hair shaft will have enough internal weight to keep the cuticle closed so that each curl is smooth. Clearly, trimming split ends is not an option — you might as well shave your head. Split ends can appear anywhere so frequent deep conditioning is the only way to prevent them.

Note: You’ll see the most flyaways in the winter when the hair is prone to extreme dryness. For a quick fix, spray tresses with a leave-in conditioner to quench your manes thirst.

Natural Nails

Highlights

  • 5-minute dry time
  • 7+ days chip free
  • Hypoallergenic & non-toxic
  • Vegan ingredients
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Formal Occasion Hair & Makeup

Salon Ciseaux can offer two options to pamper you on your special day: in the salon or onsite at your location.

You can count on us for all your beauty details. We will style your hair, apply makeup and get your fingers and toes all ready for your special day. Call us to schedule a consultation and as always feel free to call or text us with any questions you may have.