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Curly Cutting & Styling

  • Solstice Hair Salon by Luminary 501 North 25th Street Richmond, VA, 23223 United States (map)

Master curls with confidence — Join our Curly Cutting & Styling Class at Solstice Hair Salon

Unlock the techniques that celebrate natural texture. Our hands-on Curly Cutting & Styling Class is designed for stylists and passionate enthusiasts who want to create healthy, defined, and long-lasting curls. Learn industry-proven methods that reduce frizz, preserve curl pattern, and deliver repeatable results your clients will love.

What you’ll learn

  • Curl fundamentals: hair structure, porosity, and how curl type impacts cutting and products.

  • Precision dry cutting: shape curls on dry hair to respect natural fall and pattern.

  • Curl-friendly wet cutting: when and how to use wet techniques for specific outcomes.

  • Sectioning and density mapping: create balanced volume and silhouette for every curl type.

  • Styling routines for real life: drying techniques (diffusing, air-dry strategies), product layering, and refresh methods to keep styles lasting between salon visits.

  • Problem solving: strategies for shrinkage, frizz control, elongation needs, and transitioning clients from heat-damage or chemically altered hair.

  • Client consultation & care plans: build repeatable home regimens and set realistic expectations.

Why this class matters

  • Curly hair needs different logic: one-size-fits-all cutting and styling leads to disappointment. Our class teaches the thoughtful approach curls demand.

  • Boost client retention: deliver consistent, flattering results that keep clients returning and referring friends.

  • Inclusive approach: techniques for 2A through 4C textures and mixed patterns so you can serve a broader clientele.

  • Hands-on practice: small class sizes ensure individualized feedback and real-time corrections.

Class format & takeaways

  • Duration: full-day intensive (with optional follow-up mentoring).

  • Format: demonstration + guided hands-on practice on live models or mannequins.

  • Takeaways: step-by-step cutting maps, product and tool recommendations, styling cheat-sheets, and a certificate of completion.

  • Continued support: join our alumni community for case reviews, Q&A, and seasonal refreshers.

Who should attend

  • Licensed stylists seeking to broaden their service menu.

  • New graduates wanting confidence cutting texture.

  • Salon owners aiming to train their teams.

  • Enthusiasts ready to master their own curls.

Bring your sunny disposition — we’ll give you the skills. Limited spots to preserve hands-on learning. Enroll now to transform the way you cut, style, and celebrate curls.

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