Your Consultation Experience
Before your first service, we’ll connect through a personalized consultation — either in-person at the salon or virtually through Zoom or FaceTime.
This important step helps us start building a relationship, understand your hair history, and map out a plan to help you love and care for your curls even more.
Preparation is key to making sure your appointment is smooth, thorough, and tailored to you.
The New Guest Form
All new guests are required to complete a Curly Cut New Guest Form before booking. This form is essential for:
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Understanding your hair and scalp needs
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Learning about your style preferences
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Helping you set goals for your hair's health and appearance
Once you submit your form:
➡️ You’ll receive an email with my booking link and waitlist link.
➡️ You can book your service right away or schedule a consultation first if you'd like a little extra time to discuss your goals.
➡️ After we're aligned, we’ll move forward with creating your customized curly experience!
Timing Expectations
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New Guests:
Plan to spend around 2 hours at the salon for your first Curly Cut. Your visit will include:-
A detailed consultation
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Customized haircut
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Transformation Service (cleansing, conditioning, styling coaching)
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Drying time
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An array of specialty treatments tailored to your hair’s needs (already included!)
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Option to add additional treatments upon request
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Returning Guests:
Maintenance Curly Cuts typically take about 60–90 minutes, including the Transformation Service and drying.
Inspiration Photos
Photos are a big part of the New Guest Form — but bringing extra is always welcome! Inspiration pictures help ensure we share a similar vision for your end result.
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More is better:
Share what you love and what you don't love — it all helps! -
Be realistic:
Look for styles that match your hair’s natural texture, curl pattern, shape, and your length goals. -
Team effort:
Together, we’ll use your photos to guide us in creating a style you’ll truly feel amazing in.
Ways to make the most of your consultation:
You may have mental notes about everything you want to go over with your stylist, but once you plop down in the chair, it’s easy to forget your talking points.
To prevent brain fog:
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Write down your most pressing concerns and aspirations.
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What do you want to know about product application?
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What’s your biggest complaint about your hair?
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Are you struggling with moisture or a particular part of your regimen?
Prepping for Your Curly Cut
Proper hair preparation is key to getting the best results from your Curly Cut!
Whether you’re a new guest or a returning client, following these simple steps ensures your curls are ready for the magic ✨.
How to Arrive for Your Curly Cut
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Detangle & Style:
Please arrive with your hair freshly detangled and styled.-
Your curls can be from Day 1, Day 2, or even Day 3 styling — as long as they aren’t tangled, frizzy, or matted.
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Excessive detangling during your appointment may result in a $30 detangling fee for every 30 minutesneeded beyond normal service time.
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Dry and Natural:
Your hair should be completely dry and worn in its natural curl pattern — no ponytails, buns, clips, hats, or headbands, please. -
Minimal Product:
A small amount of your usual styling creams, gels, or mousses is perfectly fine.
(Please skip hairspray or anything that makes the hair stiff or sticky.)
What to Expect During Your Appointment
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New Guests:
Plan for up to 2 hours. Your visit includes:-
A thorough consultation
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Customized dry Curly Cut
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Transformation Service (cleansing, conditioning, styling lesson)
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Gentle drying using a Halo dryer and diffuser
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Returning Guests:
Plan for 60–90 minutes for your Curly Cut, refresh of the Transformation Service, and drying.
Important Notes
⭐ Prep is everything. Following these guidelines helps protect your appointment time and ensures we can focus on giving you the best possible experience and results.
⭐ Excessive detangling may lead to additional charges or, in rare cases, rescheduling if the hair isn't in a workable condition.
⭐ If you’re unsure about your prep or have questions, please text me before your appointment — I’m happy to help!
📱 Gretchen Hugo | Hairstylist
Text: 484-602-5331
So...
are you ready to begin your Curly Girl journey ??