Hair cut - man with curly hair

My curly-haired husband's hair-cutting place just closed, so he is looking for a new one who does a good job with thick, curly men's hair. Preferably Albany or near Berkeley campus. He keeps it fairly short, but not ''buzz'' short. I already checked the archives, but saw nothing on this specific topic. R.K.

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Need hip haircut for long, curly hair

Does anyone with long(ish) naturally curly hair have a stylist they absolutely adore? It's been awhile since I've had a proper haircut and I'm looking for someone to add shape and movement to my curls. My hair is uniform in length now, but I find it difficult to wear down because it lacks shape and seems to go every which way. Any stylist or salon recommendations will be greatly appreciated!
love my curls but hate the fuss

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i have two stylists that i think are great. the first is jairo at 77 maiden lane in s.f. he is absolutely fantastic. you pay a bit for it but you come away feeling like a queen for a day. he's great. the second is sarah at festoon in berkeley. she's great as well. both are able to give hip fresh looks. both also take their time to find out what you want. hope these help.

Stylist for wavy, frizzy hair in Oakland/Alameda

Can anyone with wavy, frizzy and/or generally ''difficult'' hair recommend a stylist in Alameda or Oakland? My hair has been chemically straightened, which is a huge improvement, but I need someone new who can give me a good haircut to go along w/ it. Thanks! Jessica

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Thick Wavy Hair

My requirements for a stylist are as follows: Berkeley/Albany/Oakland area (I know excellent stylists in W.C. and SF but do not want to travel far), someone who does great color as well as cut, someone who is not daunted by thick, wavy, tree-bark texture hair. As well, price is not a consideration. Festoon is not an option for me. My hair thanks you, in adv
Requesting straight, silky tresses next life around

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Haircut for Curly-haired teen

My 13-year-old daughter has quite curly hair, and is interested in a cute, currently-stylish cut and style. Since the current trend seems to be stick-straight hair (just check the fashion magazines and hair-color boxes for proof), she can't find pictures with ideas for a good style. She does NOT want it straightened - just cut in an easy-care style that won't accentuate the curls too much, and does not look ''old-lady'' (that would by my age!). I'd like recommendations for a Berkeley area hair stylist who has done similar TEEN haircuts, and might have pictures for my daughter to peruse first. R.K.

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I have a friend with curly hair, and she visits Festoon Salon in Berkeley (they also have a salon in SF). She is always very happy with her layered curls, and she varies between long and short hair. This friend in in her late twenties, and very hip, so I think that a teen will be pleased with this shop's work. Their phone is 415-421-3223.

I have very curly hair myself and can empathsize with your daughter! I believe that it is very important to have some one cut this type of textured hair with some expertise. I found my stylist through a web site - naturally curly and from other curly girl recommendations. My stylist is Ron Lee and he cuts hair in SF at a salon called Elevation. He is pretty expensive (90 bucks) and booked up well in advance. Here's the web site for other recommendations http://www.naturallycurly.com/ curly girl

Good Curly Hair Cut in East Bay

My friend and I are both looking for a new hairstylist. We have curly hair and agree that many stylists don't do a great job with curly hair. I like my stylist, but she's in Sacramento and I can't make the commute anymore. We both live in Montclair so we'd like to find someone either in Oakland or in Orinda or LaFayette. Of course, reasonable rates would be great, but skill and creativity are more important. We've looked over the older recommendations but given how stylists move around, we were hoping for more recent information. Thanks! Jennifer

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Haircutters for Curly Hair

I have very curly hair and I'm looking for a good stylist who knows how to handle this type of hair.

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4-year-old's curly, frizzy hair

i would suggest you find a good hair braider. if you take this advise, avoid "shops"; they are extremely over-priced. look for a friend or neighbor or relative. if you need help, feel free to reply to me. i braid both my own hair (i am african american) and my daughter's (who is south asian).

using oil or leave-in conditioners is also helpful for the frizz. i like one by keihl's of ny and another by aveda. i'll check the names of them and send you another message tomorrow. my sister-in-law (who is south asian) turned me on to coconut oil. it is good because, unlike petroleum based products, the hair stays cleaner and it's very inexpensive. you'll have to be sure to get the pure kind; you can find it at heath food stores- there is an excellent brand called "spectrum". my sister-in-law uses a brand called "parachute" which you can buy in the indian markets (on university).

the right kind of brush is important too. i am still searching for the perfect one for my daughter. i'll let you know what i discover...

good luck. Fatimah