Welcome to Texture Talk. In this column, Curly delves into the dynamic world of his hair, from crowns of free-flowing curls to strands hidden in protective styles.
With every brittle twist and turn, curly hair needs to see a hairstylist educated on how textured hair works. acquisition It — curls, coils, kinks, everything. Our search for the best curly hair salons across Canada (first in Toronto, then Montreal) continues, and our next roundup is Vancouver on the west coast.
Home to breathtaking seascapes and mountainous landscapes, the city is also home to expert stylists and salons for natural hair essentials. Scroll down to explore Vancouver’s curl scene (check out our new additions).
alara hair solution
Alara Hair Solutions ticks all the hair boxes, from braiding and hair extension services to curl strengthening treatments. And if that wasn’t enough, founder and celebrity stylist Clara Amagul’s star-studded resume (including Vivica A. Fox and Jason Momoa) is impressive. As film production shifts to Hollywood North, [Vancouver]Demand for stylists who can handle [Black hair]Amagul says of his career journey into the film industry after opening his salon in 2003. In addition to being a regular in the movies, Amagul is also an arts educator and an ambassador for Design His Essentials, one of the North’s leading multicultural hair product lines. America.
Ammelose

Ammerose Hair Salon is a place where multi-talented stylists take a multicultural approach to styling. Her Ammerose, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, offers over 20 salon services including braiding, beading, washes, styles and chemical treatments of all textures, putting inclusion at the forefront of its work. increase. About the multicultural message: “We can work with a variety of styles, creating opportunities for new style fusions,” says a salon representative.
axis salon
Axis Salon is home to in-demand curly cut expert Dawn Archer. “My decision to focus on curly, textured hair is safe for people like me who have salon horror stories and aren’t encouraged to love and accept the way their hair grows naturally. It’s rooted in a desire to create an intimate space,” says Archer. Archer also hosts a workshop called “Unapologetically Curly” on how to create a safe space for clients with textured curly hair.
her royal hair
Her Royal Hair is a salon meets store specializing in wigs and hair extensions. Buy top quality human hair wigs and extensions at affordable prices both in store and online. At the studio, ‘Celebrity Style Wig Fitting’ is Royal Her Hair’s most popular hair extension service. “Services include customizing human hair wigs to the client’s desired look and applying the wig to meet the client’s needs. The wig literally looks like it’s growing out of the client’s scalp. takes.”
Kokopelli
Contact Kokopelli Salon Resident Color and Curly Cut Specialist Lala Santos for your next coloring service. Coloring curls can be tricky, but rest assured that Santos takes care of the coloring process. You should do a strand test accordingly and see how your hair reacts to make sure it doesn’t change color or mess up your curls,” she says. Santos is also the creator of the signature ‘Lala Cut’, which uses dry cutting techniques to precisely shape curls.
texture workshop
While not a brick-and-car salon per se, this next salon definitely deserves attention – especially for hair professionals. You can master hair education. Founded by celebrity stylist Alicia Chauen, the team is based on her two primary teachings: Michelle St. Hill (natural hair specialist) and Mary Keary (braiding and wig application specialist). consists of people. “Our two-day intro workshop includes history because you need to know our story before you touch your hair. Product and curl knowledge, lace front wig application demo , knitting techniques, hands-on work with models,” she says Chowen. Having completed about 30 workshops to date, this accomplished group hosts public workshops and private his salon appointments. Although based in Vancouver, classes are offered across Canada.
Check out our guide to curly hair salons in Toronto and Montreal.