Your essex-based curly hair specialist
Curly hair deserves to be celebrated and pampered! Doing so takes a different approach to straight hair – it takes an experienced and qualified curly hair specialist to care for, cut and treat your curls with the expertise and care they need to really thrive at their bouncy best.
Anna Balcombe, based in Wivenhoe, Essex, not only has over 15 years of experience running her own salon and cutting curly hair, but also spent time training in New York under Lorraine Massey, where she learnt her game-changing curl-by-curl cutting method. Anna is perfectly placed to take care of you and your curls, with dry cuts, cleansing, styling, detoxing, colouring and more, including curl education for people of all ages.
What does a curl specialist do?
Your curls are special and unique – and they should be cared for and nurtured in the right way to ensure they can live their best life! Only an experienced curl specialist will be able to treat your curls in the right way.
A visit to Anna Balcombe’s salon will typically involve your hair being expertly sculpted, one curl cut at a time, with precision, taking into consideration their texture, shape and direction of growth. The results? Happy, bouncy, nourished curls that complement your face shape and make you look and feel fabulous.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need a specialist approach for my curly hair?
Every head of curls is beautiful and unique – your curls have their own structure, texture and pattern. As such, you’ll never get the best results from a ‘one size fits all’ haircut. Cutting curly hair in the same the way you would straight hair means you have no idea where each curl will land and what shape you’ll be left with. But with the right expertise and cut, sculpting and styling, your curls will really pop! Get in touch to find out more.
What is the benefit of cutting curl by curl?
Curl-by-curl cuts involves assessing the natural shape and texture of each curl, while they’re dry and looking their best, before cutting and sculpting every curl one at a time to create an overall balanced, flattering and defined shape that’s personal to you. This is the best way to enhance your natural curl pattern and flatter your face and head shape, achieving unique results that really celebrate your individual curls. The transformation will amaze you!
How do I prepare for my appointment?
In order to assess the nature structure and texture of your curls, we ask that your hair is washed, dried and detangled when you come for your appointment. It’s fine to use your normal products but your hair should be down (we’d request you avoid tying it up at all after washing and drying). Essentially, we need to see your curls on their ‘best hair day’ – so that might be the day you washed your hair or might be a day or so afterwards. If you’re unsure, do get in touch in advance of your appointment to check.