Lorraine Massey trained hairdresser
Being a curly girl herself, Anna Balcombe knows the potential for disappointment when leaving your hair in the hands of a professional who lacks the training to make your curls pop. That’s why she made it her mission to level up her curl-cutting skills and train with the iconic ‘Queen of Curls’, Lorraine Massey – a world-renowned pioneer in curly hairdressing.
Put your trust – and your curls – in the expert hands of our Essex-based Lorraine Massey Trained Hairdresser, Anna. Get in touch on 07962 250289.
Who is Lorraine Massey?
Lorraine Massey is renowned in the hairdressing world, and beyond, as the ‘Queen of Curls’, having dedicated much of her career to understanding and caring for curly hair – and teaching others to bring them along on the journey. As well as founding DevaChan Salons, co-founding DevaCurl hair products – used by stylists around the world – and writing Curly Girl: The Handbook to share her expertise, Lorraine pioneered the Curly Girl Method of hair cutting, where curls are cut one at a time, giving results that are simply not achievable with other approaches.
Lorraine, now working independently, teaches her curl-by-curl cutting technique to share her expertise with other stylists, like Anna Balcombe who travelled to New York City and completed Lorraine’s much-sought-after course back in 2022.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Curly Girl Method?
Lorraine Massey developed the Curly Girl Method over 30 years ago as a new way of looking after curly hair: working with your natural texture instead of flattening and straightening it, gentle cleansing, plenty of hydration and cutting curls dry. Her book, Curly Girl: The Handbook, has become a bible for many people with curly hair.
Where and when did Anna train with Lorraine Massey?
In 2022, Anna travelled to Tribeca in New York City and was one of just five people on Lorraine’s course. It turned everything she had previously been taught about cutting hair on its head – she tells the full story in Finding your curl power.
Is a Deva Cut the same as a curl-by-curl cut?
Not quite. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, and both give transformational results, but a Deva Cut follows a prescribed method, while a curl-by-curl cut is a more tailored approach. Anna will get to know you and your curls first, then advise on which cut suits you best.