How to Manage Your Clients’ Curls

One of the best things about working in the hair industry is that no two days are the same. You could be dyeing someone’s roots from grey to red, cutting a fringe for someone who’s never braved one before, and then locking in some fresh highlights for your regular – every client is different. Part of what makes a client different is their hair type. While each person is distinct, hair types can generally be classified into categories such as straight, wavy, coiled, and curly, allowing for tailored approaches to meet individual needs.

Often, those blessed with naturally curly hair are not using the right shampoos, conditioners, or treatments to suit their locks, which leaves hair damaged and certainly not looking its best. Today, as experts in all things hair care, we’re providing you with our professional advice to help you manage your clients’ curls and give their strands the treatment they deserve!

Recognising Different Curl Types

While ‘curly’ is one hair type, there are plenty of sub-categories within this, which are important to familiarise yourself with, so you know exactly how to deal with your client’s hair. Let’s look at the various curl types.

• 3a: The loosest curl, which had both tight waves and slack ringlets.
• 3b: More of a spiralled curl that typically starts at the root.
• 3c: Tight, springy curls with loads of volume and sometimes frizz if not looked after.

To understand which hair type your client has, it’s best to wash it thoroughly, and as it dries, you can see the form each strand takes.

The Curly Girl Method

One of the most famous hair routines is the Curly Girl Method, introduced by author Lorraine Massey, and has since gone viral on TikTok and other social media platforms. It’s essentially a list of dos and don’ts to help curly-headed people get the best out of their beautiful hair type. Here are a few examples of things you can do and avoid in the salon:

• Do use sulphate-free salon professional shampoo.
• Don’t use heat without a professional heat protectant.
• Do scrunch hair products into the strands to encourage the curl pattern.
• Don’t use any old brush or comb on the curls; instead, use a large-toothed comb.

It’s important to pass on these tips to your clients so they can integrate them into their hair care routines at home.

Best Haircuts for Curly Hair

Once your client’s hair is washed and you know exactly which type of curl pattern they’re blessed with, it’s time to start thinking about the cut. As you’ll know, there’s a lot more to deciding on a haircut than simply the curl pattern. Factors like face shape, age, what’s trending, and thickness come into play, too. But, just thinking about curls alone, there are a few stand-out cuts that spring to mind.

Layers work beautifully for all hair types, but with curls, they shine. Different lengths help to enhance volume and add movement and texture. And they even help tame frizz, something that all curly-headed people will appreciate!

As well as this, consider trying to convince clients to go shorter! Although this will be impossible for some who prefer to keep things long and flowing, bobs and shoulder-length hair are great for ringlets to shape the face and make more of a statement.

The Best Salon Products for Curly Hair

From shampoos to serums and everything in between, curls need a little TLC to look their best. Luckily for you, at SBS, we’re fully stocked with professional products designed specifically for your curly clients; let’s have a look:

EVERYGREEN Curly Shampoo

Designed to perfectly cleanse curls, this award-winning shampoo is a game-changer for your salon. The EVERYGREEN Curly Shampoo has an impressive formulation of natural ingredients, such as:

• Camellia oil
• Seaweed extracts

This formula gives clients softer, tamed, and shiner curls from wash one! You’ll also notice their curls are much more defined, which is ideal for that added volume without the frizz.

NINE YARDS Twist n Shout – Curl Revival Cream

The amazing NINE YARDS Twist n Shout – Curl Revival Cream is a go-to for salons because of the range of benefits it provides to clients’ ringlets. This 100% vegan, lightweight cream both styles and cares for locks, reviving the natural twists of hair and providing it with the moisture it needs to look and feel its best. Containing both natural shea butter and coconut oil, this is a great choice for salons looking to use more eco-friendly products.

O&M Frizzy Logic Serum

It wouldn’t be a list of the best products for curls without mentioning something to tame that frizz! The O&M Frizzy Logic Serum is an excellent option for those struggling with out-of-control hair, providing them with smooth and calm locks with a silky texture. Simply apply to the middle and ends of your clients’ hair when wet before drying and styling as normal – it’s as simple as that!

Stocking your salon with products to suit all clients and hair types might sound like a challenge, but at SBS, we make purchasing your salon professional supplies easy. With a range of benefits available when you sign up for a Trade Account, getting your hands on the latest and greatest products for curls and more couldn’t be simpler. Sign up today and start shopping!