I have been to Strut twice now for Devacurl haircuts, and I couldn't be happier! Maria is my stylist. She was recommended to me by a friend of my mom's because we both have extremely curly hair and th... Read More
I have been to Strut twice now for Devacurl haircuts, and I couldn't be happier! Maria is my stylist. She was recommended to me by a friend of my mom's because we both have extremely curly hair and this is what Maria specializes in. If you have curls, I'm sure you know what a nightmare it can be finding a hair stylist who knows how to deal with them, let alone do them any justice.Maria is specially trained in the Devacurl method, which is completely centered around the unique needs and characteristics of curly hair. She tends to cut my hair dry, which I like because then I have an idea of how short it will be in the end (unlike when it's cut wet and springs up about half a foot.) She spends time on each curl and uses the Devacurl brand shampoo, conditioner and gel to style my hair. I'm pretty picky about what I put in my hair (I only use organic, chemical-free products) and Devacurl is one of the better (though not completely chemical-free) salon brands for hair health, so I appreciate this.This particular kind of haircut and style takes a pretty long time -- usually about 45 minutes to an hour -- between the precision cut and all of the styling, scrunching and curl separation, so it doesn't seem crazy that Maria's haircut/style can cost $30-$40. The best part is that my hair always grows out beautifully when she cuts it, so I can go two months or so between cuts, which makes it more economical for my (ultra slim) wallet. Oh, I forgot to mention that Maria's personality is amazing! She's so funny, easy going and just ...Real. I am kind of a weirdo and have had so many awkward times just sitting in stylists' chairs not having anything to talk about. This is never the case with Maria, who makes it feel like more of a catch-up session with a friend than a necessary chore. I'm getting married this summer and plan to have my hair and/or makeup done by the ladies at Strut. There isn't much else I have nailed down in terms of wedding planning, but I feel super confident that at least I'll look fantastic if these talented ladies are involved. :) Read Less