We all know it’s important to find a hairdresser who understands our wavy, curly or textured hair. However, the search for a salon that offers specialised services is not easy. Too often, we’re confronted with red flags that scream ‘faux expert’. They include a stylist who proclaims to be a curly hair specialist but still promotes chemical straightening, extensions or a standard haircut. They also list a range of add-on hair treatments at extra and non-specific costs. Or they say their service is ‘curly hair specific’ but it’s actually just a standard haircut with product-reliant curl support.

Fortunately, there are a handful of true experts that understand your curls and can offer specialised services. With a few simple guidelines, you’ll soon be enjoying curl-loving, curly-approved hair.

Neel Morley is Melbourne’s high priest of kinks and loops, at his salon, aptly named, Neel Loves Curls. His clients – or curlfriends – come in resembling Dulux dogs and glide out looking like Renaissance paintings.

Danika specialises in wavy and curly hair. Her deconstructed method of dry cutting and artistic flair ensures a look that’s customised to suit your personal style, curl type and personality. She stocks curly girl approved products including Everescents, to help you maintain your new, beautiful, hydrated locks.

If you’re a man with wavy or curly hair, you can’t go wrong with the team at Juniper Hair in Prahran. Tina’s years of experience have enabled her to develop a personalised approach to hair colouring and styling for textured hair. She is also a recognised master of keratin smoothing systems. hairdresser for curly hair melbourne