Met the team at CurlyGirls at the women's convention and one of their wonderful reps approached me with a shampoo bar just as a gift she thought would be great for my hair despite me being a man. Dont let the name of the company fool you, the products are all natural and amazing and meant for anyone and everyone. I used it as soon as I got home and instantly felt the difference. Their products aren't just meant for women, but anyone who loves to take care of their hair. Nothing but good things to say and I will be purchasing more product from you all. Thanks again.
Purchased a silk bonnet online - very happy with it! They went above and beyond with thoughtful and communicative service during the Canada Post strike to make sure I got my order.
I go to Adina for curly cuts and to bleach + colour my hair. Her service is excellent and always leaves your hair feeling lighter and your curls feeling refreshed. I've watched people walk out with so much more confidence than they walked in with. In regards to her colour services, she uses a technique for bleaching that never leaves my hair feeling damage and doesn't mess at all with my curl pattern, and the colour always comes out vibrant. I would absolutely recommend this studio to anyone looking for healthier curly hair. Adina also always has a lot of advice and products to recommend/purchase onsight if you desire.
Wow! What a treasure! I have been going to Adina at Curly Girls Studio for over 10 years. During that time, I have had nothing but compliments on my hair. Yes, it is naturally curly. Adina did not create that. But she did teach me how to work with my curls, to bring them out, "respect" them and enjoy my hair. Adina actually teaches you how to work with your hair to get to this point. And your instructions might be different than mine because your curls are different than mine. I have several curly friends who have asked where I go for my hair. They all go to Adina at Curly Girls Studio now. We are definitely Curly Girls Groupies! How many of you can say that you were shopping in Costco and had a stranger approach you to say she loved your hair ! Need I say more.
Let me be frank: I am no novice when it comes to curly hair. I have been getting it professionally cut for over a decade, and I have been taking care of it, leaving me with beautiful, healthy ringlets. After a year of not getting it cut because of the lockdowns, I was anxious to get it cut as soon as possible, but I also wanted to try a new hair salon. After researching curly hair salons in Toronto, I settled on Curlygirls because of the stellar reviews. By the time my appointment came around, I was ecstatic, ready for the best hair salon experience. Sadly, that is not what happened. I went shortly after lockdown was lifted, meaning that the Curlygirls studio was a bit chaotic as they were adjusting to regular business again. This I completely understand. As things open up again, not everything will go smoothly. I get that. What I do not get, however, is how someone who has been cutting hair for about 14 years could give the absolute worst haircut I have ever had. Adina was distracted the entire time she cut my hair, frequently leaving to tell her staff what to and what not to do. She also rushed, hacking away at my hair like she was a gardener trimming a hedge. She barely took a minute to see if things were even. After she cut my hair (which she cuts dry), her assistant washed my hair in water that was in a constant flux of extremely hot and cold water. The assistant even said to me that “she didn’t know how the taps worked,” laughing while she said that (meanwhile my scalp was either freezing or burning). Even though I only wanted a cut and wash, Adina insisted that she style my hair to see the end product and make any adjustments if necessary. I consented, and waited for my hair to dry while she ran out to grab a coffee. When she returned, she snipped a little more here and there and then I was done. Also, even though she wanted to style it badly, she did not do it for free—I had to pay extra for that in the end. I was happy—at first. My bob looked how it had been a year ago. However, as the weeks progressed, I noticed how truly awful this haircut was. My curls are uneven: I have random long strands that stick out incongruously from my head, like stray twigs from a hedge. I have SPLIT ENDS. I have never before had split ends. I am UPSET every time I look in the mirror. In terms of COVID protocols, hers were meh. The space is small and the second hair station is less than a metre away from the washing and waiting areas. It’s cramped and loud. At least they were wearing masks. Look, I understand that this is a stressful time, and I’m sympathetic to that, but for someone who has been cutting hair for a long time, this is unacceptable. At the very, very least, I should still be able to get a good haircut. I have never seen my hair look this bad and I will not be returning. I can’t believe I paid extra money to have her style it just to appease her. Maybe I’m missing something here. Maybe those who see Adina have never taken care of their hair before and to them Adina is a “saviour,” so they can’t spot the imperfections. I don’t know. This is an honest and unexaggerated summary of my experience. Take from it what you will. Just note that I am NOT happy. Update: I wanted to give an update after a couple of months since I saw Adina. Oh my goodness my hair was a wreck. I say “was” because I just got my hair fixed by someone I trust. They had to straighten it to fix it, and once it was straightened, you could see its unevenness. One side was longer than the other, some strands were longer than others—it was sloppy. Curly hair can hide imperfections, but even curled it looked awful. I’m posting some pictures to this review (I apologize if they’re not the greatest). If you look closely, you can see how some strands are longer than others and stick out like hooks (I look like a cross between tumbleweed and a fishing rod). It just shows how sloppy this cut was. I can’t believe I spent $150 for someone to rush cutting my hair. I don’t understand how you can cut curly hair dry and expect good results. I am still so mad.
Adina's been my hair stylist for 3 years now and I feel so lucky to have her. When we first met, I had just started my curly girl journey and she was so welcoming and encouraging. She shares good advice with gentleness. She's very thoughtful when working on my hair, telling me what would help, selecting products that suit me and totally understands how to care for curly hair. I love her little contests that encourage us to share our curly hair stories and rewards us with freebies!!!
I make sure to coordinate my visits to Toronto (from London ON) with a curly cut from Adina. I have yet to find not only a better cut, but a better experience overall. Her skill is evident, and the wisdom that she shares at each appointment is so valuable and helpful. I have learned so much about my hair, which has been very empowering. My curls and my heart have never been happier!
Curly Girls Studio is a Canadian Beauty Salon based in Toronto, Ontario. Curly Girls Studio is located at 20 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 0C1, Canada.
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