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  Erik

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  I just went to see Erik today after reading the great reviews here. He's absolutely amazing! I hadn't had my hair cut in 1 1/2 years (after my last traumatic cut)..so my hair was a mess to say the least. Erik spent so much time perfecting the cut and explaining all of his styling techniques to me so I could replicate it at home. Like someone else on here said, I actually went OUT after getting my hair cut instead of going home to "fix" it...that was a first! I'm super excited about this new method of styling my hair and will definitely be going back to Erik. Best hair cut I've ever had - hands down!

  Reviewed by shenley (Unknown - ?) on Jan 21, 2012

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  Erik Emblen

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  The Scarlet Salon has wonderful personalities and stylists and Erik is no exception! I came to Erik pretty despondent after going to a stylist in the area that touted their knowledge of cutting and styling natural curly hair and they completed had no idea what they were doing. Accordingly my hair-type is 3B and is very dry and frizzy. Erik did such a great job that I went back the next week to have it styled again and to teach me more about my hair. He took the needed time and styled it like no other has before but he also taught me that I was over working my hair with products and handling it too much. He also helped with recommendation of a conditioning product and a scalp treatment oil. I will see Erik soon for a color touch-up, cut and style. I am so happy to have found him to be so knowledgeable with natural curly hair!! He is such a delightful and caring stylist.

  Reviewed by haphair (Curly Twirly - 3a) on Apr 23, 2011

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  Erik Emblen

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  Erik is fresh from a session from Devachan in New York, and is new and improved! He was already so great, it's hard to imagine him better! He got rid of a bit of the stringy ends I had with a quick cut, then over to the wash station. He only put silicone-free conditioner in my hair. He put some AnGel in my hair (which I didn't like, different review!) and clipped my roots. He sat me under the dryer for about 20 minutes. He diffused my hair the rest of the way, then onto the actual dry haircut! What an awesome process, and I was left with bouncy, full hair! He's great, the BEST curly hairstylist in Denver by far!

  Reviewed by mandirose1 (Curly Twirly - 3a) on Mar 05, 2011

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  Erik Emblen

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  I was so hoping this was finally going to be the stylist that would revolutionize my curly hair. I really appreciated his "effort", but he fell short in the coloring, cutting, and styling. His coloring technique was terrible. I have streaks of brassy color running through my hair with one noticable piece on the top that makes me look like I have a skunk stripe and will now have to pay someone else to cover up his $100 plus coloring job. He basically snipped a few pieces of hair, fluffed it up until I looked like a bad version of an 80's rockstar and called it a masterpiece. Save yourself some serious time and a huge chunk of change...find another stylist.

  Reviewed by mscrlyq on Mar 04, 2011

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  Erik Emblen

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  To be fair, coloring, cutting, styling my hair is no picnic. It's so fine it tends to form little curly dreadlocks BUT only the top couple of layers. Underneath it's barely wavy at all, just fine and tangly. What does this mean? It means that I've spent a lot of time hiding, rocking, cursing, crying and hating lots of stylists after they proclaimed to understand curly hair then given me a girl mullet, pyramid head or worse. I had gotten to the point where I was resolved that no one would cut my hair at all. Ever. That's what Erik was up against. He was my one last chance prior to becoming Rapunzel-esque freakshow that hides at home with long scary church hair. Fortunately, the dude knows what he's doing and does it very very well. I left with the first hair cut I have ever loved in my entire life. I did NOT go home and immediately restyle it - I made my guy take me out to dinner so's I could show it off. My highlights were also fabulous - painted on by someone who has an idea how curls would actually highlight in the sun - and grew out beautifully. I'm not normally a gushy chick but truly, I cannot recommend Erik enough for anyone who's just about given up on her curly, rebellious, pain-in-the-butt hair. Call him - right now! Kandace H.

  Reviewed by zoephos on Jul 30, 2010

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  Erik

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  I absolutely agree with all the reviews on here! I have never gone to a hairstylist more than once, because no one ever understands my curly hair and I always race home right after my cuts to rewash and style to see how it actually looks. NO MORE! I have found a new hairstylist for life! He was so knowledgeable about curly hair and gave me some AWESOME tips! Right after the cut I went and bought everything he had used. I HIGHLY suggest going to see him STAT!

  Reviewed by summersOVER (Curly Twirly - 3a) on Feb 27, 2010

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  erik

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  Second to my husband, no other man has made such a difference in my life!! The minute I sat in his chair I knew I was in great hands. I have been going to the same woman for over 10 years and was scared to change but one of my co-workers has the most AMAZING curly hair that I would always admire and when I asked her about her hair care routine all she said was "Just go see Erik, trust me." Finally I got the courage to try someone new and have NEVER looked back. Not only is my hair gorgeous but my hair care routine has been cut in half! He has shown me new methods that I never even heard of. My only complaint is that I didn't find this man sooner!!!!! Nadia H

  Reviewed by nadiah on Aug 31, 2009

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  Erik

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  Before going to Erik I used to hate my curly hair and would either straighten it or wear it in a pony tale. I have 3b curls and since Erik has been cutting my hair I've had the best set of curls. I use to dread going to get a haircut because it never failed, I would leave the salon not happy because the stylist didn't know how to cut curly hair. Now I leave the salon happy and feeling beautiful. Erik has studies from all over the world and has a vast knowledge on curly hair, how to style, cut, and take care of curly hair. He uses the dry cut method and cuts each individual curl. I would highly recommend Erik!

  Reviewed by raybanjoe (Curly Spirally - 3b) on Jul 10, 2009

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  Erik

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  Before coming to Erik I use to hate my curly (3b) hair and never knew how to manage it. I would always wear it in pony tails or flatiron it. Getting haircuts would be a dreadful experience and they turned out to be a nightmare every time. I have tried so many salons in the Denver and surrounding area and I never got the results that I was completely happy with, until I found Erik! He is very experienced in curly hair and I am always amazed by the new styles he has learned from his continual training from all over the world. He uses the dry cut method and gives precise detail to everyone of my curls. He has also given helpful tips on sources to refer to. My hair has never looked better and everywhere I go I receive so many complements! If you are in a curly hair rut like I was, Erik is the one to see!

  Reviewed by raybanjoe (Curly Spirally - 3b) on Jul 08, 2009

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  Erik

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  I had a great haircut from Erik. He uses the CG method of cutting- which is cutting each curl and cutting the hair dry. He also had me look at the book Curly Girl while cutting my hair which led me to this website. I loved my hair right after my haircut and really love it since going CG!! I am now wearing my hair down all the time and am thrilled.

  Reviewed by EOH (Curly Twirly - 3a) on Jul 25, 2008

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