User Reviews
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- Stylist:
- Suzy
- Rating:
- Review:
- I found out about this salon from a friend who went there at the end of 2010. Despite the fact that she expressed that she did not have a favourable experience (she felt that the salon was best suited for less textured hair, her hair was 3c/4a), I took into consideration what she said but still was interested in seeing what it was like so I booked an appointment.
I went into this Salon initially booked with another stylist but there seemed to be some confusion so I ended up with the stylist mentioned above. At first I was hesitant but I allowed her to do her thing and came out pleasantly surprised and felt that she did a wonderful job. She is a great stylist, she is very gentle with your hair, she only cuts what is needed and she has a great personality.
My overall thoughts on this salon is that I truly don't think that this salon encounters much "highly textured hair" (4a - 4b and especially not long lengths within this hair type; I would classify my hair as 4a). Some of the methods used I would not personally use because it is not necessary for my hair type (i.e scrunching).
Would I go back to the salon? Maybe, I am still not sure but if I do go back I will defiantly stick with Suzy. I think that this salon has so much potential and that they do an amazing job on hair that is not necessarily classified as highly textured.
Would I refer anyone to this salon? Yes, especially to those who do not have highly textured hair because they do an amazing job on looser hair types. And yes to those with highly textured hair, I think that they are worth a try, I would not discourage anyone from going there because someone else may have a different experience than me and overall I had a good experience. If I had to recommend a stylist I would recommend Suzy because I think that she did a good job on my hair and she is the only stylist I have been to at that salon so I can only account for my experience with her and I think she is great.
My Positive & Negative points
Positive
* Clean and well decorated salon
* Pleasant staff who are very friendly
* Specializes in Deva Certified stylists
Negative
* In my opinion staff do not have much experience with long highly textured hair (4a/4b) - (short hair may be a different story so I will not comment on that)
* Could have more variety on hair products
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Reviewed
by nada101 on Sep 25, 2011
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- Stylist:
- Kamie
- Review:
- Wow, what an experience I have been having at The Curl Ambassadors.
For the past 2 years I noticed that my hair was starting to break and I did not know what to do anymore. I decided to go natural but having kinky hair was a difficult transition for me coming from chemically treated hair. I decided to twist and braid my hair with extensions, but it was becoming a challenge and every time I took the extensions out, my hair would knot and break. By fluke I was sent to a hairdresser that dealt with natural hair texture by pressing my hair. My hair looked good but once I sweat or the weather was damp or too hot my hair would just frizz. The hairdresser told me that I have nice curls that I should try "The Curl Ambassador", so I went on the internet to get the address and booked my first appointment for August 29th, I believe.
I was advised by Jaqueline that if I truly want to go natural that I should cut off any of the perm that was still in my hair. Of course I was petrified, but went ahead and chopped it off. I cried in the car all the way home because my hair was sooooo short, about 1 inch in length. I continued to travel from Thornhill to Toronto once a week to condition my hair and buying product after product because my hair texture is very course and I was not comfortable with the feeling of my hair and which product to use. I also collected a few samples to try out. However, my hair was so dry. I wanted to condition it and do treatments to get my hair healthy again. I was getting nervous but the staff at The Curl Ambassador believed in the products and the beauty of natural curls so I did not give up. The only challenge that I had was the travel time.
Then one day after an appointment I noticed that I was not happy with my hair. I emailed The Curl Ambassador to address my concerns and the money that I was spending. I did not want to blame anyone because I saw how dedicated the staff was. I immediately got a phone call from Caroline one of the owners who listened to my complaints. She was the most genuine person that I have dealt with in a long time. Even though she did not do my hair, she knew who I was and really cared about my concerns. Caroline spent the time with me on the phone consulting with me on what I was doing at home with my hair. I explained to her and she reassured me that I was doing everything right and things will change. She also gave me some free products and discounts for future services. In our talk she told me that her 2nd salon was opening in Vaughan. I was so happy because my 45min to 1hour commute each way would be reduced to 10 minutes. I canceled my appointment at the Toronto location and booked at the New Vaughan location. This was one of the best things that I did for myself in a long time.
I met my new hair stylist, Kamie, who is the most wonderful person in the hair industry. She really cares about each and every client that sits in her chair. She has taught me so much about my hair in my short 2 months of her doing my hair. We are both experimenting with my hair but kid you not, Kamie is leading me in the right direction, she really cares. She is also doing my two daughter's hair with patience and love. (One is 10 and the other is 2). My 2 year old does not let anyone touch her hair, but for some reason, Kamie has magical powers because my 2 year old sits for an hour to get her hair washed, conditioned and twisted by Kamie. Thank you so much Kamie for the time you spend with my family at the salon.
Kamie has also given me a new look. She spent time consulting with me to a great color. She really examined my hair by testing sections of my hair until she found the right color. She also experimented with the products and found the Kinky Curl in conjunction with Carol's Daughters Hair Milk to be the best styling products for my hair. Kamie also introduced me to the single twist which I now wear for 2 - 3 weeks before I enjoy the company of Kamie and rest of the The Curl Ambassadors staff at the Vaughan location.
The location is great, the atmosphere is great and most of all the staff is great. I feel like I am at a home away from home.
Thank you Kamie for taking care of my girls and my hair and thank you Caroline and Betty for all that you have done for anyone with curly hair.
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Reviewed
by tredhead (Kinky Coily - 4a) on Jan 16, 2010
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- Stylist:
- Suzy
- Review:
- I can't even begin to describe how amazing this salon is!! The service is peerless, and these ladies really understand the unique styling needs of curly tresses.
Suffice it to say my haircut was nothing less than fabulous; and my stylist, amazing.
I had a personalized curl consultation where my stylist showed me how to manage my curls using the appropriate products.
I also received a "Curl Map" before I left the salon. It's a step by step guide that details exactly what products were used on my hair, and how I should use them at home.
I've already booked my appointment for next month!
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Reviewed
by Janesca (Kinky Coily - 4a) on Jan 03, 2010
