United States > Ontario > London > Skintreet Progressive Hair and Skin Care

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  Norbie

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  Norbie did a great job shaping my thick curls into a cute, shorter style. The "under layer" of my hair is almost wavy, completely different from my “canopy” of tight curls. Norbie cut the under layer so that it blended nicely, especially in the back. I enjoyed how he kept me informed every step of the way, explaining his cutting techniques and how to style my hair. He provided an excellent cut for an affordable fee. Thumbs way up! :)

  Reviewed by PhireFadedJeans (Curly Spirally - 3b) on Nov 17, 2011

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  Norbie

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  Norbie (Norbert?) and his wife Annette were very friendly. He has developed his own system for cutting and styling curly hair, and was eager to explain it as he went along. If you are stuck in London and frustrated with your curly hair, this is a good place to start to learn about your hair, as he has put a lot of thought into it and seems to have been cutting curly for years; however, if you already know anything about the curly girl method or have been to a curly stylist elsewhere, this salon might be a step backward. Norbie DOES NOT dry cut: he cuts damp, messing the hair around until there are no intact curls left. This allows him to cut your hair evenly, when it is straight and wet, according to a reference point system - but as we all know, curls don't dry that way. He also advocates thinning thick hair with scissors - not with a razor, thank god, but nevertheless, my curls are frizzier and less bouncy because of it. He uses salon products (mousse! on my thick, 3a curls!) with sulfates, cones, etc., meaning you will have to come home and clarify, then start over with your no/low-poo/co-wash routine. Finally, while he styles with a diffuser, the finished product was still too traditional-salon blow-dried hair (he wasn't keen on my curly bangs, either, and seemed to want to straighten them) which collapsed and frizzed out by the time I was home. If you've never been to anything but a conventional salon for your curly hair, give him a go, but I will be making the trip to Toronto or Vaughan to the Curl Ambassadors next time.

  Reviewed by moonandtree (Wavy Whirly - 2c) on Nov 15, 2011

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  Norbie

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  I saw a sign outside Skintreet saying "Specializing in Curly Hair". I called and set up an appointment. Amanda the receptionist recommended Norbie (Norbert). He did a super job of consulting with me. He diagnosed my triangular shaped haircut (which I didn't like at all, but no one seemed to be able to fix) and suggested shorter layers while keeping the length and reshaping the bangs (which I had asked other stylist to fix, but they thought they looked fine). Then he spent a good amount of time cutting and texturing my hair, reshaping it and letting it frame my face better. He then showed me how to apply mousse to it to lift the roots and then how to use a diffuser to get it to set. Norbie told me to put my hair in a bun on top of my head to avoid messing up the curls at nights. Things that I liked best about my experience besides how great my hair looks, were: that products weren't pushed on me, the individualized attention to detail and he said to come back in 3-4 months. No pressure, just amazing hair. Couldn't be more pleased. Then to top it off, Norbie said if for some reason I am having trouble with my hair or it isn't doing what I want, just come back and he'll work with it and get it right, since he has never cut it before, no charge. Excellent service on all fronts. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Spice Girl (Curly Spirally - 3b) on May 07, 2011

• Stylist:

  Annette

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  OMG! Annette is a great stylist to go to for curly hair!! From the first time I went in she knew exactly what to do with my curls to bring them back to life. Annette is super nice and a complete gem! she has never done something I don't like and always knows just what to do! I would recommend Annette to any person with any sort of curl in their hair. Thanks Annette! You Rock!!!

  Reviewed by newone on May 13, 2009

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  Norbie

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  OMG! He was SO nice!! He knew exactly what to do and explained everything as he was doing it. It wasn't just a cut and colour. It was an educational experience. He told me so many tips and tricks for curly hair and answered any questions I had without me feeling that I was asking a stupid question. He cuts your hair to match what you want, too many stylists do what they want! It was nice to have such a great experience after so many botched ones!! I highly recommend him and this studio. I'll be posting a before and after shot soon!

  Reviewed by point4m (Curly Twirly - 3a) on Jan 28, 2009

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• Stylist:

  Norbie

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  Norbie is an amazing hairstylist! He recently gave me an asymmetrical cut that is brilliant and I completely love. He also cuts my mum's hair which is by far the most uncooperative, tightly curled hair, and it looks great! He listens to what you want done and will even teach you how to apply product to get the most out of your curl. He has been cutting curly hair for a long time so your in great hands!!

  Reviewed by ethompson on Aug 10, 2008

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  Norbie

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  Norbie was great! He told me exactly what was going to happen to my hair and it turned out exactly the way that he said. He eliminated all of the frizz and made my hair less bulky. My hair isn't a christmas tree shape anymore, it is now shaping my face. When I usually get my hair cut, it looks great when it is wet, but dries big and frizzy. Norbie made my hair look great wet and dry. It looked exactly the same. I would highly reccomend him to anyone with curly hair.

  Reviewed on Feb 03, 2007

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  Norbie

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  Norbie is great! I went to him for the 4 years that I was living in London and was always happy with the cut he gave me. I could trust him completely. He was very honest and always recommended appropriate styles, cuts, and products. I recommend him highly!!

  Reviewed on Sep 14, 2006