SALON
The space where curl specialism and precision cutting meet.
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A precise and manageable approach, helping you understand and work with the fundamentals: your hair's texture, density, porosity, and (very importantly) what suits your face shape.
CUT & PUSH
What is a Cut & Push?
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The new name for Curlaplex.
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The Cut & Push is a cut and curl transformation service designed to bring the practice of precision shape to curl specialism.
How is it done?
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Textures, curls, and waves are as individual as you, and are best approached as such. We do not believe in blanket dogmas such as curls should only be cut dry, or I only cut curl by curl, or even, I only cut texture wet. Some textures are best approached curl by curl (often recommended for curly to coily, or coily hair), some dry and technical (wavy to curly, curly hair) and some wet (wavy, wavy to curly, and curly hair).
Stage 1: Length and Perimeter Shape
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We will often establish your rudimentary length and perimeter shape dry to ascertain the correct length and allow for shrinkage or curl reduction once styled.
Stage 2: The Foundation Shape
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Depending on your texture, density, porosity and desired shape, we will then cut the foundation shape wet, dry technical or curl by curl.
Once we have completed the foundation shape, we will reset your hair by cleansing (with co-wash or shampoo) and put an enhancing treatment through, either protein, bonding or hydrating (depending on what will best serve your hair). Please note, if we approach your hair wet the foundation shape will be cut with the treatment in the hair.
Your hair will be conditioned and styled into its natural texture then dried with diffusers.
Stage 3: Shape Refinement
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Once the hair is dry, your new shape is refined visually using a light curl-by-curl technique.
How should I arrive for my Cut & Push?
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We request that you come to your appointment with your hair down, dry and in its natural (detangled) curl or wave. We will assess your texture, density, porosity and face shape, to advise you before deciding the best approach to your service.
And how long’s all this going to take?
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How long’s a piece of curly string? Joking. Texture, porosity and density differ greatly but from extensive experience, your first-time Cut & Push appointment will last around 2 hours.
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Please note, if you wear your hair naturally curly/ wavy/coily please book a Cut & Push and not a Cut & Finish.
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If this is your first time with Dylan for curls/coils/waves you must book a Cut & Push First Visit.
Failure to book the correct service may result in you not being seen and the loss of your deposit.
STYLISTS
DYLAN G BRAY
Haircutting & Curl Specialist
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As a philosophy graduate, Dylan’s used to grappling with the big questions:
Was Neitzsche correct, can man become ubermensch, eventually going beyond good & evil?
Is Plato’s theory of the Forms merely a metaphysical fantasy?
Does mousse really give the best hold for wavy hair?
Bringing over 30 years of experience, Dylan’s genuine curiosity keeps him enthralled by the craft of cutting and enhancing hair. From that training and subsequent career at Sassoon, to his role as one of London’s finest and most sought-after curly hair specialists, the pursuit of precision continues to excite him. The privilege of being able to undertake every appointment with the exact same desire: this is going to be the best haircut I’ve ever done!
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I've got your hair from here; that's one less thing to worry about.
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