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Still trusting your curls to a regular salon? Here are the biggest red flags to look out for—and why you should only trust curl-specialist salons!——————————————————————————You know what’s worse than a bad haircut? A bad curly haircut. Because let’s be honest—most salons in India still treat curls and waves like a “problem to fix.” If you’ve ever left a salon with limp, over-layered, or blow-dried-to-death hair, this one’s for you.
Let’s talk about all the red flags you need to watch out for—and exactly where to go instead (because good curl salons do exist, and they get it).
1. They Insist on Cutting Your Hair Wet Without Seeing Your Curls First
This is probably the biggest red flag. If your stylist drags you to the shampoo chair and starts cutting your hair wet, without even asking how your curls form or how you style it… run. Curly and wavy hair shrinks, expands, and moves completely differently when it’s dry. Cutting it straight down when wet usually ends in triangle hair or random uneven pieces.
Green flag: They assess your curl pattern when your hair is dry, ask you about your routine, and cut with curl movement in mind.
2. They Say “Don’t Worry, We’ll Blow Dry It After”
This one makes me want to scream. If the stylist plans to finish your cut with a blowout—and not a diffuser—they’re not a curl expert. They’re just trying to cover up a bad cut with heat styling. The whole point of a curly cut is to make your hair look good naturally, not flat-ironed into shape.
3. They Use Harsh Shampoos & Silicones Like It’s 2010
If the backbar is full of sulphates, heavy silicones, and generic “for all hair types” stuff, you already know what time it is. These products strip curls, cause buildup, and leave you wondering why your hair looks worse after a salon visit.
Your curls (and waves) need moisture, gentle cleansing, and silicone-free slip—not lather and pray.
4. They Brush Your Dry Curls
I wish this wasn’t still happening in 2025, but it is. If your stylist reaches for a fine-tooth comb or brush on your dry hair… goodbye definition, hello frizz. Combing dry curls is curl sabotage, and no trained stylist should ever do that.
5. They Don’t Ask You Anything About Your Routine
How do you style your hair? Do you like volume or definition? Do you use gel or cream? If they don’t ask—even once—how you wear or manage your hair at home, it’s because they don’t work with curls. They’re guessing. And your hair deserves better than that.
So Where Should You Go? Here’s Who Actually Gets It
There are salons in India that understand textured hair. Not just cut it—but shape it, respect it, and help you learn how to take care of it. If you’re done with salon roulette, here are the spots that actually get it right:
Curl Care Salon – Thane, Mumbai: Known for dry curl cuts, textured-friendly products, and actually listening to your hair goals. They work with both wavy and curly textures and don’t try to turn everyone into a volume-less spiral.
Noi Tre Salons – Vasant Vihar & Khan Market, Delhi: They take the time to understand your curl type, recommend real routines, and style your hair in a way that lasts. No guesswork, no blow-dryer crimes.
South Point Mall – Gurgaon: This location has become a quiet favourite in the curl community. Stylists are trained in curl-specific cutting and know the difference between “enhancing waves” and “flattening them into submission.”
Final Thoughts: Don’t Settle for a Salon That Doesn’t Get Your Hair
Curls and waves are not a trend—they’re a texture. And they deserve the right kind of care. A regular salon will treat your hair like a problem to fix. A real curl salon will treat it like something to understand and work with.
You don’t need to fight your hair. You just need to go where it’s actually seen.
