Curly Hair Salon Services in Raleigh, NC
Sweet T Salon in Raleigh, NC starts every curl client with a pre-consult, then uses curl-by-curl cutting and Olaplex Stand Alone Treatments to bring damaged curls back to life, from wavy to coily.
Curls
Olaplex those curls back to life
Every curl client at Sweet T starts with a pre-consult. For damaged curls we use Olaplex Stand Alone Treatments, which can bring your curl back without "The Big Chop."
As a curly hair salon in Raleigh, NC, we've been amazed by what Stand Alone Treatments do for curly hair, from wavy to coily. Ask most curly clients whether they'd wear their hair curly if they could learn to get consistent, frizz-free curls. The answer is almost always yes.
Process
What happens at a curly hair appointment?
Pre-consult
Every curl client starts with a pre-consult.
Detox
Some clients start with a detox, especially hair with heavy heat or chemical damage.
Curl-by-curl cut
We cut curl by curl, so you can keep the length you want.
Olaplex Stand Alone Treatment
We apply Olaplex No. 1 for 20 minutes, then No. 2 for 20 minutes.
Cleanse and condition
We finish with a sulfate-free cleanser and a silicone-free conditioner.
Some clients go home with Olaplex No. 3 as a mini-treatment and leave-in. Your exact steps depend on your hair.
Curl types
Which curl type are you?
Most curly heads have more than one curl type, and the clients we see at Sweet T fall into four main groups.
- Virgin: curly hair with no color. Often fine and limp.
- S'wavy (slightly wavy): wavy curls with a slight S-bend. Easy to mistake for straight hair.
- Botticelli/corkscrew: longer, sausage-like curls. They frizz easily and can show breakage and dryness.
- Coily: super curly, kinky curls, including African American and multi-textured hair. Many coily clients are transitioning from pressing or relaxers and are dealing with straight pieces and breakage.
Results
Curl results from our chair
Client 1: corkscrew mix
She came in for a pre-consult with heavily pressed ends and major heat and chemical damage, especially in the front. We did a detox and a Stand Alone Treatment with No. 1 for 20 minutes and No. 2 for 20 minutes. We beat her expectations on the first visit without cutting off her curls. She went home with Olaplex No. 3 as a mini-treatment and leave-in, and she's growing out nicely.
Client 2: s'wavy
Her curls were already healthy and needed a boost. She got a curl-by-curl cut, then an Olaplex Stand Alone Treatment with No. 1 for 20 minutes and No. 2 for 20 minutes. We cleansed with a sulfate-free cleanser and a silicone-free conditioner. The result: shiny, clumpy, bouncy curls.
Client 3: corkscrew mix
She had damage from relaxers and pressing, with major straight pieces even after a curl-by-curl cut, because she didn't want to lose her length. One Stand Alone Treatment, with No. 1 for 20 minutes and No. 2 for 20 minutes, took her side pieces from zero curl to curly.
Client 4: s'wavy/wavy
She needed a curl-by-curl cut and a refresh with Olaplex. We applied No. 1 for 20 minutes and sent her home to process with No. 2 in her hair. She cleansed and conditioned about 5 to 6 hours later. Her limp curls came back shiny and defined, with snap.
Pricing
What does Olaplex cost?
An Olaplex bonding or PBX repair treatment at Sweet T is $45, and you're in the chair about 30 minutes.
- Olaplex Bonding or PBX Repair30 min$45
- K18 Hair Bonding30 minCall for pricing
FAQ
Curly hair questions
Do I need a consultation before my first curly hair appointment?
Yes. Every curl client at Sweet T starts with a pre-consult, so we can see your curls and plan your steps.
Will I have to cut off my damaged curls?
Not always. Olaplex Stand Alone Treatments can bring damaged curls back without "The Big Chop," and we cut curl by curl so you can keep the length you want.
What curl types does Sweet T work with?
We work with curls from wavy to coily, including African American and multi-textured hair. Most curly heads have more than one curl type.
How much is an Olaplex treatment for curly hair?
An Olaplex bonding treatment at Sweet T is $45 and takes about 30 minutes.
What products do you use on curls?
We use Olaplex No. 1 and No. 2, then a sulfate-free cleanser and a silicone-free conditioner. Some clients go home with Olaplex No. 3 as a mini-treatment and leave-in.
Book
Book a curl pre-consult
Book online through our booking page or call (919) 831-1100 and ask for a curl pre-consult.
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