Let me preface this review by saying that my mane is not 100% natural, so feel free to take my review with a grain of salt. After doing some research on the natural hair salons in Atlanta, I decided on Curltopia to get a hair assessment during my trip to the ATL. I booked an appointment with Tas, hoping he could give me some tips on how to care for my recently transitioned hair. I was greeted by his assistant, who asked some basic questions about my hair, what I use between salon visits, etc. Then Tas came over and shampooed my hair. Much to my dismay, he told me that my hair's natural curl pattern had been damaged by my constant use of the flat iron. As a result, I would either have to do the big chop or restart the transition process over without the use of heat. He was very honest and straightforward, which I appreciated. However, I had hoped to get a non-heat style given his advice, but he didn't have time to do it. The receptionist who booked my appointment did not inform me of this when I called to schedule, so I was a little miffed that in the end, I had to return to the flat-iron--the very thing that was keeping me from wearing my hair in its truly natural state. To make matters worse, I wasn't too happy with the outcome. I thought Tas had the flat iron way too hot, and my hair smelled more like the flat iron than the shampoo when he was done. In the end, I received my hair "prescription." The products he selected for me totaled well over $100, but to my knowledge, Tas did not use any of the products on my hair. I had no idea how to use them or how he arrived at the decision that those products were the best for my hair type. It just seemed like a haphazard list of stuff, so I didn't bother to buy anything. In the end, I wish I'd just gone to my regular stylist who I used previously during my short stint in Atlanta. She would have charged me much less for the shampoo, conditioner and flat iron service, and my hair would have looked and smelled a lot better. All the same, if you're truly natural, definitely check this place out. All the natural clients looked great after their services. read more

**Tas is no longer there but Curltopia is still the spot for natural curly assistance.** I started out at Urbanbella only, now since Tas has moved to Curltopia I've added this salon to my list, the receptionist is very pleasant and you can easily relax with the music, reading material and my favorite the beverages. I'll do Urbanbella for products (logistics) and Curltopia is where I get my "do" done. The prices vary, it really depends on the service that you need. A hairstylist is like that one little black dress in the closet, once you find a good one that fits, you try your best to never get rid of it. :-) Curltopia used to be adjacent to Urbanbella, now it's moved off of S Cobb Dr, bigger space for all to move around. If you have naturally curly hair, no matter your ethnicity, head to Curltopia, they will do you right... read more

This place is the best! I have been coming here since it opened (very off an on but consistently). The entire staff is courteous, it's clean and inviting, not in a crowded area, and they take care of natural hair phenomonally. They will even take you at the last minute sometimes if you don't have an appointment but I don't recommend it. My favorite stylist is Taylor. I heart Taylor - she's a sweetheart and more importantly, she's a great stylist. Taz is great too (my mother uses him). I have been natural for 10 years and generally never get my hair straightened but if I did, I usually went to the Domincan salons in Marietta or Norcross. Besides being insanely out of the way, no one could ever speak to me in English, I'd have to sit in the salon for 7 years to get a lackluster press. I've gone to Curltopia several times to get a blowout and have always walked away very pleased. Between pressing, they usually recommend hydration treatments for me which leaves my hair feeling silky smooth. I will say I've never gotten a natural hairstyle done here (I'm sorry but spending money on something I can clearly do at home is just not my style). I've also gotten a cut here twice. The first time, I will say, I was not ecstatic because of the length taken off but if I were to be honest with myself, that was more my fault then theirs for not getting regular trims. The second cut was great however (done by Taylor, of course). It was probably closer to a trim than a cut because she took the bare minimum and my hair fell beautifully after. My only grip is price but hey, you get what you pay for. It's honestly not that expensive but I am a struggling young professional so I have to be extra careful of every penny that leaves my pocket. I've gone to a few other salons around Atlanta looking for a better deal and though I may have paid less, I have also paid the cost through poor service, bad cuts, and ugly styles. Curltopia is the best. read more

My experience at Curltopia was one of the WORST hair experiences of my life! My scissor happy stylist(Ashley) completely butchered my hair. I should have gotten out of the chair when she started to cut my hair while it was wet. Not only did she cut off WAY too much, it was completely uneven, and she styled my hair with so much product that it wouldn't move leaving my curls as hard as a rock. I came for the Deva cut. when I sat down in the chair, Ashley told me that if i was getting it twisted & styled, a regular cut would serve me better.So I decided against the cut and told her I just wanted a trim. Since I don't use heat on my hair I told her to trim sparingly. I should have known something was wrong when she proceeded to cut my hair while wet. She cut about 2" of of my hair, which is a lot when factoring in shrinkage. Not to mention it was jagged and horribly uneven. She then put a bunch of product in my hair to finger style it and told me that,if I wanted to avoid sitting in the chair for another 3 hrs, I could leave them in over night and take them out in the morning . Of course I opted out of sitting in the chair for 3 more hours. When I finally took the twists out the next morning my hair was hard and sticky. There was so much product in my hair that I couldn't do anything with it. Every time I touched my hair my fingers were sticky and gross. My ends were as hard as rocks. I had no other choice to rinse this mess out of my hair. The next day when I called to complain they offered to fix this mess, but when I went back to the salon they treated me with very little regard. Ashley had me under the dryer waiting for 2 hours. She told me that she had other clients who had appointments to tend to first. I WAITED 3 HOURS in total for her to fix the mess that she made and ended up having to get a refund because she never got back to me. God only knows how much longer i would have been there if I waited for her to get through every client that was "booked" for that day, so I demanded a refund and left with my hair halfway done looking a hot mess. I would not recommend this place for a cut or a "style" for anyone who's natural with multi ethnic, tight curls or afto- textured hair. Nor would I recommend it for anyone looking avoid heavy product usage. In my opinion they also had very poor customer service. For me to have paid $105 for a service, and then be completely disregarded after giving them the opportunity to fix their mistake is just bad business. read more

I was elated because I was calling for weeks to get in there to see Ms. Stacey to chop off my hair after a bad weave damaged my gorgeous curls and scalp. Long story short...I got in and I even took a half day off from work to make it there by 3pm. So how 'bout I got an appointment with Ms. Jay (she has the best personality ever)! The salon was chic and was decorated tastefully. As soon as I walked in I was welcomed and addressed by the receptionist, she checked me in and escorted me to Ms. Jay and then offered me tea and/or cold beverage (lovely cuz I was hot and sweating bullets coming from the 95 degree HOTLanta Heat wave) LOL! Ms. Jay sat me down, asked me what I wanted to accomplish with my visit and I said bluntly: "CHOP IT OFF" lol! I wanted a fresh start I've been natural since the 90's so chopping off my hair was no biggie for me I just wanted a haircut without having my hair blowed out and of course I was very interested to discover new styling methods. I was shampooed, conditioned and styled with a combination of Mixed Chicks, DevaCurl and Miss Jessie's products. Ms. Jay gave me tips and tricks to make my styles last longer and even showed me different products that would work and benefit my hair in its current state. I ended paying less than I expected...I will say they are moderate to expensive in regard to pricing, but it's all worth it when you consider the types of products and care that goes into your tresses. Can you say "happy camper"? That is me! :) I hope to go back soon and get an appointment with Ms. Stacey as well. I love this salon it is now my go to for trims, styles and color for natural beauties like me. read more

I gave them two chances and both times was severely disappointed. I initially visited in Dec 2020 and chose Alexia. Very sweet girl but she did NOT understand how curls work and actually cut defined layers into my hair so I was unable to straighten it without looking stupid. Ok, so I wanted to try again and booked with Latasha in April. Was really looking forward to the visit and got THREE notices to confirm my appt for Sunday at 1, and I confirmed all. I got there early, no problem, I don't mind waiting but then 20 mins past my appt, I go to ask what's taking so long. Girl at the desk says oh I'm sure she'll only be another 5 minutes and I look over and see what Latasha is doing will NOT take just 5 mins so I ask the receptionist to go ask her. She comes back and says not only does she have the person in the chair but she has someone under the hair dryer that she has to see. So of course I walk out. Seriously, you know curly hair so why would you schedule appts on top of each other like that? If someone comes in late, you tell them I'm sorry but I can't spend as much time on you as you might like because I can't delay the people after you that will be on time. GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! read more

I decided to try Curltopia based on the reviews I read online. And I must say I am very satisfied with my visit. I got a DevaCut, color, and deep conditioning for a very reasonable price (I've definitely paid more elsewhere for a cut and color). The stylist used DevaCurl and Miss Jessie's products on my hair. The decor and music was feminine and fun. I also loved the fact that my stylist only had one other person booked during my services so I was not kept waiting long at any stage of the process. The stylist was really friendly and talked to me about the products she was using on my hair. Overall, I really liked the end result and this was the best natural hair salon expereince I have had to date. I am excited to try the new products at home. I will probably make a return visit in a month or so for highlights. (BTW, my hair texture is 3c/4a combo). read more

I had a really good experience at Curltopia with Stacey. She's considered a Level 1 stylist (a bit cheaper than getting your hair done by someone with more experience), but it was the first time I've gotten my hair cut and left with defined curls rather than a combed-out fro. In the past I've been very hesitant to go to even natural hair stylists because I feel that they usually cut off more hair than I want, but today I felt like she cut off the unhealthy hair and my hair winded up looking really really good. I have had natural hair for seven years, and it makes me feel good to have my hair done by someone with natural hair, so another plus for Curltopia. Usually I have big hair that I love, but with the finger-styling technique that Stacy used and thoroughly explained to me so that I can do it at home, my curly hair is so defined and dare I say it, lies the flattest I've ever seen it in it's natural state! She gave me a hand-out on the technique and products she used (neither she or the owner tried to push products on me), which was definitely a first so I can try to replicate the look at home on my own. On a separate note, the place is so chic and clean (even the bathroom), good reading material, I believe free coffee and water cooler. The owners are very present as well. The only downside was the finger styling technique I chose to get, which is a must if you don't know how to define your curls took about two hours to dry (that's a long time under a dryer!) All in all, a small price to pay to finally figure out what works for my natural hair and curls. Some people might get sticker shock at the prices, and I am by no means making good money at my current job, but I feel like I got what I paid for, good service all the way around. I'm just so excited about finding this place. I will definitely be back. read more

I had an appointment with James today and I have never felt better leaving a salon!! I have very curly hair (mixed boticelli w/ coil curls) and everyone I have ever asked has been afraid to give me layers so my hair just ends up looking very boxy and boring. I told James what I wanted and he immediately knew what to do. He gave me layers that started in the back and framed my face. I have never been happier with my hair. He also gave me tips on how to style it in the future (very low maintenance styling technique which is perfect for me because I don't like spending too much time on my hair). I really, really loved this place. Everyone left looking like a rockstar so I will definitely be back! read more

Curltopia - Deva cut with James! Loved him and my cut!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

The service is professional and courteous, plus cute! Ms. Kay greeted me with a warm smile as I walked in. The staff was consistent with the graciousness as well. My colorist/stylist is beyond words...Ms. Dana Miller is definitely a colorist that is knowledgeable, creative and who listens well. She is on point and the best colorist I've ever had to color my hair. I'm natural and I wanted hi/lites and lo/lites and SHAZAM!!! I love my dang color and it's not only befitting w/my style, but it's BITCHIN' too!!! Need a great salon, not ghetto or boujee beyond kindness and great service ...go to CURLTOPIA! Perfect fo' a gurL like me... read more

I live in Thomson, GA two hours away, but it's hard to find someone really good in dealing with 4c hair like mine. Naeema did my hair and she put me at ease. Showed me what product would work best with my hair and also told me what not to do. When I say she was patient I mean my hair is 100% natural and thick and she did a great job with my two strand twist. The neighborhood also was very pleasant, I'm going back in two weeks read more

I recently moved back home to Atlanta from New York City, and I was pretty stressed about leaving behind Devachan, my SoHo curly-hair haven... ...until I found Curltopia. This salon is A+! The stylists are Deva trained to do dry-cutting. Robin cut my hair and she did a wonderful job. She listened to exactly what I wanted and pulled it off brilliantly. My hair looks as good as, if not better than, the cuts I used to get at Devachan (and for a fraction of the price!). The salon itself is clean, cute, and has a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend it. read more

Went in for a "big chop". Was told by the stylist that I had "thermal damage" and needed to wait three more months.... Their ploy to have you come back (i think). Wasted $90 bucks on a rod set i could have done at Home. Following week went to a different salon and discovered that I had no thermal damage and my hair was just fine. Was able to cut off remaining relaxer. My hair curled just fine. To Add insult to injury the receptionist/ owner is rude. I refuse to support an establishment where the patron is rude to her customers. I recommend going to natural expression salon. anywhere but here! At least the stylist taz will not make up reasons to have you come back!!!!! read more

Curltopia - Hair Salons Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Make sure you call first before booking online with this salon. I booked a braids appointment four days in advance and received a confirmation. Three hours before the appointment I get a call to say they don't do braids and offered me a different service and free hydration on my next visit. Said they've been meaning to update their website. Now I'm left trying to rebook at a different salon. Not fair! If I called them 3 hrs prior to the appointment, I would have been charged a cancellation fee. If they had good customer service they would have done the TWO cornrows I requested and sent me on my way. Get it together Curltopia! read more

I had so much hope that I scheduled my mom, and daughter for a birthday outing her. What a disappointment. Alexis and Shimeria where our stylist after 30 mins of waiting my mom and I got Horrible hair style and prices do not reflect the quality of work. They are extremely over priced. Because a picture is more than works this is my freshly done style today. My mom looked even worse she would not let me photograph read more

I had an appointment with Nova on May 6, 2016. It was awesome. I truly had a wonderful experience and I told her she's officially my hair chick. She understood my hair and gave me good tips for maintenance. I've gotten so many compliments on my hair. I love the ambiance there and everyone was friendly. read more

Curltopia - Hair Salons Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

This is for all of my natural women. They do wonderful hair this is a must if you are natural or going to try to be natural. I've been going for maybe 6-9 months now I got my big chop there and i love it. If you want finger styling or two strand twist Stacy is your girl. Ladies if you love that nice deep hair washing skills that is Jennifer. But who ever you get I know they will be great for you. Also if you want to go just for a consult it is free that's how I started. Free wifi hey what a great thing cause you know you are going to be there at least hour and half. read more

I liked my experience at Curltopia. I visited the salon while on spring break and I was so excited about my appointment due to the reviews that I read on yelp and other review sites. I have been natural for over 7 years and I am very picky about who I let style my hair. I have had some okay experiences in the past and a few run ins with stylist who have no idea how to take care of my hair and would end up damaging my hair. At Curltopia my stylist was Tiffany and she was really nice. In my opinion, during the consultation phase of my visit, I felt that she didn't have enough knowledge about the causes of hair breakage. For example, my hair was experiencing some breakage and Tiffany was unable to tell what exactly was going on. I wished that she would have been able to pinpoint what exactly was causing the breakage. However, she did give me some ideas which I appreciated. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: Stylist on time and not overbooked Professional atmosphere (no gossip or chit chatter, checking in with clients) Beautiful salon Educated me on all the products used and the phases of the hair care process Massage during wash Free Wifi (able to get some work done) Hair feels healthy, soft, and ends look great! Cons: Stylist needed assistance with hairstyle (she did an okay job with the updo flat twist hair style I requested but she struggled with putting the style together which was quite annoying) Stylist used a smaller tooth comb to do hair when hair was semi-wet (I was upset that at a salon that specializes in curly hair, that my stylist would use a comb that was literally ripping out my hair (I noticed broken hair was falling). In defense of the small tooth comb being used, I should have told my stylist that I prefer a larger tooth comb. Next time, I will speak up. Additionally, I did not like the fact that she combed my hair when it was wet ( I am a 4a/4b). Most naturals know that hair is weakest when it is wet. Overall, I had a good experience and will just speak up more about my preferences in the future. It has been almost over a week and my ends look great and my hair is so soft. read more

I had a horrible experience with this salon. I came in wanting my transitional hair cut and styled so that I was all natural for a up coming wedding I was part of. I booked my appointment and the lady I got (jay I think) was Not social and not into giving me hair advise. After washing my hair and adding product she seam to not know how long to keep me under the dryer, gave up on totally drying my hair and made me leave with my hair half wet! I called back the next day and demanded to have my hair redone b/c I had little white balls everywhere that would not go away ( from miss Jessie product). She made me another appointment, did not appoligize and then when she was done I still had the white balls in my hair the next day even though she told me they would go away. This was a horrible salon experience!!!! read more

I visited Curltopia in 2012 and had a wonderful experience. Ashley was my stylist. She was nice and not too chatty, which I like. I wanted a trim, but after inspecting my hair Ashely said that I really didn't need one. She ended up "shaping up" my hair, which made my hair fall nicely in my daily wash and go style. My hair was cut dry and then washed. She was very patient with my hair through the wash and detangling process. She then applied some DevaCurl styling mousse to my hair. I sat under the dryer for a bit and wash finished! Overall I had a very pleasant experience here the 4/5 stars is related to the products used in my hair. My hair is 4a and I usually used products that are super moisturizing and relatively heavy to keep my hair in place. By Ashley washing, conditioning and just adding mousse (all DevaCurl) caused super shrinkage and made my hair feel dry. Had my hair not been cut dry I would have thought my hair cut was shorter than it actually was. Once home I cowashed my hair with Tresemme Naturals and applied EcoStyler gel as usual and my hair looked fabulous!! I got so many compliments!! I will return to Ashley for sure the next time I'm in Atlanta for another "shape-up". Nice work!!! read more

I swear I can't win for losing with this place and this is the second time this happened. #1 horrible customer service. #2, they canceled my appt and didn't give me the option of rescheduling it. Then wanted to pass me to a different stylist. I fell for it once which was a bad mistake, not doing it again. And whoever they have answering the phone has ZERO cursing service skills. Never again. read more

OK, I've waited about a week to write this review because I have mixed feelings about to Curltopia. I really do wish I could give a better review. First of all, the staff were all very nice and friendly. From my very first phone call with the receptionist until I was out the door after my visit, everyone was super pleasant, no attitude or anything like that. The ambiance in the place was nice and I was sort of amazed at how *clean* the place is. I even noted that all of the cabinets and things sit a few inches above the floor so no cruftiness can gather there. They use high-quality products and were very helpful explaining to me how to use the ones I decided to buy. So why only three stars? Well, I was a bit underwhelmed with my hair when I left. I was disappointed that after my shampoo and once I got in the chair, my stylist said something like, "You've got straight wavy hair and there's just not a lot you can do with it." Now, I have no idea how true that is. But surely you could do *something* with it! You're the "stylist", give me some suggestions. Throw a dog a bone. I can go to Great Clips if I want to hear the same old, "I don't know what to do with this stuff". In the end, I got my ends trimmed and left with pretty much the same non-style I've been rocking since I grew my hair out. In fact, I went to work straight from my appointment and no-one even noticed I'd gotten a haircut. And believe me, my hair is somehow always fair game as a topic of discussion. Now, I won't put it all on the stylist. Maybe some of it is my fault, and that is ultimately why I decided to go ahead and write this review rather than hold my tongue (because I'm not trying to bad-mouth the place!) Maybe my experience can help someone else. Maybe I'm supposed to show up with an idea of what I want done. The problem is I don't know what you can do with my hair-type, which was the whole reason for me turning to the "curly hair specialists". I expected them to check out my hair and say "well, we can do this or this" but I guess that's not how it works. read more

It takes me typically a week to like any hair change, and my recent visit for partial highlights was not any different. My stylist Stacie was very professional and concerned with my dissatisfaction. She even pulled the manager aside and offered to correct my hair to my personal satisfaction. After I reminded her about me confessing during our consultation that it takes me about a week to truly have an opinion on my hair. She then extended her offer and reassured me that if I don't like within a week she would redo it at no additional charge. It has now been a little over a week and I love it! Overall my experience at Curltopia exceeded my expectations and I look forward to booking my next appointment. read more

So I FINALLY got the guts to do a big cut on my hair and I am so grateful that I ended up at Curltopia with James. I have that frizzy Russian/Jewish hair and I have never been able to tame it, but after just a little time with James, I have the bob I've always wanted. Not just that, but I feel so much more confident in my styling abilities, because he gave me step by step instructions of everything he did to get my hair hydrated and looking great. And on top of all that, he gave me his email address in the event I have any more questions about styling/products/etc. Could not have asked for a better experience. I would definitely say that if it is your first time, describe your hair type when making the appointment! At first, they had me with a different stylist, but I described my hair and they put me with James and I could not be happier with the outcome. read more

I'm not big on blogging...but I'm writing this review because I want to save people the anxiety I went through trying to figure out where to go to learn about my hair. First off..I did the big chop at another salon and my hair wasn't cut in a style...but cut because my original destination was locs. I came to this salon from a friends recommendation and I was very pleased with my visit. From start to finish, I was pleased with everything. Stacey cut my hair in a really cute style and explained what she was doing to my hair in order to teach me how to do it when I got home. I was so afraid my hair was going to be thick and unmanageable...but it wasn't. Stacey told me about my curl pattern and the products she was using and why. At the end of my visit..at checkout...I received a personalized hair maintenance sheet so I could remember everything we went over. Overall, I am very pleased with this salon and my stylists. I made a follow-up appointment! read more

Ive been going to Curltopia for about 4 months now and I have had my hair cut (about 3 times), styled with rod sets, dyed (twice), and flat ironed. Not because I didnt like the work, but because I loved it so much I wanted to see what else Miss Stacie could do! My hair was very long and thick and I have been growing back naturally since 2007. I normally just do my own hair but b/c I never liked my curls I decided to try Curltopia after being referred by a woman who came by my job w/ nice curls. Ive been goin to see Stacie consistently for 4 months and I never imagined I would trust someone so much with my hair! I havent been dissapointed yet. The shop itself is in a quiet neighborhood wth great parking, reading material, and music. I recommend to everyone who asks (and even those who dont! lol) read more

Well what I got was definitely not a S curl and my hair was hard as a rock. Y'all clearly do not the definition of curls and even the lady at the front desk knew I was unhappy and not what I asked for. read more

I went to Curltopia on Friday, February 10th; I had a hair appointment with Robin. I am very picky when it comes to my hair; my hair is curly but very dry. So, it's super hard to take of my hair. Robin does her best to address my frizzy hair. She takes her time in cutting, mostuirizing, and styling my hair. She is wonderful! I will be back! read more

I get my hair done at Curltopia by Stacey. She's awesome! I walk out of there every single time looking great. My hair does things for Stacey that it doesn't do for me. Stacey also educates me on how to take care of my natural hair, which I appreciate. I love the atmosphere of the salon. They have wi-fi, so I can get my hair done and work at the same time! If you're a natural beauty and you're looking for somewhere to get your hair done, I would highly recommend Curltopia. You won't be disappointed. read more

Went last week for my first ever Deva cut and it was educational. I went with the intention of keeping my length and just having my hair shaped to maximize the curls, but upon advisement I decided to chop a significant amount to get rid of my damaged locks. Love my curls! Thanks much! read more

Curltopia - Hair Salons Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

James James James!!! I've searched my whole life for someone who knew what they were doing with curly hair, and I have finally found him. He's amazing! Knows the ins and outs of curly hair and is Deva Cut certified. He tailors every cut to your hair and curl type. He takes his time and is super personable. He's very open about communicating with his clients. This is my second time with him at Curltopia and I won't go anywhere/to anyone else. I'm picky and I know curls, and I would recommend him in a second to anyone that has curls and needs a stylist they trust. My curls have really transformed since going to him and using the Deva Curl products. read more

Curltopia - James took 7 inches off. Fun, cute and just what I asked for. - Hair Salons Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

I went natural last yeah and had been having a tough time with my hair. I went to Curltopia to get it cut into a better shape that I would be more comfortable wearing out and to learn how to better do my hair. My visit made my hair look amazing and enabled me to be able to duplicate that myself at home. I go to Jennifer and she is an absolute angel! My hair looks incredible every time I go and she is really nice and patient with teaching me. I usually get a haircut and finger style. I would be lost on this natural hair journey without Jennifer and Curltopia! I will say that I referred a friend there who saw a different stylist and she said that she had a horrible experience and an awful haircut. But all of my experiences there have been fantastic. read more

In early April I went to Curltopia, not really knowing what to expect. I was simply blown away at how professional everyone I came in contact with was. The salon has a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere. My stylist, Giselle, was the topping on the cake. She took the time to truly get an understanding of what I wanted to do with my hair and then she fully explained each step. Upon leaving the salon, I was given my own personal prescription of hair care products and styling tips in order to keep up my hair between appointments. This gave me the confidence I needed in order to keep my natural kinky hair looking good. My hair still looks great. You know your hair looks good when total strangers walk up to you and inquire about your hair. read more

Do you know how hard it is to find a salon for curly-headed white chicks in Atlanta? I LOVE Curltopia. It is literally the only place I will let cut my hair. It's truly a festival of curls in there. Anyone with any type of wavy, kinky, spiraly, or even twisty curl will find a stylist to fit your needs. My hair is corkscrew curls with fine hair and my husband's is coarser hair with more of a wave to it. We have both found that Robin (who specializes in DevaCut) can do both of our hair perfectly. The amazing thing is that she actually remembers hair. She knows exactly who you are and what she did to your hair last night. We would not go to anyone else. The only only reason that I'm putting a 4-star rating instead of a 5-star rating is for updos. I went to Curltopia for a hair trial for my wedding and it made me realize that you don't want the same person who can do an updo, cutting your hair. Very different skill sets. I ended up going somewhere else, but will be back to Curltopia for a cut soon. read more

My new haven for healthy natural hair! I had excellent customer service from the time I called to request a consultation appointment to the receptionist greeting me to my awesome stylist, Nova. She is a master stylist who truly knows how to properly care for natural hair in every phase. She was so kind, patient, and gentle with my hair (I'm on the tender-headed side) but had no issues with her styling. Not only did she ask all the right questions about my hair journey and concerns, she listened and described what she was doing to my hair at each step, including the products used. She gave me the perfect modified diva cut to shape my hair while preserving my length. Finally, she gave me a hair "prescription" of what to do at home to maintain my hair and optimize its health. Love this place and I'll definitely be back! read more

I went to Curltopia today after being delighted to find there was a salon near my home that specialized in curly/kinky textured hair. I actually had made the appointment in person a few weeks back and loved the decor and the vibe of the salon then. I made my appointment with Aliah and was very excited to cut my hair, as I've been transitioning for the past 6 months. After reviewing the prices (a tad pricey, but I'm a believer in "you get what you pay for") I was a little unsure of what services I wanted to get. After Aliah and I discussed my options, I opted for color and she suggested flat twists. The color went well and the shampoo was great! She then put me under the dryer for my deep conditioner which was for 15 minutes, but I ended up waiting for around 30-45. That wouldn't have necessarily been an issue if I hadn't needed to pick my infant up from Day Care. That would be my only gripe. She did a wonderful job flat twisting my newly colored hair, but I was unable to sit under the dryer (waiting baby!), so I left with wet hair. I'm sure when I take the twists down tomorrow, I'll like my hair but it would've been nice to have it styled by Aliah, just in case I don't know what I'm doing :) All in all, I'll definitely go back, but maybe not as much as I'd like to just from a budget/time standpoint. Aliah was very nice, worked with my hair with ease, and gave me a list of products to try that I'm sure will be helpful. I'll also tell all my natural/curly haired friends about this salon! read more

I had a wonderful experience at Curltopia! When I arrived, I was greeted and Jay (my stylist) was ready and waiting for me. Before I arrived at the salon, I had done a lot of research by looking at the salon's website and reading reviews. The website promised an educational experience. Jay and Curltopia definitely delivered! The goal seems to be to ensure that clients are capable of caring for their own hair between appointments. This is evidenced by the fact that clients at Curltopia are faced toward the mirror so that we can see what the stylist is doing. Jay also told me what steps she was taking to promote curl, shine, moisture and growth. I decided to go for the gusto - decided to go ahead with the big chop. My style of choice was a finger style, due to Jay's promise of low maintenance. Today is day 4 and my curls are easily plumped back into She answered my numerous questions and told me what products she used at each step. And not only did she tell me, but as I was checking out, she provided me with a list of products to se for washing, conditioning, deep conditioning, daily moisture and styling. The salon has a beautiful color scheme and decor. There is a comfortable sitting area in the center of the salon, the mirrors are large and hang from the ceiling and there are beautiful chandeliers to provide lighting. Clients are offered water as they sit under the dryer. This is certainly necessary because cloaks are put over the hood of the dryer to maintain the heat. And of course, this makes for a higher temperature under the dryer. Jay had a pleasing personality. I will definitely return to this salon. In fact, I made my two week appointment before I left the salon that afternoon. Something else that I MUST mention: I ran into one of my good friends there. We had both been discussing our transitioning process and our fear of doing the big chop. It was coincidental that she was there and even more coincidental that she had also decided to do her big chop. This was confirmation that I was in the right place. If you are transitioning, considering the big chop or a veteran naturalista, Curltopia is the salon for you! read more

I went on June 28, 2011, to have my big chop done. My appointment was with Giselle. As I entered the salon, I was immediately greeted by a young lady behind the front counter. The decor and the atmosphere was very welcoming. While I waited for Giselle (I was a few minutes early), I was asked to fill out a brief questionnaire. Just as I was finishing up, Giselle came over to greet me. I was asked if I wanted something to drink. As I sat in her chair, we talked about what I was currently doing to my hair and what I should be doing to my hair. Giselle gave me a plan for products I could use on my hair. I was asked again if I wanted something to drink. Although the prices were somewhat high, I knew what everything would cost before I entered the salon (I researched online). Overall I was happy with the service and plan to return. read more

This was my 2nd time visiting Curltopia and once again I had a pretty good experience. I had just gotten a sew-in out and wanted to return to wearing my natural curly hair. I got a shampoo and deep conditioner with DevaCurl products and my stylist (the lovely and talented) Giselle put double stranded twists in my hair. She also gave me some helpful tips about using the Miss Jessie's line (which I was introduced to at Curltopia in 2010 and still currently use). Giselle also introduced me to the new Moroccan Oil line that I'm now a bit obsessed with. In the end, my hair came out just as I wanted and it looked great!! The only reason why I'm giving Curltopia a 4 star is because I got what I thought was a hair trim and was charged for a hair cut...so I wasn't expecting to pay the large amount I was charged. I wasn't aware that there is a difference in charge between the two. Except for the hair trim/hair cut confusion and subsequent pricing, I still recommend Curltopia and I will definitely go back!! read more

I got my hair cut at Curltopia at the end of July, two days before moving out of state. I've been natural for 5+ years and it was my first deva-inspired cut. I paid the $25 deposit over the phone and my cut (by a single certified stylist) came out to be $69 with tip included. The cut wasn't what I expected. I thought it was going to be curl by curl as described, but my hair was cut off in chunks... some of it was curl by curl. It was cute-ish when I left the salon, but when I washed it the next day (day before moving), I realized that I had A LOT of long hair in my head. I went from arm pit length (APL) stretched, to above the shoulder stretched. I had APL hair all over, mixed with short hair, and some VERY short hair (maybe 1.5 inches stretched) in random places... I was NOT pleased. I put product in it and ended up with a halo of frizz. More frizz than I've ever had. I called the salon to inform them and ask what to do. Trisha, the owner (beware of this woman...), told me I could come in and they would fix it. She and my stylist knew I was moving the next day as I told them while I was there (out of excitement), and told them again on the phone. I didn't have time to drive an hour to get to the salon, get my hair fixed, and an hour back, and pack, etc. to leave the next morning. I asked if they would be willing to give me a refund so I could get it fixed after I moved. That was a bold move on my part, but my hair was awful, the frizz was unbelievable, and I'm on a teacher's salary... Trisha said she'd think about it and call me back. (Don't believe the woman when she says she'll "call you back.") I called the salon every day they were open for a week and a half to try to get in contact with Trisha. I spoke with my stylist and asked if he would be willing to just keep the deposit (as if I had missed my appointment) and if I could get the rest back. He thought it would be fair. Once I FINALLY got in touch with Trisha (a week and a half later, and after moving), I informed her that I had been trying to reach her and was expecting to hear back from her. She, with a nasty tone in her voice, told me: "I know because I am not going to give you a refund. We tried to get you in here to fix it, but you were unwilling to come in because you were moving. It is not our problem. We will not refund your money." (Was I really unwilling or unable...??) I told her that my stylist and I agreed upon something we both felt was fair and her response: "He does not own this salon, I do. I am not giving you a refund. You sat in his chair and had opportunities to come back and get it fixed but you could not fit us in to your schedule." I told her that I understood her policy but I was not going to change my move to make ANOTHER appointment to get my hair fixed because of mistakes they made. Then, SHE HUNG UP ON ME! I wouldn't recommend Curltopia to ANYONE due to the level of unprofessionalism of the owner. Had she been more professional and kind about it, and maybe apologized for my experience at least once, I would be much more understanding. But to have a tone with me on the phone and then HANG UP...whoa. That warrants some publicity, and a candid review. Do NOT go here. Save your time, your hair, your sanity, and YOUR MONEY. I wouldn't even want to go back and have them "fix" it. Thankfully, I found a natural salon in my new city that was willing to work with me and fix my hair for a reasonable price. The stylist couldn't believe the choppy mess the curltopia cut left me with. read more