I loved the vibe cozy and intimate private. Had I think the best cult hair cut of my life. I am due my second. I 100 recommend

Best haircut from a knowledgeable curly girl herself! My hair looks so much better now after only one visit!

Joy did a great job with my hair! I am Asian with curly hair. I followed the hair cleansing instructions on her website. My hair looks and feels so good! Now I just gotta learn how to care for my curls to keep it up. read more

I went here hoping for the best hair cut of my life! Curly hair is such a mystery, and as any curly girl would know, we will try anything. once. I got a ton of knowledge about curly hair, and how it should be treated, cut, washed...etx. That was probably my favorite part, learning about my hair and curl type. But as far as the hair cut itself I do not know if I loved it. Especially for $100. I think I would only try this again if I was in New York, I've heard good things about curly salons there, and seen before and afted YouTube videos. I havent been back to Joyfully Curly. read more

What you get at Joyfully Curly is a solid knowledge of curly hair and a skillful application of that knowledge: in other words, she knows what she's doing and your hair will reflect that. Excellent color (I forget it's not mine at times). :-) She uses the Deva curl technique, if you're familiar with Lorraine Massey and the Curly Girl book. Not a big salon with lots of drama and mugs of herbal tea, or even music (or Muzak) :-). But if you have curly hair, put it on your list. read more

Bad haircut. It will take some time to grow out the damage. I'm giving 2 stars (instead of 1) because she was very good at styling curly hair and explaining how to style curly hair. read more

She was extremely passive aggressive and condescending. I have several issues: 1) I had to wait 3 weeks for a haircut and she expected me to read her whole website and remember everything on it. If this is not a normal haircut, and if there's a special procedure to prepare for it, then stress it or at least throw in a little something at the end of your appointment confirmation email. Now I get it, I got there and my hair was in a bun so it wasn't ready to be dry cut, so I did (unintentionally) waste her time but I also wasted mine too. I needed my hair cut for a wedding I was going to that weekend, so I felt bad for her but I was also pissed I wouldn't have a haircut in time for this special occasion. She was so passively aggressively rude and took no responsibility for at least the fact that since I'm a new client, she didn't remind me to do this whole 3 week prep for the cut. She wanted me to feel bad and then tells me "you didn't read my website? I just paid so much money to get it redone". Ummmm - IDC about how much you spent - who is really going to sit there and read it all. and then says "oh well I guess every now and then there is always that one..." Just piling on, like I didn't feel bad enough. I just wanted to go to a hair salon for curly hair - AND at normal salons they wash your hair first! Sorry, I would think most people wouldn't automatically know that which is why I would've appreciated her at least throwing in a small comment like - BTW, since you are new to the salon, please be sure to read my website and make sure you are prepared for the haircut", when she approved and confirmed my appt. It would've taken less than 30 seconds and saved us both time. 2) She asked if I use deva curl products exclusively, and I told her I use the devacurl gel and that's the only product I put in my hair. I make my own shampoo and conditioner and its all natural so I didn't even think that that would be an issue because I'm all about being natural and being in control of what is being put in it. Its literally glycerin, tea tree, ylang ylang, and lavender. She went on this whole rant about water soluable products and how we shouldn't be using oils.. blah blah. she made me feel like shit, like I didn't do my research and know what I'm talking about. Like I haven't been doing this for years! I knew she was full of it and so I just let her talk and she was talking to me like I was a moron. Long story short - I bought the no poo and one conditioner and guess what - it contains (peppermint) oil, grapeseed, glycerin etc because - its A CLEANSER AND GLYCERIN AND OILS (not all) ARE GOOD FOR THE HAIR, especially curly hair that needs MOISTURE. She kept saying moisture is water and a bunch of other stuff that I just let her sit there any say because I was so shocked that her tone was this rude, especially to a new client, and I didn't feel like sitting there an debating with her about how everything I make for myself is actually really great and a lot of other people use it and tell me the same thing and that water can be very damaging to hair, that's why you aren't even supposed to wash your hair everyday. 3) Then, when I was trying to reschedule the appt, she was like do you want to buy the products and I said yes, since thats how I am supposed to "prepare for the cut and get all product out of my hair". I asked her if she had bigger sizes, she said no and I said "you know what, forget it. If this is what I'm supposed to be using from now on, I might as well buy the bigger sizes", and she looked at me like she wanted to kick my a**. I am not sure why she got so offended, I was not rude or anything because I was still in a state of shock and felt really bad. 4) Lastly, a week before my 2nd appt, she emails me to confirm my appt. Something she didn't do that last time, so I thought that was weird. I didn't respond because I honestly wanted to waste her time and planned to now show up anyway that day. Anywho, the very next day, she writes me and tells me that the appt is no longer available. If I were just busy and hadn't gotten to it or seen it yet, I would've been pissed! If I actually cared and planned on going, a day is not long enough to give someone who waited another 3 weeks for an appt. And she only emailed me that once, she didn't stress that she needed a response asap, and she didn't call me or anything, which is probably a better, quicker way to get a response don't you think? Also she didn't even include a comment (not even a passive aggressive one) about how to not forget to be prepared for this special cut. I think she's unprofessional, a terrible communicator, the opposite of "Joy-ful", and I'm glad I didn't get my haircut by her. I left there feeling like crap and did not appreciate it. read more

First off, let me state I was very happy to finally get my hair cut by a curly hair stylist in the NC/SC area. I am from NJ, have gone to Devachan Salon in NYC many times, and even followed one of their stylists to his new salon. I have always been treated with respect, and given great customer service by virtually all the stylists I have ever been to in my lifetime. I cannot say I received this type of treatment at all from Joy - there was definitely nothing "joyful" about my visit. I arrived to my appointment early - around 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. Maybe I disturbed her lunch or something because no one else was there, but when she opened the door there basically was no greeting. I tried to break the ice by saying I am here for my 1 o'clock, I like to arrive early, it's quiet, etc., but she only replied barely looking at me, "oh that's fine", and started to bring me to the back. I went to the bathroom first, and then sat in the chair. Once in the chair, everything really went downhill. I told her my routine - I only use two Devachan products right now, and I have done the Curly Girl regimen in the past, but stopped. Not every product works for everyone, so I have changed things up for MY needs. I also tried to explain to Joy that I am currently using a medicated shampoo which yes, does have Tea Lauryl Sulfate (the mildest sulfate) in it, but this is for a scalp condition. I must have been speaking blasphemy because she started on using the No-Poo. Again, I tried to explain to her that the No-Poo doesn't work well with MY 3c curly hair nor my skin. So she proceeds to tell me I probably had silicones in my hair, that is the reason it didn't work, it takes six months to clarify hair, etc. What? Six months to clarify hair? I don't think so. And besides, I had used the Curly Girl routine for FULL YEAR. I tried to tell her I never use anything with silicones in it (or for that matter mineral oil, lanolin, parabens, anything ending in -xane, you get my point). My skin is very sensitive so I am cautious about what goes on my hair, face, and body. I told her I have been using jojoba oil, about 5-10 drops for my entire scalp, and she nearly lost it. Does she not know jojoba oil is the closest oil to our natural sebum? I know the medicated shampoo is stripping my scalp, so I am replacing the oil so the scalp doesn't over produce oil. Sheesh! Then I proceeded to tell her I detangle my hair with a wide tooth comb while it is conditioning in the shower. Mind you I am very gentle - section my hair into small pieces, start at the bottom, and work my way up to the scalp to limit damage. She tells me I am not supposed to comb my hair in the shower, but only use my fingers. I reply I have natural ethnic hair I don't wash everyday, and it needs to be detangled with more than just my fingers. Her sarcastic response, "I don't have African-American customers?". Seriously? After parting my hair into several sections, she tells me "I'm not going to be here all day detangling your hair...I am going to add a note to my website". What are you talking about? Are you not a professional? Isn't a professional supposed to be able to deal with all types of hair? I just washed my hair yesterday and it wasn't even that tangled!! Mind you, I have never had a stylist who cut my hair while DRY say it was too tangled for them to work with. I understand she follows the Devachan philosophy and she even told me she has drunk "the Kool-Aid" so to speak, but if you only want to service customers who strictly follow the Curly Girl regimen then you do need to specify that requirement. The torture went on, and she asked me if I have ever had my hair cut a certain way (cannot remember the name of the cut). When I said no, she tells me my hair is full of breakage. Mind you, I have practically no split ends, and when I comb my hair in the shower FULL strands come out, not broken pieces of hair. My hair grows weird, it has always grown that way, but she couldn't understand this FACT. I am sorry, but I know my hair better than you do. It is really sad she is carrying the Devachan name because you in no way, shape, or form get the same experience as in the NYC salon. From the minute I arrived, Joy's negative attitude was palpable. Her tone was condescending to the point I got up and walked out after about ten minutes. Upon telling her I think I should leave because of her attitude, she told me she has never had a client who was so confrontational. She honestly has no idea what confrontational is because from the way she was treating me, the situation could have really blown up if I stayed. There was no way I was giving her my money, nor letting her cut my hair. If you are a novice when it comes to taking care of your curly non-ethnic natural hair, Joy might be for you. If you are not, or you have ethnic natural hair, pass on Joy please. Save yourself the trouble because this lady cannot dare be contradicted! read more

Joy does such an amazing job! In all the years of my life I have never had someone be so knowledgable and helpful with my naturally curly hair. She takes her time and cuts each curl to perfection! Recently we have started putting highlights in my hair and there are no words to describe how amazing of a job she does! I even trusted her to highlight my hair a new color right before my wedding. She has a ton of clients and doesn't double book so you need to call or email to make an appointment at least 2 weeks ahead of time but she is totally worth it! read more

Joy has been cutting my hair for the past 6 years. She has taken frizzy, over-treated hair to a flattering look by teaching me how to take care of and embrace naturally curly hair. She has developed creative ways to work with coloring (or not!) gray hair. I can honestly say, I have never found another hair dresser that has her knowledge and skill set for curly hair. I highly recommend Joy for all curly heads. read more

Joy has been cutting my hair for the past 6 years. She has taken frizzy, over-treated hair to a flattering look by teaching me how to take care of and embrace naturally curly hair. She has developed creative ways to work with coloring (or not!) gray hair. I can honestly say, I have never found another hair dresser that has her knowledge and skill set for curly hair. I highly recommend Joy for all curly heads. read more

I've had my hair colored and cut at Joyfully Curly a number of times and I've never been anything but completely happy with the results. After moving to Huntersville fro Long Island, NY last year, I searched for a salon that specialized in curly hair and found Joy at Joyfully Curly and I'm so happy that I did. I have had my hair cut in Mantattan, NY at places such as Fredrik Fekkai and DevaShan, and believe me, Joy knows her curly hair! You get the same Deva technique I got in the big fancy New York City salons in a friendly surrounding. So if you have curly hair and are looking for a place to trust your hair....run, dont walk to Joyfully Curly and let Joy pamper your curls! read more

My wife had desperately fought with her curly hair all her life. She considered it a curse and was continually buying new products that might bring it under control. Members of the family made jokes about her hair and the mind it had of its own. Last year, during a visit to Colorado, she had her first appointment with a Deva Cut Stylist. The stylist spent over an hour opening a new world to my wife - in which frustration and embarassment was replaced with hope and confidence. After that first session with the Deva Stylist, my wife has never looked back. Upon returning to Charlotte, she found "Joyfully Curly" in Charlotte. Joy has continued helping my wife learn how to bring out the beauty of her naturally curly hair. It has been nearly a year now and her hair is incredibly healthy and beautiful ... and it is the rare day she does not get a compliment. Thank you Joy! Sincerely, Mark B. read more

Joy has been cutting my hair for about nine years now. A few years ago, I moved across the country, and while I occasionally had to get my hair cut in my new city, I usually tried to plan east-coast travel around when I needed a haircut! Yes, I would fly across the country to get Joy to cut my hair. Now that I'm back East, I travel three hours to see Joy, which is nothing! I have thick, coarse, wavy-curly hair that's prone to frizziness, and every stylist I'd ever seen pre-Joy would cut my hair wet and put in layers to manage the thickness. This resulted in a frizzy, pyramid-shaped layer 'do as my cuts grew out. I was convinced that I could never grow my hair out long. I found Joyfully Curly via Google, and Joy changed my hair life! She educated me on a new curl care routine. I dumped all of the silicone and sulfate products I'd tried over the years and kept under the bathroom sink and switched to a DevaCurl routine. My head has not seen shampoo in almost a decade. Joy cuts dry hair curl by curl, and now that I've attempted to find someone like her in a few other cities, I know she is one of a kind. No more pyramid! My hair is long, and frizz is a thing of the past. I know what works and what doesn't thanks to Joy's guidance, and my style routine is so easy that my blowdryer and flat iron live sad, boring lives in a closet. When I occasionally get my hair blown out for a special event, it looks healthy, and the cut still looks great. My experience has taught me that if you still want to dabble in the world of silicones, oils, and/or sulfates, you are going to get frizz. That stuff just junks up a potentially beautiful natural curl pattern. If you are ready to receive the curl gospel from Joy the Curl Prophet, she is waiting for you. It's a commitment to a new life. No one knows the Deva products like she does. It takes routine use of only water-soluble products and possibly even some time to let your hair grow into a Deva cut after years of being cut into layers. After a few haircuts away from Joy when I had a new baby and couldn't get back to Charlotte for a cut, it took me two or three Joyfully Curly cuts to recover back into my waterfall curl pattern. While her cuts may seem pricey, I only need a cut about four times a year now, so it's actually less expensive than my $70 every-eight-weeks cuts from before. If you're ready to love your curls for the first time in your life, even if it means kissing what you thought you knew about curly hair care goodbye, let Joy be your Sherpa on this journey. read more