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tl;dr Chelsea is a miracle worker I recently started my curly hair journey after years (basically my whole life lol) of putting it off as well as learning how to properly care for my hair. However, I truly didn't see its potential until I got my deva cut with Chelsea! I thought it would be YEARSSS before my hair would be anything like the hair inspo pics I saved on Pinterest but she did it in 2hrs She is super welcoming and friendly on top of being meticulous. Her knowledge on products and application shows in the way that she explained everything to my newbie self throughout the process, haha. She also was very receptive to any questions I had. After my appointment, she also texted the products she used for my reference. Parking was relatively easy despite it being a Friday afternoon for my appointment, good amount of street parking which was mostly metered. Def recommend
If you have curly hair, you know how hard it is to find a good stylist. Well, your search is over, you've found her! Chelsea is a magician, she listened to what I wanted and gave me a cut that transformed my dry tired curls in a fun and fresh bob, which was exactly what I wanted. After a year and a half of trimming my own hair, it felt great to be in the competent hands of a professional who KNOWS curls! I'll definitely be back to see Chelsea!
Y'all.... Chelsea turned my hair "journey" into a hair road trip ! I thought it would take me MONTHS to achieve what she did in just an hour and a half. I've received sooo many compliments on my curls. She gave good advice for my hair and I will definitely be back! The price was definitely reasonable for the Miracle work she performed, just look at the before and after pics ! The before photo was with zero Product in my hair. I'm now recommending all my curly head friends and family to her !
Chelsea is so kind and really listens to requests. I told her that I didn't want to lose any length but needed a deep condition, more volume and shape. Chelsea knew exactly what I meant and made magic happen! My curls are so hydrated, defined and beautiful, and I love my new shape but still feel like my hair is still long! Thank you, Chelsea!! See you every 3-4 months for as long as you'll cut my hair
Feeling so much appreciation after my first cut with Chelsea. Two things set her apart: 1) she listened extremely closely to what I said I wanted and did *precisely* that, 2) she has a passion for educating people on how to take care of their own curls, so you can replicate what she does for you. She explained a lot about moisturizing, showed me exactly how much product to use, even had me feel my hair when she was washing it to help me understand what I should be looking for. She also texted me the products she used on my hair. So informative! In addition, she is friendly and easygoing. THANK YOU, Chelsea!
I have been looking for a well trained and up to date curl stylist and I've found her. She is so nice and helpful with product advice and how to style. I wanted to maintain length as I'm trying to grow my hair out but it was falling flat. She gave me exactly what I asked for and my hair is so much curlier and happy. Thank you so much for making me happy with my hair again and dealing with my constant rambling! Will be back in three months for a freshen up. :)
Chelsea really knows how to cut curly hair. I have wavy/curly 2c, 3a, 3b curls that are very fine. I asked for more layers to create more volume and shorter layers in the front to frame my face. She listened to what I wanted and totally delivered. She was super gentle separating my curls during the dry cut and while detangling during the wash and style. She made sure my hair would look good whether I parted it in the center, the right, or the left at my request because I change up my style a lot. She encouraged me to let her know if I needed adjustments after living with the new cut and styling it myself. I really appreciate that she is so customer service oriented and really cares that her clients get what they want. Apart from her expertise with curly hair, she was also extremely patient and gentle in an unexpected circumstance. My asthma flared up from some of the chemicals in the salon and she was quick to bring water and tea and was so calm and reassuring while I did my inhaler. She let me have little breaks to catch my breath and made me feel like I was the priority. Pricing for the service is accurate and not overpriced. I will definitely be coming back to Chelsea regularly.
I can't express how excited I am about my curls now. Chelsea is awesome and brought my curls back to life! My hair had gotten down to hip length, and had no shape. I found Chelsea on Yelp and booked an appointment after viewing all the before and after curl transformations from various deva cuts on IG. I had no idea how much of a difference a deva cut would make to my curls. All of my life, my hair has been straightened and then trimmed- leaving the natural curly state of my hair to be a toss up. Having my hair cut in it's natural curly state allowed me to see how the curls will sit, and I got to see my hair take shape and come back to life. The products also left my hair moisturized and super light and defined. And I learned a couple of things that I can do differently in my home hair routine! I will definitely be back for another cut! If you have curly hair and haven't tried this yet, do yourself a favor and book an appt. with Chelsea.
Years on Yelp: 6, # of Reviews before Chelsea: 0 -- Wow! Chelsea is going to be my go-to for my curls moving forward. I've never had a haircut like Chelsea's... ever! Chelsea understands the complexities when dealing with curly hair, it is not simply just another haircut. Even after giving my hair a year break from straightening, my curls were non-existent and lifeless. Every time I would wash my hair, I would throw it in a bun because my curls weren't curling how they used to or my hair would dry and the curl pattern had no consistency. After almost giving up all hope and wanting to chop my hair all off to no longer deal with the knots and headache that I associated with washing my hair, Chelsea saved my hair!! Without taking much off, she not only completely reshaped my hair, but brought my curls back and made it overall more manageable. As soon as I stepped out of the salon the "I love your hair" complements started flowing. Because I hadn't received any hair compliments in a really long time, I was a bit confused/in a state of shock. If you know your curly hair needs a miracle of sorts but do not know where to go or who to trust (I UNDERSTAND), go to Chelsea!!
Thank you Chelsea! I love my hair again I was feeling like it was getting a little long and tangled. It was time for a cut. I use Deva Curl products and love them. So why not try a Deva Cut? Chelsea asked me about my hair and understood my struggles with my curls. It was an easy and relaxing appointment. And Chelsea is really sweet. Thank you also for the tea! I'll be back!
I wish I could give Chelsea 10 stars. She is so talented. She cares about the health of your hair as well as the look. She drenches your curls in hydration and is a perfectionist with the shaping of your hair. Each curl bounces and shines. Side note she is also hilarious during the service. She is moderately priced as " Curly cuts" go so I don't mind driving from Fairfield to Alameda for this cut.
7 months ago
Chelsea is AMAZING. She fixed my botched, uneven layers and gave me beautiful cohesive curls. On top of that she's so sweet, and easy to have a conversation with. I left with my confidence restored, thank you!! read more
4 years ago
In a word: Fantastic!!! This is my first time getting a curly cut as well as going super short. I love it. It was a collaborative hair cut. She listened to my concerns and then worked her magic. I highly recommend going to the curl lab if you are looking for a curl expert. read more
Had a wonderful experience at the curl lab and LOVE my hair cut. Had a 12:30pm Friday appointment and it started right on time. Came with my hair dry and detangled and Chelsea worked her magic. The experience was relaxing and Chelsea was so easy to talk to. I'd highly recommend. read more
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Chelsea W.
Had so much fun chatting with you and working with your beautiful…
3 years ago
tl;dr Chelsea is a miracle worker I recently started my curly hair journey after years (basically my whole life lol) of putting it off as well as learning how to properly care for my hair. However, I truly didn't see its potential until I got my deva cut with Chelsea! I thought it would be YEARSSS before my hair would be anything like the hair inspo pics I saved on Pinterest but she did it in 2hrs She is super welcoming and friendly on top of being meticulous. Her knowledge on products and application shows in the way that she explained everything to my newbie self throughout the process, haha. She also was very receptive to any questions I had. After my appointment, she also texted the products she used for my reference. Parking was relatively easy despite it being a Friday afternoon for my appointment, good amount of street parking which was mostly metered. Def recommend read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
One perfect haircut - so thankful! Approximate directions from me executed to precision. Water to rinse good temperature. Great vibe! With gratitude! read more
5 years ago
If you have curly hair, you know how hard it is to find a good stylist. Well, your search is over, you've found her! Chelsea is a magician, she listened to what I wanted and gave me a cut that transformed my dry tired curls in a fun and fresh bob, which was exactly what I wanted. After a year and a half of trimming my own hair, it felt great to be in the competent hands of a professional who KNOWS curls! I'll definitely be back to see Chelsea! read more
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Chelsea W.
Awww thank you Violeta, I appreciate you putting your trust in me! It…
3 years ago
Y'all.... Chelsea turned my hair "journey" into a hair road trip ! I thought it would take me MONTHS to achieve what she did in just an hour and a half. I've received sooo many compliments on my curls. She gave good advice for my hair and I will definitely be back! The price was definitely reasonable for the Miracle work she performed, just look at the before and after pics ! The before photo was with zero Product in my hair. I'm now recommending all my curly head friends and family to her ! read more
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Chelsea W.
Awww!! Thank you for the shout out, so happy to have been able to…
2 years ago
3 years ago
Chelsea is so kind and really listens to requests. I told her that I didn't want to lose any length but needed a deep condition, more volume and shape. Chelsea knew exactly what I meant and made magic happen! My curls are so hydrated, defined and beautiful, and I love my new shape but still feel like my hair is still long! Thank you, Chelsea!! See you every 3-4 months for as long as you'll cut my hair read more
4 years ago
Feeling so much appreciation after my first cut with Chelsea. Two things set her apart: 1) she listened extremely closely to what I said I wanted and did *precisely* that, 2) she has a passion for educating people on how to take care of their own curls, so you can replicate what she does for you. She explained a lot about moisturizing, showed me exactly how much product to use, even had me feel my hair when she was washing it to help me understand what I should be looking for. She also texted me the products she used on my hair. So informative! In addition, she is friendly and easygoing. THANK YOU, Chelsea! read more
4 years ago
I have been looking for a well trained and up to date curl stylist and I've found her. She is so nice and helpful with product advice and how to style. I wanted to maintain length as I'm trying to grow my hair out but it was falling flat. She gave me exactly what I asked for and my hair is so much curlier and happy. Thank you so much for making me happy with my hair again and dealing with my constant rambling! Will be back in three months for a freshen up. :) read more
5 years ago
Chelsea really knows how to cut curly hair. I have wavy/curly 2c, 3a, 3b curls that are very fine. I asked for more layers to create more volume and shorter layers in the front to frame my face. She listened to what I wanted and totally delivered. She was super gentle separating my curls during the dry cut and while detangling during the wash and style. She made sure my hair would look good whether I parted it in the center, the right, or the left at my request because I change up my style a lot. She encouraged me to let her know if I needed adjustments after living with the new cut and styling it myself. I really appreciate that she is so customer service oriented and really cares that her clients get what they want. Apart from her expertise with curly hair, she was also extremely patient and gentle in an unexpected circumstance. My asthma flared up from some of the chemicals in the salon and she was quick to bring water and tea and was so calm and reassuring while I did my inhaler. She let me have little breaks to catch my breath and made me feel like I was the priority. Pricing for the service is accurate and not overpriced. I will definitely be coming back to Chelsea regularly. read more
7 years ago
I can't express how excited I am about my curls now. Chelsea is awesome and brought my curls back to life! My hair had gotten down to hip length, and had no shape. I found Chelsea on Yelp and booked an appointment after viewing all the before and after curl transformations from various deva cuts on IG. I had no idea how much of a difference a deva cut would make to my curls. All of my life, my hair has been straightened and then trimmed- leaving the natural curly state of my hair to be a toss up. Having my hair cut in it's natural curly state allowed me to see how the curls will sit, and I got to see my hair take shape and come back to life. The products also left my hair moisturized and super light and defined. And I learned a couple of things that I can do differently in my home hair routine! I will definitely be back for another cut! If you have curly hair and haven't tried this yet, do yourself a favor and book an appt. with Chelsea. read more
7 years ago
Years on Yelp: 6, # of Reviews before Chelsea: 0 -- Wow! Chelsea is going to be my go-to for my curls moving forward. I've never had a haircut like Chelsea's... ever! Chelsea understands the complexities when dealing with curly hair, it is not simply just another haircut. Even after giving my hair a year break from straightening, my curls were non-existent and lifeless. Every time I would wash my hair, I would throw it in a bun because my curls weren't curling how they used to or my hair would dry and the curl pattern had no consistency. After almost giving up all hope and wanting to chop my hair all off to no longer deal with the knots and headache that I associated with washing my hair, Chelsea saved my hair!! Without taking much off, she not only completely reshaped my hair, but brought my curls back and made it overall more manageable. As soon as I stepped out of the salon the "I love your hair" complements started flowing. Because I hadn't received any hair compliments in a really long time, I was a bit confused/in a state of shock. If you know your curly hair needs a miracle of sorts but do not know where to go or who to trust (I UNDERSTAND), go to Chelsea!! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Thank you Chelsea! I love my hair again I was feeling like it was getting a little long and tangled. It was time for a cut. I use Deva Curl products and love them. So why not try a Deva Cut? Chelsea asked me about my hair and understood my struggles with my curls. It was an easy and relaxing appointment. And Chelsea is really sweet. Thank you also for the tea! I'll be back! read more
3 years ago
Great cut that brought my curls back to life. Highly recommend to get your curly hair back in shape. read more
5 years ago
I wish I could give Chelsea 10 stars. She is so talented. She cares about the health of your hair as well as the look. She drenches your curls in hydration and is a perfectionist with the shaping of your hair. Each curl bounces and shines. Side note she is also hilarious during the service. She is moderately priced as " Curly cuts" go so I don't mind driving from Fairfield to Alameda for this cut. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Wow. I don't normally leave reviews but Chelsea did such a good job on my hair I felt compelled to. She has done wonders to my hair. I got a curly hair cut. Before I came in my curls were struggling. I had no idea how to take care for my curly hair. I was a long time weave wearer. Not only did she give my hair shape and body but taught me how to achieve similar results at home!! Never knew my hair was so curly before. If you're on the fence give her a shot, you won't be disappointed! read more
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Chelsea W.
Thank you so much Rakeb for taking the time to write about your…
7 years ago
Run don't walk to see Chelsea for your curly hair needs! She really knows how to cut, color and style curly and kinky hair of all textures and lengths. I started seeing her with shoulder length hair and decided a couple of months later to do a big chop to grow out my silver hair. She gave me the best short cut I have ever had (and I've had many) and I get tons of compliments on it. She uses both Deva hair products and this awesome local brand called Innersense, which I have recently switched to using daily. I have sent a handful of friends to Chelsea and everyone has loved their hair. Besides being a curly hair magician, she's also so so sweet :) Her business is housed in Sessions Salon fyi. read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
I am shook-keth! Chelsea is a curly hair wizard! I came in today expecting an okay-Deva cut experience... but oh boy was I wrong! Chelsea knows what she's doing and she knows curly hair! I'm smiling from ear to ear now that I can finally see my curls! About my hair: I usually wear it in a bun, natural hair (no relaxer), dry scalp and dehydrated curls that weren't even. What Chelsea helped me with: Gave me my deva cut, understood that I wanted to keep my length but make sure it looks good down, layered by curls so it no longer looked boxy when down. What I loved: - She's super friendly, responsive and answers any questions you have - She is organized and clean; so is the salon - Gives amazing hair wash and scalp massage! - Gives you a run down on the steps she's doing (great for your first deva cut) I'm definitely coming back and recommend here to everyone! In a few months I hope to get another cut and maybe even get my hair color :) read more
3 years ago
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8 years ago
This review is long overdue. Chelsea is a magician. I messed up my hair after I became frustrated with the straight, damaged pieces and took the scissors to my head. I cut several pieces off without thinking twice. I called her and explained what happened. We booked the appointment. When I went in, she was very careful about cutting my hair and made me feel very comfortable. I told her I wasn't attached to it and she started cutting. She styled it and revived my curls. She's a miracle worker! I will be going back for a curl treatment again. And she was affordable! Thank you sooooo much!! read more
7 years ago
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Chelsea W.
Thank you so much for your feedback, usually if your hair is…
8 years ago
Had a great Diva cut experience with Chelsea today. She taught me a lot about caring for my curls, totally worth it. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
My curls have been brought back to life! I waited too long since my last cut and my hair had become very grown out and heavy. Chelsea gave my hair a beautiful shape up and the moisture it needed. Will definitely be coming back to her! Thanks again Chelsea read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
7 years ago
Chelsea was great with my daughter, hair cut, treatment and maintenance recommended has worked wonders. My daughter gets many compliments on her hair. read more
7 years ago
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Hi do you use a razor on curly hair?
Thank you for your inquiry, I don’t use a razor or thinning shears on curly hair.
Do you provide finger coils service? My girlfriend is looking to do that with her hair for her birthday
Thanks for your inquiry, unfortunately I do not do finger coiling. I offer a hydrate and define which is focused on bringing the best out of you natural Curl pattern.
