As a curly hairdresser, you know that a good cutting technique is important. But the final result does not stop at the scissors. Curls truly come to life when the right haircut is combined with the right care and styling routine. That is why product knowledge is an essential part of working with curly hair.
Pretty Curly Girl is a Dutch brand developed especially for curls, waves and coils. The products are Curly Girl Approved and fit well with clients who are conscious about their curl routine. For hairdressers, this is valuable because you do not only want to create a beautiful result in the salon, but also teach your clients how to maintain that result at home.
Why products are so important for curls
Curly hair often needs more care than straight hair. It is naturally drier, more prone to frizz and very sensitive to the wrong products or product order. A client can be very happy with her new haircut, but if she uses products at home that dry out the hair, weigh it down or cause build-up, the result will quickly disappear.
That is why curly hairdressers need to look beyond the haircut. Which cleanser suits this hair? Does the hair need more moisture or more protein? Is the hair fine and easily weighed down, or thick and thirsty? Which styling products give definition without making the curls feel heavy, sticky or too hard?
Pretty Curly Girl works with a clear 3-step routine: cleanse, care and style. This makes it easy for hairdressers to choose the right products and simple for clients to follow the routine at home.
Step 1: cleansing without drying out the curls
A good curl routine starts with gentle cleansing. With curly hair, you want to remove build-up, dirt and excess oils without stripping the hair. Harsh cleansing can leave curls dry, frizzy and less bouncy.
The Pretty Curly Girl range includes different cleansers, such as the Peppermint Clean Shampoo, Reset Shampoo, co-wash and shampoo bars. For hairdressers, it is useful to distinguish between a gentle cleanser for regular use and a reset moment when there is a lot of product build-up in the hair.
For clients with a sensitive scalp or children, a milder option may feel more comfortable. For clients who use a lot of styling products, a deeper cleanse from time to time can help bring back lightness, movement and curl definition.
Step 2: caring for the hair based on its properties
After cleansing, curly hair needs care. But not every curl type needs the same products. Fine waves can easily become limp when using products that are too rich, while dry coils often need more nourishment and protection.
Pretty Curly Girl offers conditioners, masks, detanglers and products with or without protein. This is valuable in the salon because you can choose products based on hair properties such as porosity, elasticity, density and hair thickness.
Does the hair feel weak, limp or lacking bounce? Then protein may help support the hair. Does the hair feel dry, rough or frizzy? Then extra hydration is often more important. By explaining this to your clients, you do not only give them beautiful curls, but also a better understanding of their own hair.
Step 3: styling for definition, shine and long-lasting results
Styling is often the step where clients see the biggest difference. A good gel, leave-in, foam or serum can give curls more definition, shine and hold. But here too, the right choice depends on the hair.
Pretty Curly Girl offers products such as gels with different levels of hold, leave-in conditioner, styling foam, flaxseed products and anti-frizz serums. For hairdressers, this is helpful because you can look at each client individually. Does the hair need more volume, more hold, more moisture, less frizz or a lighter result?
A client with fine waves often wants volume and movement. A client with type 3 curls usually looks for definition and frizz control. A client with type 4 coils often benefits from more care, protection and products that help the hair retain moisture.
The PCG-5 Salon Exclusive Line for professional use
Pretty Curly Girl also offers the PCG-5 Salon Exclusive Line for salons. This line is created especially for hairdressers and salon professionals. That makes it interesting for curly hair specialists who want to work with products that suit both salon treatments and home-care advice.
The line includes products such as a gentle shampoo, clarifying shampoo, curl repair leave-in, bond building hair mask and peptide flaxseed gel. There are also 1-litre salon sizes available, which are practical for daily salon use.
For curly hairdressers, the combination is especially useful: cleansing, repairing, caring and styling in one professional line. During the appointment, you can show your client what the products do and then recommend a clear routine for use at home.
Blonde, grey and white curly hair
Blonde, grey and white curly hair needs extra attention. Many purple or silver products are developed for straight or general hair types and can make curls feel dry or stiff. Pretty Curly Girl has developed a Blond & Grey Line to help neutralise yellow tones while still caring for curls.
For hairdressers, this is a valuable addition because colour correction and curl care often go hand in hand. Clients with blonde, grey or white hair do not only want a cooler tone. They also want soft, healthy and defined curls.
Also suitable for children with curls
Curl care often starts at a young age. Children with curls benefit from gentle products, easy routines and a positive experience with their hair. The Curly Star Kids Line from Pretty Curly Girl was developed especially for children and includes products such as shampoo, conditioner and liquid gel, including fragrance-free options.
For hairdressers who cut children’s curls, this is very useful. You can explain to parents how to detangle, care for and style the hair at home more easily. This helps both the child and the parent, who is often still searching for the right routine.
Product advice is part of good curly cutting
A good curly hairdresser does not only cut curls, but looks at the full picture. How does the hair fall when it is dry? How does it react to moisture? Which products does the client use at home? How much time does someone want to spend on styling? And what result suits the natural curl pattern?
That is why product advice is not just an extra service. It is part of professional curly hair care. With brands such as Pretty Curly Girl, you can give clients a clear routine that supports the Curly Girl Method and works for different curl types.
Want to learn more about working with curls?
At KrullenTemmer, you do not only learn how to cut curls dry. You also learn how to look at hair properties, curl type, shape, care and styling. Because it is the combination of technique and product knowledge that creates the best result.
Do you want to feel more confident when cutting, treating and advising clients with curly hair? Then a curly hair cutting training is a valuable step to deepen your knowledge and help your clients even better.
