Understanding Your Curl Pattern

During your appointment at Afrotherapy, your stylist will assess your hair's texture, curl pattern, density and overall condition to understand how it behaves and what it needs. Different areas of your head can have different curl patterns. 

This assessment helps inform decisions about cutting and styling, taking into account how your curls sit, shrink and fall naturally. Understanding these differences can help your stylist recommend an approach that works with your natural texture and supports a balanced shape.

You'll also receive advice on caring for and styling your hair at home, including techniques and products suited to your curl pattern. This can help you manage your curls more confidently and achieve a consistent look that works for your hair.

The Benefits of Embracing Your Natural Hair

Natural hair comes in many textures, from loose curls and waves to tight coils and kinks, each with its own characteristics and styling possibilities. While it's tempting to change your hair to achieve a different look, understanding and embracing your natural texture can open up a world of styling options.

Regular appointments with a specialist stylist can help you maintain your hair and scalp, manage breakage and find styles that suit your lifestyle.

Some of the benefits of embracing your natural hair include:

Versatile styling options: Wear your hair in its natural curl pattern, experiment with twists and braids, or opt for a temporary straightened style when you fancy a change.
Less reliance on chemical straightening: Choosing to wear your natural texture can reduce the need for chemical relaxers, although your overall hair-care routine will still play an important role in maintaining its condition.
Styles that work with your texture: Understanding your natural curl pattern can help you choose cuts, products and styling techniques that complement your hair.
More informed hair care: Learning how to moisturise, detangle and handle your hair gently can help reduce breakage and make it easier to manage.
A routine that suits you: With the right techniques and products, you can develop a manageable styling routine that fits your preferences, lifestyle and the time you want to spend on your hair.

Embracing your natural hair doesn't mean you have to stick to one look. Whether you love wearing your curls and coils naturally or enjoy switching between different styles, our stylists can help you explore your options and find a hair-care routine that works for you.

Caring For & Styling Natural Afro Hair

Caring for natural curls requires the right product for your type of curl, your hair’s condition and your scalp health. At Afrotherapy, in addition to our professional London afro salon, we also stock and extensive range of afro, multi textured and curly hair products in salon and on our online store at www.afrotherapysalon.com.

During your hairdressing appointment at Afrotherapy Salon, your expert afro and multi textured hair stylist will advise you on different styling methods and prescribe the perfect products for you to take home and maintain the condition of your hair in between salon visits. We stock an extensive range of products from leading professional afro haircare brands including Mizani, KeraCare, Moroccanoil, CURLS, Design Essentials, Ferm,FRO, Mixed Chicks and many more.

Returning To Natural Curls After Having Your Hair Relaxed

Growing out chemically relaxed hair and returning to your natural curl pattern takes time, patience and a hair-care routine suited to your changing hair. As your natural roots grow, you may notice differences in texture between your new growth and the previously relaxed lengths. This transition can make hair more prone to breakage, particularly where the two textures meet, so gentle handling and appropriate care are important.

We can advise you on managing the transition from relaxed to natural hair, including suitable styling options, trimming relaxed ends and caring for your hair as it grows. Whether you prefer to transition gradually or cut off the relaxed lengths, we'll help you explore the options based on your hair's condition, desired length and personal preferences.

If you'd prefer to maintain a straighter style or reduce your natural curl pattern, we also offer a range of professional relaxer treatments.

Choosing Hair Care Products 

Finding the right hair care products starts with understanding your hair's texture, condition and individual needs. At Afrotherapy, our stylists can help you choose suitable shampoos, conditioners and styling creams for your curl pattern, whether your hair is wavy, curly, coily or a combination of textures.

During your appointment, we'll offer personalised advice on caring for your hair at home, including which products may help with moisture, manageability, curl definition and your preferred styling routine.

You can purchase recommended products in the salon or through our online hair care store. Our ranges include Mixed Chicks, Mixed Chicks Kids and His Mix, with options for different hair textures and styling needs.

Book An Appointment At Afro Hairdressers, North London

If you would like to chat through the styling options, please call 020 8345 5621 or book online.