Booking your first curly hair appointment can feel like a lot, especially if you’ve had hit or miss experiences elsewhere. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit Aria Curly Salon, so there are no surprises on the day.

Do you charge more for new clients?

No, and we never will. Charging someone extra simply for being new is elitist and rude, and it’s not how we do things. Whether you’ve been coming to us for five years or this is your very first visit, your price is the same.

If I am a new client, am my cut options limited?

No, you can choose between our Express Service or our full Signature Service, depending on how much time you have and how much you want out of your appointment. Neither one is the “basic” option. They’re simply built for different needs, and we’ll help you figure out which one suits you if you’re not sure.

Can I add on a treatment or mask?

Yes, if you’d like one. You’re welcome to add a mask or treatment to your service, but it’s never a requirement. We won’t push an upsell on you. If your hair needs it and you want it, it’s there. If not, that’s completely fine too.

How should I prepare for my appointment?

Please come in with hair that is fully detangled, freshly washed, and completely dry. This REALLY makes a difference to how accurately we can assess your curl pattern and deliver the result you’re after, so it’s one of the most important things you can do before you arrive. Product use is optional.

Can I have privacy during my appointment?

If you’d prefer it, yes. We offer a 1:1 enclosed space on request, so if you’d rather not be styled in an open salon environment, just let us know when you book and we’ll organise it for you.

Will you help me figure out a routine at home?

Absolutely. Part of your service includes helping you understand your own curls, not just leaving you with a nice result for one day. We’ll talk you through a routine and product suggestions suited specifically to your hair, so you can actually recreate your results at home.

How does getting highlights done work?

Our colour services are fully customised based on the method and type of colour used for your hair. For highlights specifically, you’ll just need to let us know how much coverage you’re after, quarter head, half head, or full head, so we can allocate the right amount of appointment time for you.

I’m not ready to book a service yet. Where do I start?

If you’d like to start building a solid routine before coming in for a service, Curly Life is a great place to begin. It’s our product heaven, stocked with everything from shampoos and gels to leave-ins and bonnets, so you can start caring for your curls properly even before your first appointment with us.

Ready to book?

If you’ve got more questions, feel free to reach out directly, or head straight to our booking page.

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