Question 1

How does your booking system work? When are you opening future appointments?

Accepted Answer

Our schedule only opens up one month at a time. When trying to book an appointment if no dates are showing then that means everything is booked for that month. scheduling dates will be released as followed:

Toriah's schedule will always open the last Sunday of the of the month at 5pm est

January 2026 will open January 1st 
February will open January 25th
March will open February 22nd
April will open March 26th
May will open April 28th 
June will open May 31st
July will open June 28th
August will open July 26th
September will open  August 30th
October will open September 27th
November will open October 25th
December will open November 29th

Taylor's schedule will always open the 2nd to last Sunday of the month at 5pm est

January 2026 will open January 2nd 
February will open January 15th
March will open Feb. 15th
April will open March 15th
May will open April 19th
June will open May 17th
July will open June 21st
August will open July 19th
September will open August 23rd
October will open September 20th
November will open October 18th
December will open November 22nd

Question 2

Can I bring additional guests?

Accepted Answer

Due to the intimate salon atmosphere we ask kindly that you do not bring any additional guests to your service. This includes significant others, children and friends.

Question 3

How should my hair be prepared for my appointment?

Accepted Answer

For your Curl Bar Cut, hair must be worn down, fully detangled, completely dry, and styled in a wash & go that is no more than two days old.
Please arrive with your hair:
Washed, conditioned, and fully detangled
Styled as you normally would for a wash & go using your regular styling products
Completely dry (air-dried, diffused, or dried under a hooded dryer)
Arriving with styling product in the hair is essential. Styling products help prevent tangling and matting and allow us to clearly see your natural curl pattern  all of which are necessary to execute an accurate dry Curl Bar Cut.
Please avoid heavy butters and oils, as they can weigh the hair down and affect the cut.
 Important Notes
Please do not arrive with your hair in a bun, ponytail, braids, twists, twist-outs, braid-outs, or stretched styles.
Avoid putting your hair up at any point prior to your appointment.
Hair that has been stretched or manipulated can negatively impact the accuracy of the cut.
Do not arrive with brushed-out curls. Detangling should only be done on wet hair with conditioner, never on dry hair.
Detangling Policy
Hair must arrive properly detangled. If additional detangling is required and exceeds 20 minutes, an additional detangling fee will apply.
Beyond 20 minutes: $15 per 10 minutes
(20 minutes or less is typically sufficient for a trained Curl Bar stylist to thoroughly detangle, even with high-density hair.)

Question 4

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is street parking that does not require a meter. Please allow additional time to find parking before your appointment. Sometimes spaces are limited.

Question 5

If I get a curly cut will my hair look good straight?

Accepted Answer

If you do not primarily wear your hair in it’s natural state or want to work towards doing so I do not recommend a curly cut.
 
A curly cut is a dry cut for your natural curl pattern, we do not guarantee that your hair will translate into a straight hairstyle. However, it is possible that your curly cut may be ok when you wear it straight but always keep in mind, you have different curl patterns with different shrink factors all over your head that will fall completely differently when it is in a stretched state.
 
However you wear your hair 90% of the time, is how you should get it cut.
 
We recommend if you are going to wear it straight to add some type of curl or movement to your style.

Question 6

Instead of a curl bar cut can I get a trim?

Accepted Answer

The same skill and technique is used no matter how little or how much we take off, therefore the pricing is still the same. During the consultation portion we will determine your hair care goals, desired look, and how much you are and aren’t comfortable with taking off. I will never take more than what a client allows and is comfortable with.

Question 7

Do you offer color services?

Accepted Answer

We currently do not offer color services

Question 8

What is the difference between heat damage and chemically altered hair?

Accepted Answer

Heat damage results from excessive hair straightening or blow drying that does not involve chemicals. It damages the hair shaft and changes its original curly form. While heat damage alters the pattern of the hair, the curls can possibly be revitalized to some extent depending on the severity of the damage. 
 
Chemically treated hair has been treated with some form of chemical that permanently and irreversibly changes the pattern of the hair. This cannot be undone and the only way to get rid of it is to grow it out completely or cut it out.

Question 9

Do you have a cancellation list?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not have a cancellation list. The best way to get a sooner appointment is to check the site frequently for openings or follow our Instagram page @thecurlbarboston. We post all cancellations via our IG stories. Appointments will then be bookable online on a first come first serve basis.

Question 10

What is a curly cut?

Accepted Answer

A curly cut is a cutting technique where you cut the hair in its natural state on dry defined curls. We suggest this type of cut if you wear your hair in its natural state 90% of the time. This allows us to see the curls so we can take into account the different textures/ shrink factors on the head and customize a shape best for you. We have been trained in multiple cutting methods such as, Cut it Kinky, Rezo cut, Deva trained and Curl by Curl cutting techniques.

Question 11

Do you work with clients who are transitioning from a relaxer or other chemical services such as Keratin, smoothing treatment etc?"

Accepted Answer

If you are willing to cut off ALL of the chemically treated hair, also known as the Big Chop, yes. Otherwise, we do not work with transitioning hair as those types of treatments are permanent and irreversible. 
We also do not offer alternative styling options such as braids, twist outs, rod sets etc. If you come to your appointment and have any of the treatments mentioned above and are not ready to cut it out completely. The service will be refused and you will be charged the full service amount.

Question 12

Do you offer consultations?

Accepted Answer

An in depth consultation is included with all services. For any questions you have before potentially booking an appointment please email hello@thecurlbarboston.com

Question 13

Does my deposit go towards my service and is it non refundable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your deposit will go towards your service amount and the remainder will be due after your appointment.  Deposits are non refundable.

Question 14

Do you offer Before/After hour appointments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, If interested in a before or after hour appointment please email hello@thecurlbarboston.com  with the service and date you are interested in. All before/ after hour appointments will require an additional $125 fee on top of the regular service price.

Question 15

Do you work with clients who have color treated hair?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 16

Do you work with clients who have damaged hair ?

Accepted Answer

Outside of chemically treated hair, heat damaged hair, or color treated hair, there are instances when clients have damaged hair due to back to back “protective” styles, braids, or neglect.
 
While we will work with you and do everything we can to ensure maximum hydration
and hair health we do ask that clients keep in mind that one appointment can unlikely undo years of damage.
 
Together, we will create a plan to get you back to healthy hair by walking you through step by step of how to care for your hair,  the dos & don'ts , and customize a routine/ product guide for you. 
 
*Please note that all new client services come with a treatment with the Spa mist but most treatments are not formulated to permanently fix excessive damage. While they may help, please keep in mind treatments are intended as a luxury for healthy hair or hair that has only experienced minimal trauma.

Question 17

Do you work with clients that have heat damaged hair?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the current state of your hair. If there is minimal heat damage and your hair can still be worn in a wash and go, yes. If your hair suffers from excessive heat damage, please keep in mind that one appointment will unlikely be able to undo the damage. While
 
The Curl Bar will always use our best efforts to revitalize your curls, clients must keep realistic expectations based on the current state of their hair and know that it can take multiple appointments and haircuts to get you to your goal.
 
Please note, if your hair has excessive heat damage and you are not ready to cut it or won’t be comfortable wearing it in a wash and go style because it does not curl to your satisfaction, we recommend that you do not book an appointment.

Question 18

If I booked with Taylor can I book with Toriah?

Accepted Answer

ou can always book with either stylist, however you would be considered a NEW client with the stylist so please be sure to book one of our new client services and not return.

Question 19

How long will my appointment take?

Accepted Answer

Plan for around 2 hours for the service itself, but this does not include dryer time. If your hair is  dense or long, expect the process to take longer.

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