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Meet Your Curl Specialist
Jo Behrens-Curl Specialist
Thank you for stopping by! I am a Colorado Native and fellow curly girl. I've spent most of my adult life fighting my frizz and frying my hair with a variety of flat irons, curling irons and blow dryers. There really is a better way! Our dry climate presents unique challenges, which is one of the many reasons I decided to specialize in wavy, swavy, curly and coily hair. My desire is to give every client who sits in my chair a cut they can love and work with on their own. I have been trained to cut and color hair using a variety of techniques including Head Shape Matters, Raw Curls, Curly Hair Artistry, Deva, Cut it Kinky, Pintura highlights and Sunlights Balayage; Additionally, I am an American Board Certified Hair Colorist. I am always on the hunt for new techniques to learn and share with my clients. The best part of my day is showing a new curly girl what her hair can do! My hope is together we can find solutions to your hair challenges so you can love your curls, rather than viewing them as something to be managed or fixed. Where there is frizz, there is curl...I'd love to help you find yours!
Questions & Answers
Why does my hair have to be clean and styled when I come in?
I perform all of my cuts on dry hair. Whether you have straight or curly hair, it is important for me to see how your hair lives on your head. Growth patterns and problems areas will jump out at me allowing me to suggest solutions. Pony tails crease the hair and when the hair is dirty it doesn't behave the same as it does when it is clean. Trust me, it matters!
Why is my hair always frizzy?
Lack of proper hydration is the biggest reason hair is frizzy. Another culprit is silicone. Combine the two and you'll have a mess on your head, but don't worry its relatively easy to fix!
I have a cabinet full of products, will any of them work?
Maybe and maybe not. Feel free to bring your products in so we can read the labels together and I can help you learn what to be on the lookout for. Typically, a curly girl only needs four products and two of those are the cleanser and hydrator. If you can only invest in one great product, invest in a conditioner.
Why does a curly cut cost so much?
The quick answer is because it takes more time to cut and style a head of curls. The in-depth answer is because it has been a large financial investment on my part to learn and specialize in curly and wavy hair. In 2019 alone I invested over $6,000 in curly hair classes and that doesn't take into account my lost revenue when I travel to training which is almost always out of state. The bottom line is, the more I learn the more information I can pass along to you! Win-Win in my opinion!
What type of training do you have?
Every single cut I give is based on a foundation of the Head Shape Matters patented cutting system. In addition to being certified as a Head Shape Matters cutter, I have attended Deva Curl's Level One Inspired and Level Two Advanced Curl Specialist with Pintura highlighting classes. I am a Curly Hair Artistry Mastery Program Certified stylist and a graduate of the Raw Curls Academy. Most recently I traveled to San Francisco for a two day hands on class, called Cut it Kinky, which focused solely on the cutting and styling of extremely curly African-American type hair.
How often does my hair need to be cut?
This varies by client as well as the type of hair and curl, but I see most of my curly guys and gals 3-4 times a year. The factors that increase or decrease the time between visits depend on you and the type of curls you've been blessed with. Great products and effective routines are essential. I can help you in both of those areas!
How did I become a curl specialist?
Education and practice! I spend a lot of time and money educating myself and practicing. I call myself a specialist and not an expert for a reason. I don't think I will ever know ALL the things there are to know about curly hair, or hair in general, but I'm certainly trying. In addition to taking classes I am always reading books and articles about hair and its chemical make up and doing my best to keep up with ingredients. I'm also surrounded by a wonderful group of other curl specialists who share their knowledge.
What extra precautions are you taking?
Masks are mandatory for everyone. I am allowing only one person in my suite with me at a time and I am seeing fewer clients per day to allow myself adequate time to clean and disinfect surfaces, brushes, combs, clips, shears etc. Every client is draped with a clean cape and my window is open as often as the weather allows. Most of these precautions were already in place before the pandemic, so life at the shop doesn't feel terribly different.