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Meet Your Curl Specialist
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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 style 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 curly hair always frizzy and dry?
Lack of proper hydration is the biggest reason hair is frizzy and dry feeling. One of the primary reasons hair lacks proper hydration is because many of the things we put in our hair that claim to tame frizz are full of silicone which actually blocks the hair's ability to absorb the moisture it needs. Hair is similar to soil it needs consistent applications of the right things to produce great results...I can help you with this!
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 conditioner. If you can only invest in one great product, make it a quality water soluble conditioner.
Why does a curly cut cost so much?
The short answer is because it takes more time and experience to cut and style a head of curls well. The in-depth answer is because it has been a large financial investment on my part to learn and specialize in curly, coily, and wavy hair. In 2019 alone I invested over $6,000 in curly hair education. I adore working with and learning about curls...the more I learn the more I can pass along to you!
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, which relies on an understanding of how the hair falls when cut using different angles. In addition to being certified as a Head Shape Matters hair 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 coily African-American type hair. I am scheduled to attend Rezo training in August 2020...fingers crossed it doesn't get cancelled!!
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, the type of curls you've been blessed with and the style you are maintaining. Great products and effective routines are essential. I can help you in both of those areas!
How did you 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 even 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 for COVID-19?
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. There's also a whole lot of hand washing going on! 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.
Can I cut my own hair?
Sure, you can cut your own hair, but even I leave it to my curl specialist! The influencers would have you believe it's simple....just pick up a curl here and a curl there and snip it. When I hear the words "unicorn cut" I die a little inside because I know bad things have been happening to my curl friends. Curly hair can be very forgiving, but anyone who has had a bad hair cut will tell you it takes a LONG time to grow it out.