Curl Sanctuary in Creve Coeur, MO

First time in my life that somebody not only knows what they are doing with my hair but makes me proud of having curly hair!

I have never liked my curly hair my whole life, but decided to finally embrace it during the pandemic.  The cut I received from Jessica is the best haircut I've ever had!  She really read my hair's own pattern, and cut it very thoughtfully.  She maintained the length I wanted and added the perfect face framing pieces and lightened it up just enough at the crown so I have bounce and body.  It looks so cute every way I wear it!  I have a lot of versatility now and I finally know how it feels to have a "wash and go" cut, like I'd always envied from my straight-hair friends!  She is also a true professional and spent time teaching me how to deal with my curls, since I've never really worn it natural, I have no clue.  That meant a lot to me, and she is also quick to respond to a text when I'm confused.  Styling curly hair is like learning a new language and she told me it's a marathon, not a sprint.  Even with the learning curve, my natural hair has never looked better over the past couple weeks since I went to her.  I get complements from strangers when I go out, even with my mask on.  I would definitely recommend this salon and it is worth the money to have good hair every day!

I had such a great experience with Jessica! I decided to embrace my natural hair last spring, and have been thinking about a curly cut since then. I was nervous to go for it, especially because at first it seemed quite pricey, but Jessica had such great reviews I decided to do it and it was soooo worth it! She is so knowledgeable and walks you through the entire process, makes sure you feel comfortable with the plan before starting to cut any hair, teaches you about the products and how to properly use them, and makes sure you're happy with everything before leaving. You also get 3 products to take home that are included with the first cut you get, and she also adds in a cotton towel (better to dry the hair) some clips and a few other items. Not to mention all in a super cute bag! I am so happy with my visit and would encourage all curly people to check out the curl sanctuary.

I found Curl Sanctuary at just the right time.  I have been trying my best to be curly the last ten years or so, but almost all of the stylists I've worked with were unfamiliar with curly/wavy hair.  My appointment with Curl Sanctuary was well worth the time and financial investment.  I feel like I have a new start with a game plan to follow and maintain.  Very pleased with my appointment and will be recommending all of my curly haired friends!

Readers digest version: Curl Sanctuary is the perfect name for this place, because it truly is a refuge in which to reach curlcendece.  

Full story:
I have shoulder length, fine, curly hair, that had suffered through the brunt of postpartum hair loss and a lot of regrowth fuzz along the hairline too. So it was stringy and dry at the ends, and frizzy at the top, and just generally unruly. Not chemically damaged but still kinda dry.

After a bad experience elsewhere, I booked an appointment here. They were booked solid for a month, but I actually took that as a good sign (bad stylists don't have full books...) and took the first available. I left a note saying I was a bit anxious after issues elsewhere, but my hair was a mess and I desperately needed help.

A few days after I booked Jessica called me to talk a little about what my concerns were and just really was just so sweet and put me at ease. Then, she asked me if I wanted to take an a appointment she had open up the next day. Score!

Jessica cut my hair dry, which while new to me, makes total sense for curly hair. Now it makes sense why I've had so many uneven haircuts in my life. I love it, even before product, it looked amazing; healthy bouncy messy chic instead of the frazzled hag witch I walked in as.

Then I was handed over to Anna for a cleanse and an education. So, usually when you get washed you lay back, enjoy the scalp massage and nice smelling products and then that's it. Not here! While yes, Anna gives a wonderful scalp massage with the cleanse and I thoroughly enjoyed it, that's not the best part. The best part is how she explains everything really well, so you can get the same results at home. I also enjoyed the squishy noises my properly wet hair made and fun names for techniques like noodling. It was fun. Not in a childish way, but in a way that amuses the inner child.

After I got cleansed, conditioned, and gelled, i went  under the dryer hood for a bit. This simulates air drying, just doesn't take five hours. After that Anna decrunchifed me and I went back to Jessica to trim up any curls that didn't shrink up evenly and double check everything and whoa.

I have bouncy, defined, shiny, healthy looking curls. I could t be happier! I didn't even lose as much length as I expected to and that's a real big deal for someone who's been growing out their curls for three years.

Their new client curl cut includes some products (awesome!), but I was so thrilled with the results I went straight for the liter sized bottles, and also booked my return appointment.