Claudia Curl

Kayla is the absolute best, she’s amazing at color and cuts. Last month, she did my hair a gorgeous silver and cleaned up my dead ends and I couldn’t be happier. I’m so glad I found her to do my hair and I will never go to anyone else!

I am fairly new to Providence and was recommended to Claudia Curl by a friend. Claudia gave me a really great haircut and is easy to talk to and communicate what you want out of your visit. It’s been a couple months and my cut still looks amazing. Definitely coming back!

I’ve been going to this salon for a while now. The décor is really fun (gotta love the pig picture and octopus tentacles on the wall) and the stylists working there definitely match the vibe. They all seem to get along and work hard to give their clients what they want. I also really like the products they sell, they smell great and work well.
I always have Erica do my hair, and she’s amazing. She was actually recommended to me by my boyfriend and does great men’s hairstyles. Her specialty is doing crazy colors. In person I’ve seen her do some pretty incredible color jobs from rainbow mermaid hair to ashy blonde highlights to super subtle dark burgundy. She really knows her stuff and when I finally took the plunge and got a color job from her, I couldn’t have been more satisfied with how it turned out. She really knows her products and technique and is always trying to take classes to learn more skills and tools. She’s also just super fun to talk to. I can’t imagine having anyone else do my hair.

I have been seeing Claudia for cuts and color for over a decade. I moved to the Boston area and still make the trek down to Providence every six weeks because I can’t even imagine letting anyone else touch my hair. The salon and the entire staff are warm and welcoming and I always look great when I leave.
Claudia has taken me from long to short, brunette to bleached blond and over the years we’ve developed a real friendship. All this and at a reasonable price too? I can’t imagine ever going anywhere else!

Everyone at the salon is fun and nice. Kate does a wonderful job with my crazy thick and semi curly hair. They go out of their way to make enough time for each client. The pricing is very competitive and the results are fantastic. They do social media contests as well and are in a adorable area.
Though I get my hair dine with kate the other stylists and Claudia the owner do fabulous work as well. I cannot recommend then enough!

I have been happy with my blowouts and treatments at Claudia’s and finally had my hair colored and highlighted by Claudia as well (I had been returning to my colorist in the town I had been living in previously and finally bit the bullet)! Claudia did an outstanding job. I am so pleased.
My mom also has her hair styled by Claudia. She uses a walker or a wheelchair and everyone in the salon is so accommodating.

Really amazing cut/​blowout and comfortable experience with Kayla at Claudia Curl today. I usually dread going to the salon and this was a nice change. Loving my new cut! Thanks!

I love Claudia Curl. Both Claudia and Kate are terrific; nice people and talented hair colorists and stylists. It’s not the fanciest place on the East Side, but the prices and results are terrific. They usually call the day before to remind me of my appointment, and everyone in the salon is pleasant and helpful. I have curly hair that can be difficult to cut for someone who is inexperienced, and Kate always does a fantastic job. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Claudia was very good. i didn’t really know what i wanted, just a trim really, but i had had a poor experience w the previous salon i visited and really wanted a solid no fuss cleanup of my hair. She did just that.

Claudia Curl has a fun and funky feel to it. It is relaxing and you can get appointments on Monday’s sometimes — I really like this salon and the price is right and you get a great job. Great neighborhood salon!!! As for another’s review– she got an appt at the last minute while someone had color on their hair– if you want a great cut then give the stylist time to do it!

Last week I went back to Claudia Curl to have my hair colored. I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted besides «dark», so I explained a few colors ideas to Kate (dark brown with reddish brown/​burgundy, I believe were my exact words).
My hair looks better than I thought it could! I’ve dyed it myself a few times and it always looked fine, but this is just specTACular. I cannot rave enough about the expert work Kate did. The color looks great with my skin tone; any cold tones wash me out, so I now have a rich chocolatey/​burgundy/​somethingy color that is just magnificent.
This is the first salon I’ve found where I’m consistently happy with the work and how I’m being treated. So yay to Claudia Curl! Go there and get your hair did. I have heard great things about the other stylists as well (I just haven’t been to them to qualify), but I can definitely say Kate’s work is incredible!

Having once upon a time loved the magic that happened here, I have to update my review as that sparkle has left the building.
I was thrilled with my initial cut, but it all went downhill from there. The stylist who did the job no longer works at Claudia Curl, so my review had to change.
The service at Claudia Curl isn’t what you’d expect from a salon on Hope Street. Claudia herself isn’t that warm or accommodating, and operates the shop with a ‘not my problem’ attitude. What the stylists do is their own business, and Claudia makes no exception to that, which you just cannot do in this industry.
The fact that the cast of stylists is ever-​revolving is a dead give-​away. I wish there was a great retail section or stellar service I could recommend, but no such luck. Keep lookin’, kids.

I love my curly, healthy beautiful hair. I usually have it just above my shoulder, but a horrible stylist in Boston chopped it all off last summer so I let it grow for nearly 7 months before it was time to get something done. I have had such trouble finding a good salon in Providence or anyone who can cut curly hair, so I thought I was safe when I found out about Claudia Curl. I called without wanting any stylist in particular because I figured they could all cut curly hair. Seems logical, right?
I went in February and got no length taken off (because it was still growing from the previous disaster), but just got it styled with some layers and an angle in the front. This was fine. Nothing to write home about, but fine.
I went again last week to get about an inch taken off. I asked for my hair to be cut slightly shorter in the back and longer in the front which is a style I had for a long time (but not at the moment) and was easily performed by every stylist I’d been to. I am very trusting of people cutting my hair because my hair rarely looks bad. But when someone gives me a bad haircut, that’s it for me.
She started cutting my hair on the right side and when she had gotten half way around my neck I mentioned that it was shorter than I wanted it and asked if she was going to make sure it was longer in the front. Her response made me feel like she had forgotten about that part of my description, a very important part if you ask me. She also said something that no girl with curly hair wants to hear when you have scissors to her head: «I’m cutting it when it is straight, but I guess it shortens up as it dries.» Oh my goodness. She clearly did not know how to cut curly hair and thus was cutting at least half an inch more than I requested. She also made a comment about how thick my hair is making it sound like she was unsure how to cut thick hair too. Geesh.
She then cut the other side of my hair and I went home. I should mention that I was her last client of the day, leaving the salon around 5:45pm.
When I got home I couldn’t believe my eyes. My hair was NOTICEABLY uneven on either side of my head. I guess when I said that I wanted it longer she went ahead and left it longer on the left side. That doesn’t even make sense. I could tell from running my fingers around the back of my head that the style I wanted of shorter in the back longer in the front, was missing. In all my life, this is the second time I’ve cried over my hair. I am in no way nit picky about my hair. It’s curly, so if a piece or two is out of place it looks fine and having all the pieces be the same length is never something I worry about, but this was so bad I could feel it hitting my left shoulder and not hitting my right shoulder. That was just too much for me.
I called the salon immediately, maybe ten minutes after I’d left, and knew the owner was the there. I told her that my hair was uneven and she must have not understood the caliber so she told me the stylist had gone home and I would have to come back the next afternoon. She seemed like she didn’t care in the least. Like I was bothering her with my hair trouble that her salon had caused.
I went back the next day and the stylist was very apologetic and did her best to fix it. She cut it so at least my hair is even. Still not the style I want and definitely not the length I want. She gave me ½ off my next haircut, but there’s only a 10% chance I’m going back.
So now my hair is too short and I despise the cut. I decided to just wear it in a ponytail until it grows a bit because I really dislike it. That’s just sad. I paid $ 40 (+$ 5 tip) for a haircut that I hate and have to wear my hair in a ponytail! Lesson learned: I’m only getting my hair cut in the wintertime when stylist are less apt to chop it all off.
I really dislike writing these bad reviews, but I know how hard it is to find a stylist who can cut curly hair and how helpful other peoples’ comments are. I’m sure Claudia Curl has stylist who can do wonders with curly hair, but you should ask for them. My stylist, Kate, was so so nice and was one of the only stylists I’ve meet that I really enjoyed talking to, so I’m sad that it didn’t work out.

The best thing about my time at this salon was my stylist, Kevynn. He took his time (but not too much time) and gave me an amazing haircut, plus he was a pleasure to talk to through the whole thing!
The salon on the other hand, left some to be desired. The atmosphere was just somber and tense, it didn’t seem like anyone else was enjoying themselves or happy to be there. No one besides Kevynn even acknowledged me or seemed to realized that I was there. On top of that the salon seemed dirty. There was a good amount of hair on the floor under the chair next to the one I was in, like some one hadn’t bothered to sweep up when they finished a cut. I don’t even want to know when the last time that bathroom was cleaned!!!
Luckily I won’t have to go here anymore since Kevynn’s at Eddie C’s on Wickenden St now.

I’d been going to Claudia Curl for years, but lately, something seems remiss. Every time I’ve gone in the past couple years, there was a new staff member cutting my hair. While I’m all for experimentation and trying new things, when it comes to hair, I want to know who’s going to be working on me. Here’s a typical phone conversation from anytime in the past two years:
Me: Hi, I’d like to book an appointment with Michael/​other Michael/​Deanna/​Kevin/​ect.
Receptionist: I’m sorry, but s/​he no longer works here. Would you like an appointment with *insert unknown stylist here*?
Me: How about Claudia or Dee?
Receptionist: They’re booking out appointments starting sometime next year if you want to wait.
Me: *Sigh*
Claudia and Dee are always booked, because if you’re lucky enough to get an appointment with either, you can be sure your hair will look fabulous. But I’m not a months in advance pre-​planner, and I don’t do standing appointments because I’ll end up having to change them later. I usually book an appointment when the seasons finally change, or I see a really cool haircut I wish to covet. Overall, all the other factors are in place. The vibe there is pretty good, the decoration is rad, all is clean and sparkly, the music played is pretty sweet, and the stylists are always friendly. Over the years, the prices (or is that inflation?) seem to have crept up, but not by an inordinate amount. I’m usually happy with whatever haircut I get from whatever unknown stylist, but after a few haircuts, I become attached. I NEED my own personal hair savior, you know?

Claudia has been cutting and coloring my hair for over 4 years now and I am always happy with the results. She listens but then adds suggestions to give it a little more *umph*. It is also a nice vibe — good music, water, tea and nice artwork throughout the salon. I love supporting excellent local businesses and this is definitely one I would not hesitate to recommend.

I have been going to the same hairdresser in CT for the past six years so I was nervous trying a new place. Kate Scott was my hairdresser and I admit I was a little nervous because her technique was a little different then what my other hair dresser had done.
However, I must say I absolutely love my hair. She was extremely thorough and took her time with each step, even though my hair was extra thick, and more than she anticipated. She was extremely friendly and got along great during the time she did my hair. The cut is great and the color is very natural, which is what I was going for. A week later and my hair is still silky smooth. I will definitely be going to Kate again. And on top of the excellent job, you cannot go wrong with the prices here!

i’ve decided to give claudia curl 3 out of 5 stars since i wasn’t in love with the final result of my hair… don’t get me wrong claudia will do whatever you want to your hair. its just her technique in cutting hair isn’t what i expected it to be… i thought it would be superb but it wasn’t…it was just ok i guess. i’m a super picky person when it comes to getting a haircut… and the thought of paying $ 40 for something i wasn’t in love with, wasn’t really worth it
the place itself is very unique, its an independent own salon… they even offer tea, water or coffee, which i think is pretty cool for a mom-​dad shop kind of style.

2^nd time at this place after fellow Unilocalers led me here and I couldn’t be happier. The first woman I went to left the salon soon after and I could’ve followed her, but I also wanted to see what else the salon had to offer.
I just got back from a much needed cut and color and it was a relaxing, stress free and satisfying visit with Kevin.
I was welcomed at the door and my coat and scarf were hung up for me along with a sincere inquiry to whether I wanted something to drink or anything else. I was then promptly escorted to a chair where Kevin has a nice consolation with me about what I wanted to do and what he thought would look good on me. I was happy to be talking to someone who was able to give my some suggestions within and just outside my comfort zone.
I left an hour and a half later with a new color and 4 inches cut off my hair. My hair feels silky and light and I love it.
Kevin was easy to talk to and made me feel good about my hair, the color choice, and the cut. All of the staff seemed friendly and if they were not working on a customer were engaged in cleaning the salon — a good sign. Claudia actually was sitting down next to one customer as they were seated under the heaters and was engaged in conversation.
It’s nice to give business to a place where you know you’ll leave happy and you know who you’re investing your money in.
Thanks to Kevin, Claudia Salon, and of course fellow Unilocalers for the suggestion

I love Claudia. I started going to her right when she opened years ago when my hair was to my waist and not maintained. to today, when I come down from Boston for her to cut my hair into cute little snappy do’s.
Her prices are so reasonable, and she does a wonderful job. I think Claudia is amazingly talented, i love her as a person and as a stylist.
No, I don’t tend to do anything too crazy with my hair, but she always listens to me and seems to be able to get me my a little out of my comfort zone to a place where I always am pleased when I look at in the mirror after…“you’re right. i love it”… I
I’ve been making a 6 year transition from mopped to coiffed… and I’m glad Claudia has been there each step!