The Curl Collective
Book
Vol. I · Norwood Studio

Journal

Before & after. The Curl Collective's working diary of curls cut, coloured and coaxed back into form.

001
Before: Total reset, curls at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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After: Total reset, curl cut by Lou at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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[ entry 001 ]

Total reset

A total reset. Several inches gone, opening up the curl so it could finally spring from the root. Finished with Lohy styling.

by Lou
002
Before: Weight, taken out, curls at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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After: Weight, taken out, curl cut by Lou at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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[ entry 002 ]

Weight, taken out

Trimmed off the exhausted ends, then added lots of layers to alleviate the weight through the top section and bring the curl out.

by Lou
003
Before: Restyle and reshape, curls at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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After: Restyle and reshape, curl cut by Lou at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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[ entry 003 ]

Restyle and reshape

Total restyle and reshape, incorporating heavy face framing and a fringe. The golden tones were toned down with a natural brown and highlights. Finished with Curl Hero styling.

by Lou
004
Before: Lower maintenance, curls at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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After: Lower maintenance, curl cut by Lou at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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[ entry 004 ]

Lower maintenance

Complete restyle with lots of layers for a lower maintenance shape. Finished with Lohy styling.

by Lou
005
Before: Face framing, refined, curls at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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After: Face framing, refined, curl cut by Lou at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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[ entry 005 ]

Face framing, refined

Face framing and an overall trim, with refined layers and hydration through the lengths. Finished with Curl Hero styling.

by Lou
006
Before: Golden, given shape, curls at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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After: Golden, given shape, curl cut by Lou at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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[ entry 006 ]

Golden, given shape

Length taken back with layers cut through to lift the shape. Bright blonde tones kept warm, opening up the curl end to end. Finished with Curl Hero styling.

by Lou
007
Before: Styled with Curl Hero, curls at The Curl Collective, Norwood
before007-A
During: Styled with Curl Hero, dry cut in progress at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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After: Styled with Curl Hero, curl cut by Lou at The Curl Collective, Norwood
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[ entry 007 ]

Styled with Curl Hero

A dry cut, sectioned and shaped in its natural state, then styled using The Sculptor and The Force. Definition through every section, hold that lasts, no crunch.

by Lou

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