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CURLIN’ UP: Places in The Valley That Will Take Care of Your Curls

curly-headed folks wonder no more, here are some places in the area that can handle those curls!

Sawyer Hoff |

CURLY CUTIES. Here's a list of some of the best places to get your curly hair cut and colored in the Chippewa Valley. (Left photo via Ver Salon Instagram, top right via Urban Style Instagram, bottom right via 
CURLY CUTIES. Here's a list of some of the best places to get your curly hair cut and colored in the Chippewa Valley. (Left photo via Ver Salon Instagram, top right via Estilo Salon Instagram, bottom right via Nicole Crumbaker – Urban Style – Instagram)

Curly hair of all shapes and sizes is beautiful and can be a handful (or two or three), so taking care of those curls is extremely important. There are many places in the Chippewa Valley to get your hair cut and styled, but only some have the specific training and knowledge to take care of curly hair types. Whether you have coarse coils or wispy waves, these places have got you covered.

Elements Salon Studios (1014 Pearl St., Chippewa Falls)

Winning first place in this year’s Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll for Best Services for Curly/Natural Hair, the pros at Elements know their stuff. Owners and stylists Jenna Benson and Carly Supri do everything from haircuts to color services and even facial waxing. Book your appointment at elementssalonstudios.com.

Estilo Salon (438 Water St., Eau Claire | 313 Main St. E, Menomonie)

Curly-headed folks will find all the care they need at Estilo Salon. Offering unique services just for curly hair, the professionals in both the Eau Claire and Menomonie locations have the necessary skill to help shape your curls. First-time curly cuts will be walked through the process of cleansing, conditioning and styling your curls, and they ask you to wear your curls as naturally as possible to your appointment for the most accurate styling tips. Book your appointment at estilo-salon.com.

Saxy Salon (329 Water St., Eau Claire)

Coming in third place this year in Best Service for Curly/Natural Hair in our Best of Chippewa Valley Reader Poll, Saxy Salon is your one-stop shop for all things beauty. They have different haircut services for your curly needs and will help recommend products to help keep up the salon-styled look in-between visits. Book your appointment at saxysalon.liveeditaurora.com.

Sound Beauty Salon (427 Water St., Suite 10, Eau Claire)

Owners and Sound Beauty Stylists, Kimberly Martin and Josie Berenz have a combined nearly 20 years of industry experience. They offer curly cuts and Davines products, well-known for their curly hair products. Book your appointment at soundbeautysalon.com.

Urban Style (201 Gibson St., Eau Claire)

Naturally curly-haired folks will love the experienced stylists at Urban Style. An apprentice stylist at the shop, Nicole Crumbaker, has lots of curly hair experience, including her own! They also offer texture services including perms to give straight hair some waves. Book an appointment at urbanstyle-eauclaire.com.

Ver Salon (403 Water St., Eau Claire)

Owner Bobbi Baker has amazing curly hair herself, which is why Ver offers not only curly cuts but also styling lessons to know the best way to take care of your curls. The stylists at Ver are constantly educating themselves on the newest curly haircut techniques to bring the best styles to the area, which is likely why they took second this year for Best Service for Curly/Natural Hair in our Best of Chippewa Valley Reader Poll. Book your appointment at verstylists.com.