My DevaCurl Journey
My passion for curly hair care is very personal. My hair is more wavy than curly, but also fine, porous and prone to damage (from my addiction to bleach). As my hair lacks in natural style, without a good cut or something more aggressive like a Brazilian Blowout, it often is a frizzy, hot mess! When I’m having a bad hair day, I’m embarrassed to tell people that I am a hair stylist.
The first Deva class I attended used me as a model in the practical part of the class. I became enlightened that I could wear my hair in its natural state without a flat iron or blowout! I was immediately impressed and bought DevaCurl Low Poo Shampoo, One Condition, and the Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam Mouse. It was spring in the DMV area—the perfect time to go curly. So began my obsession with cutting and highlighting textured hair.
Experiencing hair as a stylist has been more like an expedition than a journey.Learning to cut and color hair in the 90’s meant using very “cookie cutter,” precise systems. Hours of practice with mannequin heads had to happen.
When I started my education path with DevaCurl, they had innovated a signature look which incorporated a cutting shape called “The Waterfall,” and a highlighting technique known as “Pintura.”. Transitioning from always taming textured hair with a round brush to maintaining a more natural look was another learning curve. The DevaCut system has continued to evolve to keep up with the trends. Recently, the balayage technique has blown up in the United States eclipsing Deva’s ability to be showcased as unique to haircoloring systems. Pintura is specifically designed for curly hair and does not tease the hair during application, so it is different from balayage.
Working with clients is an honor. Consulting about shape, length desired, color goals and at home care is essential. Technically the DevaCut has earned its ranks in the world of beauty. I’m glad I took that class; it changed my life personally and professionally. Now, I have the freedom to style my hair curly or straight with confidence and without excessive chemicals.
