New to Curly Cuts? Start Here

Last updated: June 2026

Everything you need to know before booking your first appointment.


Welcome to Curly Cuts!


Whether you’re looking for your first specialised curly haircut, wondering if our cutting method is right for your curls, looking for curly education, or simply wanting to learn more about Curly Cuts, you’ll find everything you need below.
Most new clients will find the answer to their question on this page. We’ve created this guide to explain our specialised curly cutting services, booking process, education, shopping options and what makes Curly Cuts unique—all in one place.

Quick Links
✂️ About Curly Cuts
✂️ Our Speciality: Certified Curl-by-Curl Cutting
✂️ Services, Pricing & Availability
✂️ Is a Curly Cut Right for My Hair?
👧 Children’s Curly Cuts
📅 How to Book an Appointment
🎓 Curly Education Classes for customers
🛍 Shop Curly Essentials Online

About Curly Cuts


Curly Cuts is a unique space dedicated exclusively to supporting the curly community.
Located at Lyons Shops, Canberra, we offer specialised curly hair services, professional curly hair products, curly education and online support. Over the years we’ve grown into a multi-layered curly hub where education, community, shopping and specialised services all come together.

Our Speciality: Certified Curl-by-Curl Cutting


We offer Certified Clever Curl curl-by-curl cutting—a highly specialised cutting technique available on selected days and times only.
As Curly Cuts evolved, we made the deliberate decision to specialise exclusively in advanced curl-by-curl cutting. Since 2025, Curly Cuts has focused solely on this specialised service, delivered personally by owner Leeanne.
Rather than offering a full range of salon services, I’ve chosen to dedicate my time and expertise to specialised curly cutting for suitable curl types. My approach is supported by multiple advanced curly cutting certifications and ongoing professional education, ensuring I continue to stay up to date with modern curly cutting techniques.


If you’ve visited Curly Cuts prior to 2025, please note that the services, techniques and business model have changed significantly. Today’s Curly Cuts reflects my current specialised approach, training and standards.


As with many specialist industries, curly cutting techniques continue to evolve. My commitment is to ongoing education, continually refining my skills, and providing clients with the most up-to-date specialised curly cutting methods available.
As a sole operator with limited appointment availability, I’ve chosen to dedicate my time to the specialised curly cutting techniques I’m most passionate about and believe are greatly needed within today’s hair industry.


Many clients enjoy the best of both worlds by visiting us for their specialised curly haircut and a separate colour specialist for their colour (and our salon smells much nicer too!).
Because this cutting method is highly specialised, it isn’t suitable for every hair type or curl pattern. If you’re unsure whether it’s right for your curls, please ask before booking. I’d much rather assess your hair first and provide honest advice about whether this method is suitable for you.

Services, Pricing & Availability


View our current services, pricing and availability:


👉 https://curlycuts.com.au/services/curly-cuts/
Is our specialised curl-by-curl cutting suitable for your curls?
👉 https://curlycuts.com.au/is-a-curly-cut-suitable-for-straightened-hair-curly-cuts-australia/
How to prepare your curls before your appointment
👉 https://curlycuts.com.au/how-to-prepare-your-curls-for-a-curly-cut/
If you’re unsure whether your curls are suitable, simply email me a photo of your curls (the back is perfect—your face doesn’t need to be visible).

Children’s Curly Cuts


Wondering whether our specialised curl-by-curl cutting method is suitable for your child’s curls?
👉 Click here to learn more before booking.
https://curlycuts.com.au/childrens-curly-cuts/

How To Book An Appointment


Please use our online booking system whenever possible.
👉 https://curlycuts.com.au/
If you’re unable to book online, you’re welcome to email me with:

  • The numbered service you’d like to book
  • Your preferred days and times
  • Your full name
  • Your mobile number
    As a sole operator, I’ve designed my business so that bookings and enquiries are managed online or via email. This allows me to dedicate my time to my clients while ensuring every enquiry receives the attention it deserves. Unfortunately, I’m unable to take phone calls.
    Please note that I can only book appointments that are also visible within the online booking system.

Can’t Find a Suitable Appointment?


If you can’t see your preferred service or appointment time, it usually means that service is fully booked or you’re looking outside the allocated curl-by-curl cutting times.
You may wish to consider another available service, such as the Express Curly Cut, if it suits your needs. Please note that each service includes different appointment times and inclusions.
Our Rolling Booking Schedule

  • Bookings are released progressively 8–10 weeks in advance—not all at once.
  • New appointments become available as the weeks roll forward.
  • Cancellations automatically appear online if they occur.
  • The online booking system shows exactly the same availability that I can see.
  • You’re welcome to join the cancellation list, although cancellations are relatively uncommon.
  • Please try to book online where possible. As a sole operator, my response time to emails may sometimes be delayed.

Need Help With Your Curls?


We genuinely love educating curlies—that’s why we’ve created dedicated learning resources.
While we’re always happy to offer quick product advice and answer simple questions in-store, teaching someone how to care for and style their curls properly takes dedicated time and can’t be done during a quick visit.
You’re always welcome to visit Curly Cuts during opening hours to shop, refill your products or ask a quick product question. Friday afternoons after 2:00 pm and Saturday mornings are often the best times to ask questions, as we’re not performing curly haircuts during these periods. However, please understand that we can’t provide one-on-one curl consultations or comprehensive curl education during shop hours.
If you’re new to curly hair care or would like to learn how to properly care for and style your curls, we recommend starting with one of our Curly Education Classes.
To make curly education accessible for everyone, we’ve developed a range of learning options so you can choose what suits you best.

Curly Education


Curly Education Classes
Our Curly Education Classes are built on The Curly Cuts System—a structured approach to understanding curly hair and achieving consistent results.
Small group, look-and-learn classes with limited numbers.
More information
https://curlycuts.com.au/curly-hair-classes-canberra-coming-in-2026-curly-cuts/
Book a class
https://naturaleclipse.com.au/shop/the-curly-cuts-system-curl-education-class/
Private group bookings
📧 [email protected]
Prefer to learn at home?
We also offer:

Shop Curly Essentials


Curly Cuts is proudly supported by Natural Eclipse—our professional online curly hair store, established in 2018.
Whether you prefer to shop in-store or online, we’ve got you covered.
When you shop with Natural Eclipse, you’re not just purchasing curly hair products—you’re supporting a small, Canberra-owned independent business that has been educating and supporting curlies across Australia since 2018.
👉 https://naturaleclipse.com.au/
We offer:

  • Australia-wide delivery
  • Click & Collect
  • 24-hour Drop & Collect Box
  • Canberra’s largest Clever Curl and EverEscents refill station


Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about Curly Cuts.
Whether you’re visiting us for a specialised curly haircut, shopping for professional curly hair products, attending a class, or simply beginning your curly journey, we’re grateful to be part of it.


I look forward to welcoming you to Curly Cuts soon.
Leeanne
Owner | Curly Cuts