Why the Ouidad Cutting Technique Matters for Curly Hair

Curly hair does not behave like straight hair, so it should not be approached with a one-size-fits-all haircut. Every curl pattern has its own combination of spring, shrinkage, density, weight and movement. The right haircut works with those characteristics instead of fighting them.

At Lena Shkreli & Company in Rochester, Michigan, curly guests can book with Teresa Gojcaj, our Ouidad Certified curly hair specialist. Her curl-focused training allows the haircut to be designed around the way your hair actually lives and moves.

Why traditional cutting can be challenging for curls

A haircut that looks balanced when hair is stretched or wet can look very different once curls spring back into their natural shape. Some areas may shrink more than others, dense sections can create unwanted width, and a single blunt perimeter can leave the hair feeling triangular or heavy.

That is why curly cutting requires more than simply choosing a length. The stylist needs to understand how individual curl groupings interact, where bulk is building, where movement is missing and how the finished shape will behave when the hair is worn naturally.

What is the Ouidad Carve and Slice technique?

Ouidad’s Carve and Slice technique is a curl-specific approach that uses strategic, angled cutting within the hair to remove selected bulk and encourage curls to nest together more naturally. Rather than thinning the hair indiscriminately, the technique is designed to create shape while respecting the curl pattern.

For many curly guests, that can mean better movement, a more balanced silhouette and less of the heavy or pyramid-shaped effect that can happen when density is not addressed thoughtfully.

A great curly haircut starts with the consultation

Your curl pattern is only one part of the picture. Teresa also considers density, porosity, current condition, how often you wear your hair naturally, how much time you want to spend styling and what you want your finished shape to feel like.

The best curly haircut should fit your life. Some guests want maximum definition. Others want softer volume, easier wash days or a shape that works both curly and occasionally blown out. Those goals affect the cutting plan.

Styling education matters too

A curl-focused appointment is also an opportunity to understand what your hair needs at home. Product amount, hydration, application technique and drying method can dramatically change how a curly haircut presents from one wash day to the next.

Learning how to work with your natural texture can make the haircut feel easier to maintain and help you recreate a more consistent result between salon visits.

Book with our curl specialist Teresa

Teresa Gojcaj is our Curly Hair Specialist and is Ouidad Certified. If you have curls, waves or textured hair and feel like your current haircut is not giving you the shape or movement you want, a curl-specific consultation is a smart place to start.

Book your appointment with Teresa: https://phorest.com/book/salons/lenashkrelicompany