About A Curl's Best Friend

A Curl's Best Friend is a salon specializing in curly hair. They offer a range of services, including custom curly cuts and styling, with a focus on helping clients embrace their natural curls. The salon is known for its expert curly hair specialist, Deanna Holper, who has been trained by Cindy Latter, the salon's founder. Deanna is praised for her patience, enthusiasm, and knowledge, providing clients with detailed guidance on how to care for their curls. Many clients appreciate the personalized attention, high-quality products used and sold at the salon, and the effort to make each visit positive and encouraging. Clients have shared their success stories, noting how their frizzy or thin hair has become thick and gorgeous curls after visiting. One reviewer mentioned that after a curly cut/lesson with Madi, her layers fell beautifully, transforming her triangle shape haircut. She now applies just three products in the shower and styles her curls with confidence, only washing every 3-4 days. Another client, new to the area, praised Cindy and her team for taking their time, listening carefully, and providing excellent education through videos, making her feel trusted and satisfied with her short, fun cut. The salon emphasizes education, offering printed tips and video tutorials tailored to different hair types. The overall experience is described as intimate, hip, and welcoming, creating a positive atmosphere where clients leave feeling confident and happy with their curls. A Curl's Best Friend is highly recommended for anyone seeking expert curly hair care and a stylist who genuinely understands and loves curls.

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  • Jun 2026

    At first I was a bit hesitant to book my first appointment because I never spent so much on my hair appointments, but after my first haircut and custom curlcare education with Deanna I found it worth every penny!! I got the cut I wanted and also a very extensive tutorial on how to get the best style out of my curls, utilizing the right products and right amounts and right techniques. Learned so much!! Thank you Deanna 🙏

  • Jun 2026

    I had such a great experience getting my curly haircut. She didn’t just give me a beautiful cut — she taught me so much about how to actually care for my curls. Her instructions were clear, easy to follow, and honestly game‑changing. She walked me through every product, why she chose it, and how to use it at home so I can recreate the look myself.

    The whole appointment felt relaxed, thoughtful, and tailored to my hair. I left feeling confident, refreshed, and finally understanding what my curls need. Highly recommend for anyone with curly hair who wants both a great cut and real guidance.

  • May 2026

    If you’re looking for a shop that knows curls, look no further! I have had never had such a positive experience in my 50 years as a curly girl. And I’m writing this review nearly 2 months after my cut. Cindy took time and talked about how to get my curl back. Stripped my hair of all the things I thought would help but in reality making it worse. To this very day, my curls are intact, no weird edge from a miscut layer. Just pure magic.

    The studio is friendly and super comfy. You will spend sometime getting your hair done, but leave with a new friend indeed.

Hours

Monday: ClosedTuesday: 11AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 11AM - 5PM
Thursday: 11AM - 5PM
Friday: 10AM - 5PM
Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

by appointment only wheelchair accessible accessible parking near entrance ada-compliant main entrance accepts cash accepts credit cards accepts apple pay good for kids private lot parking free wi-fi african-american hair, curly hair, kids' hair, asian hair women-owned

Location

22691 Lambert Street Suite 504, Lake Forest

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