Why 5 stars? Because I have not had a single "bad hair day" since seeing Michael for my curly girl experience. And because Michael REALLY LOVES curly hair! It was a birthday gift to myself and i'm not looking back! Michael is incredibly intuitive and professional in her craft. I was pleased with the amount of focus and coverage across washing/styling/refreshing that came with the experience (including videos and reallyyyyy great handouts!). I didn't know how curly my hair was, since similar to Michael's own story, my hair became curly in my late 20s. Michael brought out every curl that went beyond my or even her own bet I think! I now know what to do with hair I thought was frizzy. I don't see frizz anymore, just a lovely "halo." I haven't tried diffusing my hair yet. But my first wash day after the appointment was good and can only get better with more practice. I drove over an hour to see her, specifically after her Read Curl magazine cover and I can't wait to head back again in a few months for my next appointment. Thank you for all the care, love, and knowledge you put into this package for me, Michael! See you again soon :). read more

I've been coming to this salon exclusively for dry curly cuts for 2 years now and every single time I have left satisfied. I would highly recommend this place and hair stylist Michael to any of my friends looking for a great haircut. You can rest easy knowing you're in good hands when you come here. They really try working with you and they are very honest about what the results will look like. Super knowledgeable and friendly, she also provided so many good tips for me on how to bring out my best curls when I'm doing my hair on my own later. Absolutely love this salon, what a gem! read more

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I've been seeing Michael for a few years now and she helped me completely transform my curls. I got off toxic products and got on products that would help me achieve my length goals. I was traumatized from years of over cutting but Michael really listens and gives me a perfect dusting that maintains my length while keeping my ends healthy. I have gotten a lot of length in my time coming to her and she's always down to share her in depth knowledge around any of the intricate details I need help with around styling, moisture, and maintenance. I'll keep coming to her as long as she'll have me! read more

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I've been coming to Michael for about 2 years now. She fixed a botched hair cut and has helped me add inches of length! I don't have photos from how short my hair was at the very beginning but it was barely below my shoulders and after 2 years, it's halfway down my back :) She does a great job with never cutting too much off but trimming it just enough to prevent breakage, which is very hard as a curly girl with blonde highlights. She does my highlights as well and blends them so that I never had a "hard root." I definitely recommend her! read more

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I took my 13-year-old daughter to have her hair cut and for her to learn how to style her curly hair. Michael took her time and showed us step by step how to get gorgeous curls. My daughter has been able to style her hair just like Michael did! Amazing! read more

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Michael is the FIRST curly hairstylists i've been to!!! i just haven't felt like i could really trust anyone or like they would understand my kind of hair but she made my experience so great and and really took the time to know how my hair was usually and even taught me a couple of things !! because of her i am now looking into new ways to style my hair and i couldn't be more excited to see my "hair transformation" ! i couldn't thank you enough, Michael. you have been so kind to me, i can't wait until i come back for another haircut !!! read more

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I started my curl girl journey with Michael about a year and a half ago and it's safe to say she saved my hair. I came to her chair with complaints about how dry and damaged my hair was, and about how much added stress it was adding to my life. After one appointment my hair felt the best it had in years. It finally had moisture and shine again alongside the most beautiful defined curls. I finally learned how to properly care for and showcase my natural curls. I highly recommend Michael's services to anyone with textured hair. Her passion for helping curlies like me shines in every aspect of her career and you truly are in good hands. Not only do you leave her salon looking great, but she also gives you the knowledge so you can continue to look great for the future to come. read more

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Michael has been my curly stylist for over a year now and I always appreciate how she listens to what want and need out of a style and works to give me exactly what I wanted yet didn't know how to express. I appreciate how she adapts to each client depending on their needs: cut, education, styling tips, etc. highly recommend her! read more

So in all of my years, I have never walked out of a hair appointment absolutely loving my hair...Until now!! Truly! Oh! I think of all of the money I have spent in the past leaving with some thing that just left me feeling "meh". Well that's not what we want right? We all want to feel beautiful when we leave a salon. Michael accomplishes just that as she takes her time assessing the lay of the land with your unique head of hair and going from there. I would say she is absolutely a skilled, perceptive artist. I learned so much during our time together, I feel like so much of the appointment is education, and so much of it is her skill. I wish I would have had the good fortune of meeting her years ago, her talent is worth every pretty penny. Do it. Make the appointment. read more

Michael is fantastic! She is knowledgeable about everything curls! Her cuts bring my curls to life and I've never felt better about my hair. I've loved having her walk me through my curl journey. The care she puts into her work is evident and I always have a great time at my appointments. I'm so happy I found Michael! read more

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I went to Michael for the first time about a month ago because I had no clue what to do with my hair anymore. The haircut and the personalized detailed tutorial she gave me about how to treat and handle my hair properly are the best things that I've done for my hair since I started taking care of my wavy hair. During the appointment, she encourages you to touch your hair and do some things here and there so you can learn and feel how is your hair supposed to feel during the styling process, super helpful whenever I got to do it at home. She sends you home with a written guide with notes and highlights so you can do your hair at home, thanks to that my hair makes so much sense now in comparison to what I had going on before, it always looks good after every wash day! Overall Michael was super friendly and professional, she answered all my questions and provided drinks and snacks:) read more

I've been getting curly haircuts and following the curly girl method for 6 years, but every time I visit Michael, I learn so much about how to style my hair! I found Michael through amazing reviews at her previous salon, and I'm so glad I decided to book with her. I've had two hair cuts with her, and both times she's done an amazing job and taught me a lot. Some of the things she's taught me: a different way to take out the gel cast besides scrunching so that I can have less frizz, how to create more volume, different diffusing techniques. Michael is my go-to stylist! read more

This was such a wonderful experience. Michael was so great at explaining everything. She cut and styled my hair beautifully and showed me how to maintain it properly. I have been able to recreate the style she did and keep my hair looking beautiful on my own. I highly recommend for anyone with curly or wavy hair. read more

Michael was awesome. Salon is clean, calm and inviting. Michael is super knowledgeable and very in touch with curls, it's pretty cool. Good conversation, hands on education, lots of important exchanges of info and most importantly, a good cut! She asks a lot of questions which I appreciated. I'm still benefiting from everything she taught me about not only curls in general but about the intuition it takes to get to know your own specific type of curl and love your hair well. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to really learn and get tips that are specific to what you want and need! Thanks Michael read more

Michael has been cutting and coloring my hair for about 18 months now. In that time I have seen an incredible improvement in the health and look of my curls. I had received a terrible haircut during the pandemic and Michael worked with me to fix the cut and shave as well as repair, dry and damaged hair. she really listens to her clients and offers a concierge experience. I could not be more pleased. read more

Picking someone for curly haircuts and styling is never easy, but Michael is a true gem. I went to her 1 week before my wedding and she totally set me at ease and gave me the most beautiful and relaxing haircut experience. Her studio is adorable, communication was super easy and positive, and she was so generous with education and tips for both me and my sister who came to support. Loved the Innersense products she used and really every aspect of my visit. It's an investment, but you gotta go with who you can trust, and I'll definitely recommend Curl Girl Michael for my fellow curlies out there needing a great human being to help them with their hair journeys! read more

Michael has worked miracles with my hair. It took me years to realize the value in finding a curly hair stylist and now every time I move, it's the hardest part. Getting the right cut and the correct styling products was always such a process. No longer. During the initial boot camp 3 hour appointment she spent time getting to know my hair, my preferences and my lifestyle. I was desperate for a change, as my hair has changed with age, pool time, and a coastal move. Michael understands the spectrum of curly hair needs! We have worked together to get my styling needs met. I've definitely had to spend time and extra appointments to get my new styling down but Michael has been there every step of the way and I'm so happy with the results!!! Thank you Michael!!! read more

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Hair has never looked better since coming to see Michael! My curls are very important to me, and she took her time with everything. She will walk you through everything to transform your already beautiful hair to its full potential! She cuts the hair dry, with care for each section. I love her for the work she's done for my hair!! Thank you xoxoxo!! read more

I had the Fully Curly Experience and it was worth every penny. This was a three hour tutorial on how to wash, condition, style and dry my hair. Michael provides a real hands on experience including how much product to use; how your hair should feel at various points in the process; how to dry it and how to handle refreshing your style between washes. She provide product recommendations and styling tool suggestions. In the end she provided me with a write up of what she did so I can refer to it at home when doing it myself. I know this will save me money in the end since I won't being buying products unnecessarily, products that are all wrong for me. It has been a 10 year journey to make peace with my curly hair and this experience was a giant leap forward for me. I look forward to working with Michael to see where this journey takes me. read more

My curly haired 9 year old daughter wants to be independent with her hair and her clothes. It was almost painful watching her style her hair. I booked an appointment with Michael for my daughter to get a tutorial. Not only did my daughter learn how to properly care for her hair but now we don't argue because Michael told her how to do it, and not mom. I love that I can assist in styling her hair again. I can't wait for our next hair cut/ style. Michael is calm, cool, patient and friendly. My daughter was very comfortable during her appointment. We both asked Michael questions and left feeling confident. read more

Had my first curly girl cut in some time and Michael was awesome. You feel safe in her hands. She has so much experience, listens to what you want and her cuts look amazing. Highly recommend her for any type of wavy/curly hair knowing you leave feeling great and heard. read more

Michael is amazing! My daughter has Bi-racial curls and are not easy to work with. After seeing Michael my daughter loves her hair, appreciates her hair and wants to do her own hair now! She said and I quote "She's Magical Michael!" Need I say more.... As a mom thank you Michael for helping me understand her hair better and how to help her! You are the best! read more

TL;DR: Schedule your appointment with Michael NOW! 11/10 customer service and overall experience; you won't regret it! Michael was absolutely incredible, and I can't recommend her enough! I have read so much about the CGM and I was so dang tired of trying to figure out my hair type and its needs on my own. I knew I had some wave, but was never sure what products to use to enhance my waves or how to style it to get them to come alive. I chose her "new client" package and think it's worth every penny. For starters, we sat down and chatted and she *truly* listened to what I wanted. I had a hunch that my waves weren't going to be full-on curls (much to my chagrin, haha!) and I wanted a versatile haircut to style it wavy or with a blowout. MICHAEL TOTALLY DELIVERED. I loved the dry-cut style already and was so amped to see it be transformed into a wavy vibe. She walked me through each step meticulously but also made me take part in the styling steps, which I personally loved and think is critical if you're trying to understand your hair type and how to properly follow through with various styling methods to get the look you're after... YOU have to do it! Truth be told, I wish I had more curls -- I learned I'm a "swavy" gal and can go between straight and wavy, which is still pretty cool -- but I am still so dang happy with the results we had with Michael's expertise. It was truly the most wavy I've ever seen my hair! Aside from the stellar instruction and demos, Michael was so kind and took the time to check out some products I was currently using to see if they were still worthy of using or not, which I really appreciated since I don't like to waste products! That said, even a few days after getting my hair done, I'm loving what the Innersense line did for it (and it smells divine!), so I'll be ordering those products up next! Lastly, Michael followed up with me and sent me step-by-step directions of what we did (LOVE THIS!), and has been so gracious with her time and expertise in answering the remaining questions I've thought of since my appointment. The biggest bummer? I don't live in San Diego permanently, so I either need to travel back to see Michael (seriously considering it!) or hope someone else out there is on her level to where I'm moving. THANK YOU, MICHAEL, YOU'RE A GEM OF A HUMAN AND STYLIST! read more

After years (decades!) of searching for someone who gets my hair, I've finally found this in Michael! She has taught me so much about how to care for my thick, curly hair, and shown me just how beautiful my curls can be. 10/10 recommend getting you and your curls to Michael ASAP! read more

I have only had great experiences Michael! She has cut/styled my hair multiple times and my curls look better every time! I also learn so much about curl maintenance! For curly hair, this specialized salon feels much better than a regular haircut because she knows exactly how each curl functions and how to cut and style it! My curls have improved a lot since my first visit - becoming more bouncy, defined, and lifted! After a few tries you can master the curly routine which leads to better hair and more confidence in yourself! I only have good things to say about Michael! read more

Do you want to get serious about your curly hair? I'd been happy with my past hair stylists but until I found Michael, I had no idea what I didn't know about my curly hair. Michael's specialized attention has helped me understand how to care for my curly hair and get the best out of my hairstyle. She really listens to my concerns and always has constructive advice and suggestions for me. I feel so good about my hair since I started seeing her! And her salon is peaceful and a nice place to get away from it all, if only for a few hours. read more

I have fought my super thick, semi-waves for most of my life. I never really knew what to do...blow dry and straighten or enhance with a curling iron. My 9 yr old daughter has equally thick hair, but with beautiful curls and waves. About a year ago I wondered if my hair could do the same, so I asked Michael for guidance. She readily agreed and spent quite a few hours guiding me through the curly/wavy hair process. When we were done, I could not believe the results. I had curly (not wavy) hair! It has been life changing. My hair is no longer a time-consuming, daily battle. Thanks to the cuts, products and guidance that Michael has provided I can decide what I feel like doing...soft waves, bouncy curls, or simple brush and go. I love it! read more

Michael is really good at cutting curly hair, and she really listens and gives honest feedback about what would look great on my hair. I got a dry cut and it looks soo good! Highly recommend. read more