You finally have found a Natural Hair Salon with a knowledgeable Natural Hair/Curl Specialist you can partner with that focuses on educating you on healthy hair care.

Partnering with me as your stylist is a commitment to your healthy hair journey. With the implementation of your personalized hair care routine, product recommendations, patience, and practice, your natural hair will thrive!

Educational Services:

Shampoo, Treat, Styling Lesson, Cut & Virtual Support

  • Kurl Luv Experience (Lesson, )

    This experience is for naturals ready to go all in with rocking their curls full time! Begin your curl-loving journey with the Kurl Luv Experience.

    $270

    Includes:

    - An in-depth consultation to consider your lifestyle and get you to your hair goals.

    - A thorough cleanse, conditioning + curated hair treatment,

    - A partial hands-on styling lesson to learn proper product application and wash-and-go styling techniques.

    - a customized curly cut performed on your dry, wash-and-go.

    - A personalized, step-by-step curl care regimen.

    - A video tutorial of your styling session for at-home review

    - 14-day virtual support

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  • Big Chop Experience

    Are you ready to release hair that no longer serves you?! This experience is for you! We will cut the hair that needs to go and welcome your newfound luscious curls to the land of health and hydration!

    $225

    Includes:

    - An in-depth consultation to understand your hair history, your hair care challenges, and your hair goals

    - A deep cleanse, conditioning + detangling

    -Hydration Steam Treatment

    -Moisture and/or Strengthening treatment

    - Personalized styling techniques that you can apply at home to achieve poppin’ curls

    - Big chop

    - Personalized hair care routine with product recommendations

    - Recording of styling lesson

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  • Kurl Care Lesson

    Learn to achieve healthy, hydrated curls without committing to a curly cut! Kurl Care Lesson is perfect for first-time clients who need professional guidance on simplified natural hair care and how to tend to their curls in their natural state.

    $190

    Includes:

    - In-depth consultation to understand your goals, wants, struggles, and hair history

    - A deep cleanse, conditioning + detangling

    - A visual styling lesson to learn proper product application and wash-and-go styling techniques.

    - Product recommendations

    - Recording of styling lesson for at-home review

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Traditional Services:

Shampoo, Treatment, Style, & Cut

  • New Client Curly Cut

    This service is for the natural who has a solid wash and go routine and doesn't need any education or a lesson on styling but are in need of a cut to maintain their curly hair.

    Your service includes:
    - An in-depth consultation that will consider your lifestyle and get you to your hair goals.
    - A thorough cleanse, conditioning + curated hair treatment(s)
    - A customized curly cut
    - Product recommendations (if necessary)

    $200

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  • Twisted Care Experience

    A natural hair care experience for the natural who isn't ready to wear their natural curls and/or the natural who prefers a twist style over a wash and go. Flat twist or two strand twist are the styling options for this appointment. Trim/cut/shaping not included.

    Make It

  • Thermal Press Experience

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  • Scalp Therapy Experience

    This service is designed for naturals who need relief from flaky, itchy scalp or seborrheic dermatitis. This experience provides heightened attention to scalp health to help cleanse, calm, and soothe the scalp.

    $160

    Includes:

    An in-depth consultation

    - Clarifying pre-cleanse scalp treatment

    - Deep scalp cleanse

    - Steam treatment enriched with deep moisture

    - Scalp massage

    - Prestyling scalp care calming lotion

    - Wash + go styling or flat twists

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  • I love going to see Shakera @ Cuse Curlfriend. She is very personable and professional. Appointments begin and end in time without me feeling rushed. Shakera listened and gave me advice that was reasonable, realistic, and functional given my lifestyle and habits. I never feel like I am asking too many questions. My new hair routine works and I am currently enjoying her product recommendations. If you are someone who struggles with her curls, Shakera would be my top recommendation for the Syracuse area. Thank you for being sooo amazing Shakera!!

    • Judith M.

  • Shakera (The Cuse Curlfriend) is amazing. She took her time to answer all of my questions. She was very knowledgeable about curls and natural hair. It was a very educational experience. My hair cut is beautiful. I definitely recommend her services.

  • Kera (The Cuse Curlfriend) was amazing….she did an outstanding job on my first curly cut and I’m in love with it…..if you need a curly cut specialist look no further as you will be in good hands….she won’t disappoint….glad I was able to find a stylist who has the educational background as curly specialist. Can’t wait for my next appointment!! 7/14/22 Had my follow up maintenance cut with Kera and once again she did an amazing job. If your looking for a curl specialist in the Syracuse area look no further. Thanks again Kera!!

    Denise L.

  • My appointment with Shakera was nothing short of amazing. From the moment I walked in she was kind, courteous, and very informative. I gained a lot of knowledge about my hair and my curls have never looked better, literally. Her services are top-notch and the only of its kind in Syracuse so far. If you are looking for a natural hair stylist to give your hair that extra TLC it’s been lacking or to even kickstart your natural hair journey she is your girl. You’ll leave feeling better about your hair with a haircare regimen specified for what you need. Get off of YouTube and get with The Cuse Curlfriend, you won’t regret it.

    Shannon R.