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!

New Client Services

  • Ultimate Kurl Care Experience

    A mini hands-on curl care experience designed to teach you how to care for/maintain/style your curls in a wash-and-go style. Product recommendations, application and styling techniques are provided during the appointment. Product recommendations, application and styling techniques and a customized curly cut are provided during the appointment.

    A video tutorial of your application and styling lesson are included. 14 day virtual curl coaching support included.

  • Kurl Care Look & Learn

    A look and learn curl care experience for the visual learner. This service is for the natural who primarily wears their hair curly and is in need of professional guidance for improvement of your wash and go styling. Product recommendations, application and styling techniques are provided during the appointment.

    14 day virtual curl coaching support included. Trim/cut/shaping not included.

  • 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.

I am candid about what service we can and cannot do.  I cannot repair or fix heat-damaged hair, chemically altered hair, or breakage. Booking an appointment means you fully agree with the policies and information provided. 

  • 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.