We can cut, dread, chop, thread, highlight, perm, wash, relax, trim, blow out, wax, curl up & dye all types of hair. Don’t forget Nails, Facials, Make up Lessons and Applications, Massage and Electrolysis also available!
Most of our site has been updated 12/11, so be sure to see what’s new…
NEW FOR THE NEW YEAR!! (Updated 12/11)
We’ve been up to a ton and have nearly grown too big for our britches. Celebrating our 3rd Anniversary in December 2011, Curl Up & Dye has once again doubled its new clients in another year, amassing over 5,000 total. With over 2,000 clients in our little shop for services every month…that’s an average of over 700 per week…we’ve come to understand that the services, environment and purpose we provide are wanted and needed…and we continue to rise to the occasion by seeking out and making available all manor of non-toxic and sustainable items for head to toe.
Over the past year alone, we’ve doubled in new client numbers, continued to find better, healthier personal care options for our community, developed and launched our very own in house organic skin and hair care line for men and women, won a few more “Best Of” awards, and added several types of services based on our customer requests…
In addition, Jen has been working hard as a Mentee at Tech Town and has been gearing up the shop and the neighborhood for a more sustainable Curl Up & Dye. With every intention of staying in the neighborhood…and even expanding…we now have been taught the tools and been provided the resources to strengthen and fortify our business, which had quickly grown from small to medium. You’ll still find the quaint and casual environment and staff you have come to know, but we’re getting ready to cinch our belts and pull ourselves into the next “level” over the coming year.
To make this transition and expansion possible, we’ll have to make a few changes and some tough decisions, but ALL for the betterment of our community. As our standard “costs of doing business” have increased every year for us, in addition to investing in new product lines such as Vapour, our organic cosmetic line and Neuma, our favorite new line of organic and sustainable haircare products, we have never raised our prices. In fact, regretfully, Jen has come to understand that Curl Up’s pricing structure was essentially starving us out of business, much to her dismay, as many, including us, would’ve thought us to be doing better than expected with the typical set backs and challenges any would face when opening up a new small business, like low cash flow and lack of profit while paying back start up costs.
To make ourselves right and truly set our little shop down the right path to sustained success, one of the changes you’ll notice is a price increase on several of our hair services. This price increase will be needed to cover a few things, like another, yet typical, increase in the cost of our chemicals and hair color, as well as utilities, property taxes, building dues and rent. We know that for some of you, this will present itself financially as a challenge, as it does us. We will continue to sincerely recommend and provide only the most necessary products and services, including making sure you really need to refresh all of your color, instead of just a root touch up, saving an average of $30 per visit…as we always have.
Our neighbors and clients are our first priority. In just 3 short years, our network has grown to many, bringing immense opportunity for growth and sustainability. We feel it is our task to make this business the very best it can be, but to do this, change has to come. We have a high amount of operating costs, and believe us, we DO NOT spend frivolously and we take care of our environment ensuring its longevity. We could not stay in business anywhere without these changes. The fact of the matter is that owning any hair salon, even full service, is not the difficult part. The biggest challenge we face is to be able to provide non-toxic products and services as we do in an industry that is not embracing of our mission. We have no industry or corporate support, as many shops do, and in fact, make much of our own products due to the lack of access or care from suppliers and producers. We are the ONLY shop like this in 3 States and certainly the only in Michigan. The reason is that it is HARD! We love it and believe in it. Together, with the support, understanding and patronage of our community, Curl Up & Dye looks ahead to many pleasant years with our friends.
As our need to restructure and catch up is great, our new pricing will be effective January 1, 2012. Please know that we understand and regret this need, but our only other option is to move on within a few short months. We run a tight ship and plan to continue to do great, so please join us in the New Year to celebrate our growth and futures in the community we love most!
To help soothe the sting, we’ve made ALL retail products 10% OFF till 2012, so come in and stock up on gifts for you and yours! We promise that our prices will never become unreasonable and we will always continue to provide the best services, products, environment and prices you could find in comparable salons. Chin up! Our prices are still lower than Flip, Salon 6, Black and any of those perceived fancy in the “burbs”…not to mention, our products are non-toxic…a business attribute no other can boast.
Warm regards,
Everyone from Curl Up & Dye Detroit
Cool…you can leave comments! Fun!
I was wondering if you were at all familiar with the Curly Girl book and its method of cutting curly hair. Does anyone at your salon cut curly hair dry?
I grew up in Detroit and am about to move back with my husband, we are both totally headed to your place! Looks great!
My First time visit was a good one! The receptionist was very patient, professional and very nice. My facial was great she recommended a product that I could use weekly which I purchased there! You guys rock!
Ok, so on my way home from my hair appointment yesterday, the front axle on my car snapped in the middle of a busy intersection. My boyfriend rushed to the scene and the first thing he said, before even looking at the car, was “I LOVE YOUR NEW HAIR!”
Thnks again! xx
I continue to recommend your salon to many friends. So far, I only know of one that has actually gone and also loved it. I know many others will come, too. I haven’t been able to fit another appointment in since my first one but I cannot wait to go back. I appreciate the professionalism and expertise displayed by everyone at your salon. I voted for you right away when the Metro Times Best of Detroit voting started. Great job!
I love this salon! I refer you ladies to every person I talk too (actually right now I’ve got two referal discounts waiting to be used). I see Caitlin when I go and have never been disappointed. Thank-you Curl Up & Dye for being so awesome
Do you do digital perms?
Hi Curl up and Dye:
Do you have any Spanish speaking stylists?
i love the beauty supply
do you have any stylists who work on sundays?
Can one of your stylist do a really great pixie cut?? I was hoping to get it kind of like Rihanna’s in her “Take A Bow” video where it kinda has a small mohawk in the back.
Hi I wanted to know do you do relaxers for African American hair? With my relaxer I also want to get a layer cut. Does the price for the relaxer also include a cut and style?
You guys are really doing a good job out there! I will tell anyone I know to go get a hair cutat your salon. It’s really exciting and cool to see a business like yours down town!
LOVE IT!!!!! Great idea. Moving back to Michigan in a month, so excited to come check you guys out.
Whoa- Just realized I could comment back…duh…
To answer some questions-
Kristen – I’m personally mildly familiar with the “Curly Girl Handbook” but we do occasionally cut curly hair dry. If you’re overly curly or tightly curled and wear it straight, typically we’ll cut while straight. If you wear it curly, we cut wet usually. In a lot of cases, the proper use of a sharpened straight razor on very wet hair yields a nice sculpted shape without overly texturizing the ends or creating damage that can be caused by slicing the hair with scissors. Plus, our haircut price includes a wash and a reasonably functional and totally versatile finish, so most hair gets wet first anyhow.
Loam – We do not do digital perms, curly or straightening…but we do offer many quality options for chemical retexturizing from damage free “temporary” products all the way on up to the real deal for those stubborn, yet healthy, follicles. Just schedule a chemical consultation with any of the girls and together, you can decide the most healthy option for YOUR hair.
Yagel Bussey – I wish one of us had more Spanish-speaking skills. Unfortunately, the best I have to say for myself, and the shop, 2 years of intermediate Spanish in high school has almost completely escaped me…yet helpful in Puerto Rico! Regardless, we’ll do our best to help you and yours feel comfortable communicating your ideas. Feel free to bring someone with you to interpret if you know of anyone…
Elizabeth – Our current hours are listed toward the top of this page, but do not include Sunday hours. We roughly change up our hours seasonally, as necessary, and welcome any suggestions.
Mariah – Pixie cuts…totally “do-able”! By anyone here…
Christian – We definitely offer relaxing services, but only carry a couple different product options because there are very few safe, quality products available on the market. Ours is from the Kemon Brand and comes to us straight off a shipping barge from Italy, along with our awesome haircolor which is PPD free! Look into this and you’ll see why I’m bragging. Let’s just say its toxic and in ALL American haircolor… That being said, please schedule a chemical consultation with any of the girls at the shop and together you’ll diagnose the best options for your hair. Our straightening process require the hair to be dried and flat-ironed afterward (and left in a completely straight texture for a few days) for optimum results and we strongly recommend a haircut if not at that time, then within a week or so to really bring the service full circle. Haircuts are priced as a separate service. If you have any more questions, the best way to get answers is to call the shop and speak with a stylist who can help you get there. Many times, new clients come into the shop thinking they want a relaxer, when really, its the WORST option for what’s going on currently with their hair or lifestyle or finances, and end up opting for a more natural texture…which we wholeheartedly embrace! I would say only 1 in 10 new African American clients seeking relaxers actually end up getting that service, once they get some knowledge around hair and chemistry and know the difference…common sense says STOP! And we DO! Even if you REALLY REALLY want to do it. We’re thinking of ya! Hope to hear from you soon! Relaxers require a ton of education and skill set…not for the faint of heart or damaged hair.
Sorry all about the unanswered questions, but just calling is the best way to get these questions answered…but I will admit typing out this info for all to peek at will help, I’m sure.
Thanks to all 3000+ of our new clients in less than 2 years! Remember, not only do new client referrals get you discounts (only when new clients bring in a referral card with your name on it…sorry, strict policy) but they positively drive our business into the future. I’d estimate that of our 3000+ clients, at least 80% of them come back time and time again AND at least 90% of them are from personal referrals! My favorite kind of advertisement! We don’t even bother with paid advertisements…so be sure to get yourself some referral card and start leaving them around town…we get at least 15 a day…some from friends, some from bathrooms, some from bars, some from museums and workplaces…new clients are everywhere and we want to help you earn some discounts…but you have to use the referral card.
Thanks so much and stop by anytime to say hi or just see what we’re up to. We have new specials every month and otherwise very fair service prices.
Jen
ha, I will try out my thought, your post get me some good ideas, it’s really awesome, thanks.
- Thomas
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Hey dawg nice report and good looking out too
Sweet post dawg, keep on keeping on
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Very enlightening and beneficial to someone whose been out of the circuit for a long time.
- Kris
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Thank you Adrienne for doing such a fantastic job yesterday. I don’t know how it’s possible but my hair looks better today than it did when I left yesterday!!!!…See you soon…Linda
I just got a brow arch with Myranda, and I am *very* impressed! The convenient location got me in the door; the great service will keep me coming back.
Yay Jen! Looks so fucking rad!!!!!!!!!! Love the video!
xoxoxox amber (josh’s wife)
Hello.. I have extremely thin hair and I am a young woman (34) I am constantly goin to get it done and i have NEVER once liked it.. I want to no if there is anything you guys think you could do 4 me b4 I book an appointment..I am OPEN 2 anything.. HELP ME PLEASE
Today’s Detroit News article — CONGRATULATIONS! Well deserved praise and recognition. Thanks for the inspiration!
it was a great time spent at Curl up…warm welcome.
Hi my name is Ashantae and i am African American, and i was wondering if u or anyone in the shop does that famous Rihanna cut (pixie/mohawk)..looking for someone who’s great at that, i have shoulder length hair and want to cut it off…thanks in advance
MANDY rules! She LISTENS to what you want and actually is able to deliver it. I have had some pretty prestigeous hands run through my hair and I include Mandy at the top of my list along with Nicki at Bumble and Bumble NYC and Rob at Cavale and Tonuzi in Brooklyn. Mandy is able to incorporate the “urban edge” into my style and that is very important to me. On top of her skill and client service, she kicks the whole kit and kaboodle up several notches by being very affordable. Did I mention how absolutely fabulous the place is designed and how easy it is to park?
Hi, looking forward to getting my hair dyed here. The shop looks absolutely amazing!! I live right down the street and never been inside, I pass it almost everyday on my way back from WSU. I also have a question, hopefully someone will read this and answer it. Can I bring my own hair dye or do you only use the products that you provide?
Sorry, Janee. We only use our own dye, which is most importantly, ppd free (a toxic polymer found in all American hair color). We use only Kemon, shipped from their lab in Italy.
Hey Ashantae!
That cut’s super cute…and of course we can do that! You may find that there will be some slight modifications necessary for it to fit with your hair type, lifestyle and preferred maintenance level.
First off Andrea, I’d introduce you to our friend Nioxin. Its a gentle scalp/follical clarification system that cleanses the bi-product that clogs follicles over time and causes everything from excess shedding or sporadic/thinned growth to extremely balding. This bi-product is waste our body gets rid of throught the follicle, consisting of excess hormones, chemicals, etc., caused by pregnancy, chemo-therapy, age, or possibly a common genetic defect causing your body to lose its ability to naturally cleanse the follicle itself. Also, this product keeps your scalp, neck, shoulders and back super clean and healthy just from the run-off water! Most clients have noticeable results within just 1-3 months. At 1/2 an inch of growth per month, it’d become apparent by month 2 in the form of those once pesky fly-aways, now in the form of fresh, new baby hair. Kinda like hitting the reset button. It’s not like Rogain or anything and it’s not a stimulant or medication. In fact, you just use it like any other regular shampoo/conditioner…the more the better!
Secondly, I’d be willing to bet that the right length and shape is most important in the meantime. We’ve seen much change with a few seemingly simple snips of the scissors…
Feel free to stop in any time to chat with one of the girls about Nioxin or their recommendations on hair cuts and styles.