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If you’ve ever struggled to find a stylist who really gets your natural curls, coils, or kinks—you’re not alone. For so many of us, walking into a salon can feel like a gamble. Will they understand your texture? Will they handle your natural hair with care? Will you leave feeling like your best self?
That’s why I created this guide to the best textured hair stylists in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). These are curl specialists, natural hair experts, and salons known for working with curly, coily, and afro-textured hair. They also understand the patience it takes to care for textured hair.
Some I’ve visited personally, others came highly recommended by trusted friends and curlies in the community.
Looking for a Curly Hair Stylist Near You in Toronto?
From Oshawa to Mississauga, Scarborough to North York, downtown Toronto or Durham Region—whether you’re looking for a silk press, a curly cut, scalp therapy, or bold colour, this list has you covered. Each stylist brings their own flavour, specialties, and vibe, so dive in and find the right stylist for your hair.
Textured Hair Stylists in East Toronto & Durham Region
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CurlyLife: a textured hair salon in Oshawa specializing in curly and coily hair care. I first met the owner, Noelle, at Hairdome before she ventured out on her own to open CurlyLife in Oshawa. She offers great product knowledge and introduced me to my favourite detangling brush!
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Shine Curl Studio: New to the Oshawa scene in 2023, with an exciting new pricing option where you pick your price and pay what you think the service costs.
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Curl Ambassadors: Located in Pickering and well known for their curly cuts. They’ve been going 16+ years and have multiple locations across the GTA.
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Cloud 9 Curls: Zermala is a colour-and-texture powerhouse. Scarborough's natural hair, girls love her. She’s known for styling influencer @JennJackson and many other curlies.
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MooreThanHair: One of my favourites in Scarborough. She treated my hair with so much care. I was referred to her by a coworker who always had the best silk press. I believe she recently moved out of Toronto (so sad).
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TrichoSpa by Earthtones: Fairly new to the Ajax scene, specializing in scalp care, thinning hair, and hair loss.
- Hairdome: A longtime curl studio in Pickering. I’ve been there several times, but the stylist I used is no longer there. They also offer men’s cuts and box braiding.
Textured Hair Stylists in Downtown Toronto
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The Curl Lounge: An amazing salon specializing in all curl types, with tons of experience with natural hair.
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TKlovesHair aka Textured Hair EDU: TK is one of my absolute favorites! Not only does she understand textures and hair care extremely well, but she’s on a mission to bring textured hair education to stylists across Canada. She’s also a curly colour specialist!
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Curl Rituals: An amazing team of hair health educators and multi-texture specialists ready to meet your curly hair needs.
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The Curl Bar: Founded in 2021 and located downtown, specializing in all curl types.
- Urban Curls: Located on the Danforth, they offer a holistic approach to curl care services and specialize in all textures, delivering customized services.
Textured Hair Stylists in West Toronto & Mississauga
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Take Khair Beauty Supply: Toronto’s first all-in-one full-service curly hair salon and beauty supply store! Founded by two sisters, they opened in 2023.
- Hair by Reema Salon: If you’re in Mississauga, check her out for your curly hair and balayage needs!
Textured Hair Stylists in North York & Uptown Toronto
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Crown and Glory: On the scene since 2019, this one is for all the natural hair queens. I’ve never been, but I’m obsessed! The owner, @the.Aisha.Experience, is a true natural-hair master, and I love watching her serve up styles on IG.
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SheBeen Hair: Home of Nakisha Straker, well-known hairstylist to Canadian E-talk host Tyrone Edwards, and other celebrities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Textured Hair Stylists
What is a textured hair stylist?
A textured hair stylist specializes in working with curly, coily, and afro-textured hair, using techniques that protect and enhance natural curl patterns.
How do I find a good curly hair stylist in Toronto?
Look for stylists with experience in natural hair, strong client reviews, and a portfolio of curly or coily styles. Ideally, you want a stylist that gets your hair texture
What services do textured hair salons offer?
They typically offer curly cuts, silk presses, protective styling, colour, and scalp treatments tailored to natural hair.
