A curly hair salon, certified to prove it.
DevaCurl-certified curly cuts in Downtown Gainesville, shaped to your natural pattern and finished with a diffuse and a routine you can repeat at home.
4.5 on Google · 110 reviews · family-run since 2002
Why curly hair needs its own cut
Most haircuts happen on wet, combed-straight hair — which behaves nothing like your curls will an hour later. That's how curly hair ends up with shrinkage surprises, triangle shapes, and layers that never sit right.
A certified curly cut works the other way around. Your stylist shapes the hair the way you actually wear it, curl by curl, so length and layers land where they should once your hair does what it naturally does.
Ciao Bella's stylists are DevaCurl certified, and we cut everything from loose waves to tight coils. If you've been driving past every salon that "also does curly hair," this is the appointment built specifically for yours.
What happens at a curly cut?
Curl consultation
Come in with your curls loose and natural, the way you usually wear them. We look at your pattern, density, and how much time you give it in the morning, then agree on a shape and a price before anything begins.
The cut
Your stylist shapes your hair curl by curl using the DevaCurl technique, placing layers so curls stack and spring instead of stretching or bulking.
Diffuse and learn
We finish with a diffused style and walk you through the routine and products as we go, so what you leave with is repeatable at your own sink.
The specialists behind the chair
Curly cut & styling pricing
Starting prices, updated July 2026. Your exact quote comes with your consultation.
4.5 on Google · 110 reviews · DevaCurl-certified since 2002
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Curly hair questions, answered
What is a deva cut, and is that what you do?
A deva cut is a haircut designed for naturally curly hair, cut curl by curl so the shape works with how your curls actually spring and fall. Our stylists are DevaCurl certified in this technique, and it's what our curly cut appointment is built around.
How is a curly cut different from a regular haircut?
A traditional cut is done on wet, combed-straight hair, which behaves nothing like your curls do dry. A certified curly cut shapes the hair the way you actually wear it, curl by curl, so the length and layers land where they should once your hair does what it naturally does.
Do layered haircuts work on curly hair?
Yes, and most curly cuts include them. Layers cut for curly hair remove bulk, keep the shape from turning triangular, and let curls stack instead of weighing each other down. The placement is different from layers on straight hair, which is where the certification matters.
How much does a curly cut cost in Gainesville?
At Ciao Bella, a DevaCurl certified curly cut starts at $95, and natural curl styling with a diffuse is $50. Your stylist confirms your exact quote at your consultation before starting.
How should I wear my hair to a curly cut appointment?
Arrive with your curls loose and natural, the way you usually wear them, rather than in a bun, braid, or hat. Your stylist needs to see your true curl pattern to shape it well. If anything else is needed, we'll let you know when you book.
What curl types do you work with?
Everything from loose waves to tight coils. The consultation at the start of your appointment is where we look at your pattern, density, and how you like to wear it, and plan the cut around that.
Can you do balayage or color on curly hair?
Yes. Because our stylists are DevaCurl certified, we place balayage to your curl pattern so the dimension reads beautifully when your hair is dry and defined. Every balayage includes toning and a gloss.
How often should I get my curls cut?
Most curly guests come in every three to four months. Curly shapes grow out more forgivingly than straight cuts, and stretching appointments too far usually shows up as lost definition and bulk before it shows up as length.
Will you teach me how to style my curls at home?
Yes. Your appointment ends with a diffused finish, and your stylist walks you through the routine and products as they go, so you can repeat it at home. We carry both the R+Co and Aluram curl lines on our retail shelf, and will only recommend what your curls actually need.
Ready for a cut made for your curls?
Book online in a few minutes, or call and we'll get you scheduled.
4.5 on Google · 110 reviews · family-run since 2002