Strand and Lock
Natural coily hair styled at Strand and Lock in Birmingham

Afro & textured hair

Afro Hair Salon in Birmingham

Cuts, shaping, moisture treatments and colour for afro and coily hair at Strand & Lock in Digbeth, Birmingham.

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In short

Strand & Lock at Unit 12 & 13 Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4DJ cares for afro, coily and textured hair. Hair is cut dry, so the shape follows your natural coil pattern, and treatments focus on moisture and strength. The salon covers every pattern from 2A to 4C and is a short walk from Birmingham New Street. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

Afro and coily hair services

We start by looking at your hair dry and talking through your routine before anything is cut.

  • Dry cutting and shaping for 4A–4C coils
  • Moisture and bond-repair treatments
  • Colour planned around porosity, with bond protection
  • Advice on wash days, products and protective styling at home

Why a dry cut matters for afro hair

Coily hair can shrink by more than half its length when dry. Cutting it dry shows exactly where each coil sits, so there are no surprises once it shrinks.

What clients say

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“Finally a salon that understands curls. My hair has never felt healthier and the cut grew out beautifully.”
Amara O. · Curls, Coils & Waves
“The team took so much care with my colour. Warm, welcoming space and the result was exactly what I asked for.”
Jess T. · Colour Services
“Booked in for a builder gel manicure and I'm obsessed. Strong nails, immaculate finish, lovely people.”
Priya S. · Builder Gel & Manicure
“Did my wedding hair and it held all day and night. I felt so calm and looked after in the run up.”
Chloe M. · Wedding Hair

More client feedback on our reviews page.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an afro hair salon in Birmingham city centre?
Strand & Lock is at Unit 12 & 13 Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4DJ, in Digbeth on the edge of the city centre, and works with afro, coily and curly hair.
Do you cut afro hair dry?
Yes. Afro and coily hair is cut dry so the stylist can see your true shape and allow for shrinkage.
Can you help with dry or breaking afro hair?
Yes. A moisture or bond-repair treatment, plus a trim of damaged ends, is usually the first step. Your stylist will also suggest changes to your routine.
Can I colour afro hair safely?
Yes, with planning. We check porosity first and use bond protection to keep your coils strong.
When are you open and how do I book?
Wednesday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Book online through our booking page or call 07538 796039.