Strand and Lock
Client with defined curls after a curly cut at Strand and Lock in Digbeth

Curly hair specialists

Curly Hair Salon in Birmingham

Strand & Lock is a curly, coily and wavy hair salon on Gibb Street in Digbeth, minutes from Birmingham city centre. Our creatives cut, colour and treat textured hair every single day.

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In short

Strand & Lock is a curly hair salon at Unit 12 & 13 Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4BF, opposite The Custard Factory. We specialise in curls, coils and waves: dry curl cutting, colour work on textured hair, and restorative treatments. Open Wednesday to Sunday, and all hair types are welcome.

Why curly hair needs a specialist

Curly, coily and wavy hair behaves differently to straight hair. Curl pattern, porosity and shrinkage all change how a cut sits and how colour reads once the hair dries. A stylist who works on textured hair daily can predict that before the first section is taken.

Our team looks at your hair in its natural state first, talks through how you wear it day to day, and shapes it so it grows out well rather than losing definition after a fortnight.

Curly hair services at our Digbeth salon

Every appointment starts with a consultation so the service matches your hair, not a template.

  • Curly cutting and shaping for loose waves through to tight coils
  • Colour on textured hair, including balayage, highlights and full colour
  • Hair treatments to restore moisture, strength and shine
  • Bridal and occasion styling that keeps your natural texture

Serving Digbeth and the wider Birmingham community

We are a short walk from Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Digbeth coach station, so clients travel to us from Deritend, Highgate, Bordesley, the Jewellery Quarter, Moseley, Kings Heath, Selly Oak, Handsworth, Erdington, Edgbaston and Solihull.

If you have been searching for a curly hair salon near you in Birmingham and not found a team confident with your texture, this is the place to start.

What happens at your first curly appointment

Come with your hair as you normally wear it, dry and free of tight ties, so your stylist can see the pattern and how it sits.

  • Dry consultation: curl pattern, porosity, density, shrinkage and how you style at home
  • Dry cutting curl by curl, so length and shape are judged where they will actually fall
  • Cleansing and a treatment or colour if booked, chosen for your hair's condition
  • Styling with product placement and technique shown to you step by step
  • A simple routine to take home, with realistic timings for wash day

Curl types we work with every day

Loose 2A–2C waves that drop, springy 3A–3C ringlets, tight 4A–4C coils and afro-textured hair, plus locs, transitioning hair and curls recovering from heat or chemical straightening.

If your hair has been cut flat, over-layered or coloured without bond protection, we will be honest about how many visits it takes to bring the shape and condition back.

A salon that welcomes everyone

Strand & Lock is an inclusive space. Whatever your hair type, gender, background or lifestyle, you will be looked after by a team that treats your hair as its own thing rather than a category to fit into.

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

Where is your curly hair salon in Birmingham?
Unit 12 & 13, Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4BF, opposite The Custard Factory reception in Digbeth, a short walk from Birmingham city centre.
Do you cut all curl types and textures?
Yes. Our stylists work across loose waves, ringlets, coils and afro-textured hair, and all hair types are welcome at the salon.
Do you cut curly hair wet or dry?
Your stylist decides with you at the consultation. Textured hair is often shaped dry so the cut is judged on how each curl actually falls, then refined once styled.
How do I book a curly cut?
Book online through our booking page, or call 07538 796039. New clients are asked about their curl pattern and history so enough time is allowed.
How long does a curly cut take and what should I bring?
Allow around ninety minutes for a first visit. Arrive with dry hair worn the way you normally wear it, and bring photos of cuts you like if that helps explain the shape you want.
Can you fix a curly cut that has gone wrong elsewhere?
Yes. Corrective curly work is a large part of what we do, from flat one-length cuts to over-layered or heat-damaged hair. We will tell you honestly whether it takes one visit or several.
Do you colour curly and afro-textured hair?
Yes. Balayage, highlights and full colour are all done with bond-building products and techniques adjusted to your curl pattern and porosity.
When are you open?
Wednesday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. We are closed Monday and Tuesday.
Which salon in Birmingham is best for curly hair?
Choose a salon where textured hair is the daily work: dry consultation, dry cutting, colour planned around porosity with bond protection, and experience across every curl pattern. Strand & Lock in Digbeth works that way — read our full answer on choosing the best curly hair salon in Birmingham.