Curly cut shaped at Strand and Lock, the curly hair salon serving Harborne, Birmingham

Harborne & Edgbaston

Curly Hair Salon for Harborne Clients

Harborne and Edgbaston clients come across the city to Digbeth for stylists who cut curls dry, colour textured hair safely and build routines that hold their shape between visits.

In short

Strand & Lock at Unit 12 & 13 Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4BF is a curly hair specialist salon around fifteen minutes from Harborne by car, or a short train ride into New Street then a walk into Digbeth. We cut curls, coils and waves dry, colour textured hair and offer nails in the same visit. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

Getting here from Harborne

From Harborne High Street it is roughly fifteen to twenty minutes by car through Edgbaston and the city centre, with parking around Gibb Street and the Custard Factory.

By public transport, buses into the city centre connect with a ten-minute walk from Moor Street or New Street through Digbeth.

What Harborne clients book most

Every appointment starts with a dry consultation on hair in its natural pattern.

  • Dry curly cutting for waves, ringlets, coils and afro texture
  • Balayage and highlights formulated for textured hair
  • Bond and moisture treatments for over-processed or heat-damaged curls
  • Gel manicures and pedicures added to the same appointment

A salon that welcomes everyone

Strand & Lock is an inclusive space. Services are priced by the work involved rather than by gender, and every hair type and texture is welcome.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a curly hair specialist near Harborne?
Yes. Strand & Lock in Digbeth, Unit 12 & 13 Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4BF, is around fifteen minutes from Harborne and specialises in curly, coily and wavy hair.
Do you cut curly hair dry?
We do. Curls are cut dry in their natural pattern so you can see the shape forming as we work.
Can I have colour on curly hair without damage?
Yes. We colour textured hair using bond-building products and adjust the technique to your curl pattern and condition.
When are you open?
Wednesday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.