Long defined natural curly hair with subtle dimensional highlights styled by Tyler Holden at Sunday Salon in Raleigh.

Long Layered Natural Curl Cut with Soft Dimensional Highlights

This dynamic transformation celebrates the beauty of natural texture with a long, layered curly cut designed to maximize movement and crown volume. The silhouette incorporates strategic interior layering that eliminates excess bulk, allowing every ringlet to spring to life naturally without creating a triangular perimeter. Face-framing layers softly contour around the cheekbones, balancing the client’s hair density with fluidity and definition. To highlight the natural curl pattern, the technical execution featured precision pintura hand-painted accent highlights integrated throughout the dark brunette base. This customized technique enhances visual depth across individual curls while maintaining healthy elasticity through tailored moisture treatments. Utilizing fundamental principles of Hair Coloring, Highlights, and specialized Precision Haircuts, this approach exemplifies the custom hair color Raleigh clients seek at our Raleigh Iron Works salon. As a dedicated specialist in curly texture and dimensional color, Tyler Holden crafts personalized shapes that empower clients to embrace their natural hair texture effortlessly. As a leading Raleigh hairstylist, Tyler Holden combines expert curl-carving methods with customized color placement to ensure long-lasting style. Visit Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works to elevate your look with a custom hair salon Raleigh NC experience.

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RALEIGH IRON WORKS STYLIST PRESCRIPTION

The Stylist's 3-Step Davines At-Home Routine

To maintain the tone, hydration, and movement of this look between appointments at Sunday Salon, our stylists recommend this 3-step sustainable Davines regimen.

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STEP 1: CLEANSE · ESSENTIAL HAIRCARE

Davines DEDE Delicate Daily Shampoo for Fine to Medium Hair — Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC

Davines DEDE Delicate Daily Shampoo for Fine to Medium Hair

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5.0 · 8.45 fl oz / 250 ml

A staple behind the chair at Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC for frequent washers, gym-goers, and fine hair needing an ultra-gentle, remineralizing daily cleanser.

STEP 2: CONDITION & TREAT · ESSENTIAL HAIRCARE

Davines LOVE Curl Elasticizing Conditioner for Wavy & Curly Hair — Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC

Davines LOVE Curl Elasticizing Conditioner for Wavy & Curly Hair

★★★★★ 5.0 / 5.0 · 8.45 fl oz / 250 ml

A staple behind the chair at Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC for finger-detangling curls in the shower while boosting ringlet bounce and moisture retention.

STEP 3: PREP & FINISH · ESSENTIAL HAIRCARE

Davines LOVE Curl Primer Detangling & Heat-Protecting Milk Spray — Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC

Davines LOVE Curl Primer Detangling & Heat-Protecting Milk Spray

★★★★★ 5.0 / 5.0 · 5.07 fl oz / 150 ml

A staple behind the chair at Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC for priming wavy and curly hair before diffusing to block humidity and facilitate detangling.