Curl Stylists

Kristy, Founder, Creative Director & Clinical Trichologist

Kristy Uptown Curl
Growing up with highly textured, curly hair I understand how it feels to be treated as an “other” in traditional salons. The first 25 years of my life was very influenced by the negative feelings I had about my hair. My hope is to help you love your curls and avoid the struggles that I experienced.


I also specialize in understanding the causes and cures for hair loss and thinning. I’ve personally undergone PRP (platelet rich plasm) hair restoration therapy for postpartum hair loss. I am currently training to become a certified Trichologist (hair loss treatment specialist) and Phlebotomist so I can perform PRP injection treatments and other hair loss therapies to my clients.

“Curly hair is not a trend. It’s a lifestyle.” – Lorraine Massey

Kristy has been a Curly Hair Specialist since 2010.  Her advanced education includes:

  • Level 2 Advanced Deva Stylist, DevaCurl Academy NYC
  • Level 3  Deva Certified Stylist, DevaCurl Academy NYC
  • PsyCurlogy: Curls from the inside out, DevaCurl Academy NYC
  • Art of Texture, DevaCurl Academy, NYC
  • Curly Hair Artistry Symposium, Maryland
  • Curl by Curl™️ with Lorraine Massey, in salon, NYC & England
  • “Silver Hair the Handbook” by Lorraine Massey, contributing colorist, NYC
HairLossPractitionerCertification
  • Head Shape Matters, in salon
  • Affinage Color, London & Italy
  • Wella Color Academy, NYC
  • Oligo Color, in salon
  • Aveda Texture Style with Naomi Dove, in salon
  • Uptown Curl Academy Director
  • World Trichology Society Member
  • US Trichology Institute Graduate (ustrichology.org)
  • AMCA Certified (amcaexams.com)
  • Head Shape Matters, 4 Day Certification – Milwaukee
  • Cut It Kinky, Tight Curls 2 Day Immersion – Melbourne, FL

Junior Curl Stylist

Junior level stylists have completed their New Talent Training program with Uptown Curl and have 6 months – 2 years of experience. They continue to expand their education and receive mentorship from our in-salon educators.

Advanced Curl Stylist:

Advanced Curl Stylists have a minimum of 2 years of experience. In addition to completing the New Talent training program with Uptown Curl they have completed additional training classes for both curly cutting and coloring.

Bri

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Kasey

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Sophia

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Master Curl Stylists

Master Curl Stylists have 10+ years of experience behind the chair and have completed multiple advanced trainings and certifications for both cutting and coloring.

Kelly

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Independent Stylists

Independent Stylists share our space, but work independently from Uptown Curl. They are self-employed artists. Services performed by Independent Stylists are not covered by the Uptown Curl guarantee and are subject to the terms of service of the Independent Stylist. Please contact them directly if you have any questions or concerns about your appointment.

Kailyn

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Amanda

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