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Chapter 01 — East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX

Curl studio · East Austin

Every curl gets a float.

Waves, curls, coils and the in-betweens — cut dry, styled loud and celebrated by a studio where every gender and texture is the main event.

Chapter one

Started in a kitchen, grew into a block party.

Spiral Parade began as Rafa cutting friends’ curls at a kitchen table, with a playlist and a lot of opinions about sulfates. Word spread. The kitchen got crowded.

Now it’s a bright corner studio on Cesar Chavez — three chairs, a wall of color swatches and a standing rule: nobody apologizes for their hair here.

— Rafa Quintero, founder (he/him)

Hairdresser joyfully styles client's hair in a modern studio, showcasing diversity and professionalism.

Signature services

What we're known for

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01

Parade curl cut

Dry cut, wash, define and a styling lesson.

$110
Professional hairdresser applying dye to client's curly hair while client uses smartphone.
02

Pintura highlights

Hand-painted curl by curl for 3-D brightness.

$195+
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03

Steam hydration

Deep moisture under the steamer.

$45

Sample client reviews

Sample cheers from the crowd

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I’m nonbinary and have curly hair, and this is the first salon where neither of those things was a whole conversation.
Sam O.Parade curl cut
Rafa painted copper into my curls one spiral at a time. In the sun it looks like a lava lamp. A good one.
Lucía M.Pintura highlights
My son asks to go to the haircut party. He means Spiral Parade. I have no notes.
Keisha B.Mini-parade

@spiralparade

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Good to know

Questions, answered

Should I come with my hair curly?

Yes — please come with clean, dry hair styled the way you usually wear it, with no buns or ponytails for the day.

Do you cut curls dry?

Yes. We cut curl by curl, dry, so we can see exactly where each one lives.

How do I book?

Book online any time, or call or text us — we answer between clients and usually reply within the hour.

What is your cancellation policy?

Life happens. Please give us 24 hours’ notice so someone on the waitlist can take your spot; late cancellations may be charged 50% of the service.

Is there parking?

Yes — free parking is right outside, and the entrance is step-free.

Book your visit

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  • Parade curl cut90 min$110
  • Curl trim60 min$70
  • Short & tapered curls50 min$65
  • Mini-parade (under 12)45 min$45

Sample next openings

Tue 10:30Tue 2:15Wed 9:00Thu 4:45Fri 11:00Sat 9:30

Visit

Find us in East Cesar Chavez

Hours

  • Tue – Thu11a – 8p
  • Fri – Sat10a – 6p
  • Sun – MonClosed

Late Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8p.

Your curls are the headliner.

Call, text or book online — we'll take it from there.