Curl studio · Lake Charles

Humidity is not the enemy.

Dry cuts, curl-by-curl shaping and a routine that holds up to a Louisiana August. One chair, one curl specialist, zero frizz lectures.

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Hi, I’m Noelle

I cut every curl where it lives.

I grew up with curls and a hairdryer pointed straight at them. Now I cut hair dry, one curl at a time, so you can see the shape take form before you ever leave the chair.

Every first visit includes a styling lesson — which products, how much, and how to diffuse without the halo.

— Noelle Batiste, curl specialist

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First time in my life someone cut my hair dry and explained why. My curls clump now. I didn’t know they could do that.
Tasha R.First-visit curl cut
She taught me to diffuse in ten minutes instead of forty. My shower routine got shorter and my curls got bigger.
Amelie D.Curl refresh lesson

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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.

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Find us in Charpentier District

Hours

  • Wed – Fri10a – 6p
  • Sat8a – 2p
  • Sun – TueClosed

Saturday mornings book out three weeks ahead.

Bring the frizz. Leave the fear.

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