The Curl and Craft Edit

2026-09-29 | 3 min

A better appointment starts before the chair.

Curl-cut preparation in Kenilworth, a hands-on styling lesson, and the approaching NAHA entry deadline.

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Union County deskEveryone

Check the prep instructions before washing your hair

Mayssa's Beauty Mark in Kenilworth asks curly-cut clients to arrive with clean, product-free, fully detangled and completely dry hair in its natural form. Its FAQ also directs clients to call with questions. These are this salon's appointment instructions, not a universal rule for every curl service.

Our read

Read the confirmation before your wash day, not on the drive over. If your usual routine needs product to keep curls defined, ask the salon what it wants you to do. For salon teams, put preparation instructions in the booking confirmation so clients do not have to hunt through the website.

Mayssa's Beauty Mark official FAQ | Source checked: 2026-09-29Open source
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Client planningClients

A styling lesson can be its own appointment

Jersey Curl Salon lists a Curly Set hands-on styling lesson with cleansing, conditioning, detangling and help during styling. The menu explicitly says a curly cut is not included. We checked the listing today; the page does not establish when the service launched.

Our read

If you like your cut but cannot recreate the finish, ask whether a lesson fits better than another haircut. Bring your routine and two specific questions, such as how much product to apply and how to section. Confirm the price, time and preparation requirements before booking, then practice while the stylist can correct your technique.

Jersey Curl Salon official service menu | Source checked: 2026-09-29Open source
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Professional calendarProfessionals

NAHA's non-member deadline is two weeks away

PBA's NAHA 2027 entry platform lists October 13, 2026 as the non-member deadline. Members can submit until November 12 at 6 p.m. Pacific, but the platform says artists must become members by October 13 to use that extension. This is a national competition, open subject to its category rules and eligibility.

Our read

New Jersey artists considering an entry should choose a category and read its current image and release requirements before organizing a shoot. Build a checklist for the collection, permissions, fees and upload time. Do not assume a late membership purchase buys another month, or that everyday portfolio images meet competition rules.

PBA NAHA 2027 official entry platform | Source checked: 2026-09-29Open source
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