stylist spotlight

• Claudia Phillips
• Plano, Texas
• Independent Salon Owner
• The Styling Hutch

How did you learn to cut curly hair?

I went to a Ouidad-certified class.

What's your technique?

I use the Carve and Slice method from Ouidad

What products do you like best?

I liked Ouidad's product line, especially the Ouidad Climate Control Gel.

Any advice for other stylists?

Curly hair is such a great niche. There aren't enough salons for curly haired people. You need training in curly hair because we think know how to work with it, but we don't.

What's the hottest curly trend?

Softer waves seem to be big. And people are going short, which is an amazing thing to see.