A couple of months ago, I had the misfortune of visiting the K Lounge Hair Salon for a blow dry for a special occasion. Unfortunately the blow dry damaged my hair, and rather than my usual 3c curls returning after several washes, my hair remained dead straight, and it has been more or less dead straight ever since. The proprietor couldn’t care less about what she had inflicted on me and my hair, not that my regular curl pattern would not return until my hair grew out. Anyhoo, my review of my awful hair experience is on Google if you wish to read it. I decided to visit a curly hair specialist, rather than Afro or European salon to determine what I could do with my hair, and Sonia at the Standard Studio recommended a good cut to try and bring some curls back. She suggested a complete chop if I wanted my curls to return to their former glory. I wasn’t quite brave enough for a number two, but I did permit her to take off several inches. Whilst the end result isn’t my 3c curls as they were pre disaster, Sonia at the Standard Studio has done an absolutely brilliant job of getting curls back into my hair, which I thought had completely gone until regrowth occurred. I was the only person in the salon for two hours and Sonia took great care over each and every curl. For you curly hair ladies I would definitely recommend a curly hair salon as the stylists look after your precious curls as if they were their own and know the do’s and don’t’s of tending to curly hair. And in particular I would recommend the Standard Studio. Thanks so much Sonia!

Sonia is an amazing stylist for curly hair. She pays so much attention to detail. She checks to make sure you’re happy with everything she is doing. Every time I come to get my hair cut I leave feeling uplifted and delighted with the end result. I’m so glad I found this studio after years of dreadful haircuts from people who didn’t understand curly hair.

Sonia cut and styled my curly hair today. She is absolutely amazing and I am delighted with the results. Sonia is a top stylist for curly hair, super skilled and experienced: pure magic for our curly and wavy manes. Sonia is extremely professional with a wonderful manner. She took the time to really listen to what I wanted during the consultation, made me feel at ease all along and I was so pampered. Best curly cut I ever had: the results are simply outstanding, I am so happy. My hair is now deeply conditioned, naturally bouncy and the colour is magnified too!! I recommend Sonia @ The Standard Studio wholeheartedly. Thank you SO much. I am so grateful and so glad I found you!! See you soon!

Absolutely incredible experience! I have never been fully satisfied with my hair and decided to take the plunge and book a curl specialist. And I am so glad I did, Sonia took great care and shows me the best way to style my hair, how to diffuse and how to apply products properly. I now love my hair.

I highly recommend Royal Standard Hairdressers in Blackheath. My daughter, who has curly hair, and I have been regular clients for over four years, and our experience has been exceptional every single time. Sonia and her team are consummate professionals who truly understand hair and consistently deliver outstanding results. Beyond their technical expertise, they always go above and beyond to ensure we feel comfortable and cared for. Finding someone who truly understands and works so well with curly hair is rare, and Sonia and her team exceed all expectations. My daughter and I have no intention of ever going to a different hairdresser - we’ve found our perfect salon!