Toronto’s Specialized Curly Hair Salon & Education Authority
Curly Girls Studio isn’t your typical curly hair salon.
Conveniently located midtown on Yonge Street just north of Lawrence in Toronto, we offer a private, one-on-one experience designed exclusively for waves and curls. From the moment you walk in, everything is created for the comfort of the curly girl.
Relax under the warmth of the hooded dryer with a cup of tea by the fireplace. Read curl literature. Breathe. This is a space designed for texture — not rushed appointments.
But we are more than a salon.
We are a destination for specialized curly hair cuts, curl education, and natural ingredient-based curl care — serving clients in studio and across Canada.
Meet Adina Sherman — Curly Hair Specialist & Educator
With over 20 years in the hair industry and specializing in texture since 2007, Adina Sherman is one of North America’s most extensively trained curly hair specialists.
Her credentials include:
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Trained in New York City at Devachan by Lorraine Massey as a Deva Inspired Stylist
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First Curl Coach named in the Deva program (2016)
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Certified DevaCurl Stylist, Curl Ambassador & national educator
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Certified Ouidad stylist (accredited 2013)
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The only tri-trained stylist in North America specializing in:
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Curl-by-curl Deva dry cuts
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Ouidad carve & slice techniques
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Curlisto Diametrix cutting
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Certified Curlisto expert (2017)
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Advanced Pintura highlight and lowlight qualifications
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One of very few in Canada offering advanced waterfall and volume techniques
Adina travels across Canada educating hairstylists on the art of cutting curls — positioning Curly Girls Studio not only as a service provider, but as a recognized curl authority.
Specialized Curly Hair Cuts That Respect Your Texture
At Curly Girls Studio, a curly cut is not a standard haircut performed on curly hair.
It is a technique-driven, dry cutting approach that respects:
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Natural curl formation
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Shrinkage patterns
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Density and bulk distribution
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Elasticity and strength
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Previous chemical history
We specialize in restoring curls in “hair despair” — whether from iron abuse, improper curly cuts, over-processing, dehydration, or long-term damage.
Our goal is not a temporary style.
Our goal is long-term curl integrity and performance.
Education Beyond the Chair
We believe curls deserve knowledge — not guesswork.
Every appointment includes guidance on:
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Maintaining the just-out-of-the-salon look
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Understanding moisture vs. protein balance
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Supporting elasticity and hold
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Preventing dehydration and breakage
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Proper clarifying and scalp care
As a recognized curl educator across Canada, our authority extends beyond the studio. We teach both clients and stylists how to work with curls — not against them.
Natural Ingredient-Based Curl Care & At-Home Kits
Healthy curls don’t stop at the salon door.
That’s why we developed our own natural ingredient-based product line and curated curl care kits designed to support your hair at home — no matter where you live.
Our formulations focus on:
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Strengthening compromised curls
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Enhancing elasticity
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Moisture retention without heaviness
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Clean, performance-driven ingredients
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Long-term curl health
Whether you're visiting our Toronto curly hair salon or ordering from across Canada, you have access to professional-level curl support.
Your location should never limit your curl potential.
Recognized Excellence
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Voted Best Curl Salon – Thornhill Post (2013 & 2014)
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Voted Top 10 Curly Hair Salons – BlogTO (2014)
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North America’s only tri-trained stylist in Deva, Ouidad, and Curlisto cutting systems
Our Commitment
“The majority of curly girls who walk through our door are in hair despair. I will be truthful and honest with realistic goals and expectations based on the current state of your hair. It may not happen overnight, but I will be there for you every step of the way.”
— Adina Sherman, Founder & Curly Hair Specialist
At Curly Girls Studio, you are not just receiving a service.
You are entering a space built for texture, guided by education, and supported with products designed specifically for waves and curls.
Healthy curls. Educated clients. Elevated results — in salon and at home.
We truly look forward to meeting your waves, curls, corkscrews, and spirals — and helping them thrive.
With care,
Adina Sherman