Get to know the Gina Curl!
With over 35 years of haircare experience, the Ginacurl Curl Reformation service was Developed in 2012 and has garnered a strong cult following since then. This innovative and progressive curl reformation service allows those with tighter hair textures to gain looser, easier to manage curls with just one appointment- no matter how coarse or kinky the hair may be. Unlike Jherri curls or other curl reformation services, the Ginacurl offers a safe and healthy option for women and does not cause damage to the hair when applied accurately.
In short, The GinaCurl restructures the hair molecules to reduce frizz and volume, making the hair softer, smoother, and shinier. The curls are 100% customizable and are dramatically softer, more manageable, and better moisture balanced. The Ginacurl allows you to do all of this and still maintain the integrity of your hair which is one of the main philosophies behind Virgo Salon, the Southern California salon currently licensed to perform the meticulous service.
Women all over the internet have been ranting and raving about the Ginacurl’s ability to maintain the elasticity of the client’s hair and best of all? It only needs to be touched up about once or twice a year at most. Whether a client has a tighter, kinkier texture, or a loose coil, all those with textured hair will be able to gain and maintain length as with the Ginacurl process there is no breakage at the line of demarcation, nor does the stylist re-processed the already processed portions of the hair.
Clients are able to work out, swim, and dance in the rain without having to worry!
Unlike other curl reforming and texturizing services, the Ginacurl can take up to 1 hour to process, meaning the stylists at Virgo Salon are able to take their time during the application to customize the Ginacurl formulation to address any differences in porosity on the hair. When getting touch-ups, The Ginacurl stylist protects the already processed portions with a strong protection cream. No curl reformer is ever applied to the perm rods themselves, so there is no chance of compromising the ends. When the Ginacurl client’s new growth begins to appear, it will blend naturally into the processed hair.
Questions about the GinaCurl
How is the GinaCurl different from a Jherri Curl or Wave Nouveau?
What makes our GinaCurl different from the rest, is that we can take our time to apply our curl reformer (The Thio Chemical). It can take up to1 hour to process, so we have time to address every porosity level down the hair shaft. Sometimes using 2 to 3 chemical strengths. When our client comes back to the salon for a retouch, we can protect the previously treated hair with protection cream and apply the curl reformer to the regrowth only. Because the curl reformer takes so long to process, the previously treated hair will not have enough time to absorb the curl reformer during the rinsing. Another difference is there is no curl reformer applied to the perm rods. So, there is no chance of compromising the ends. There is no burning or skin irritation.
How much does the initial GinaCurl cost?
The price is determined by the length, texture, condition and previous chemical in the client’s hair. Our price starts at $550 With a starting length of three inches. We require a $300 deposit when you schedule your appointment. This will confirm your day and time. Your deposit is refunded if you cancel 7 days before of your appointment.
How much do GinaCurl retouches cost?
The retouch is often more difficult, more delicate and there is more time involved to perform the retouch. We honour the price of your GinaCurl retouch the same as your first GinaCurl even though your hair has grown, and more time and product is needed. The price will stay the same as long as you come back before your one-year anniversary and there has not been any chemical change to your hair. If you come after your one-year anniversary you will need to submit another online consultation to us. By your second retouch you continue to grow out your hair or you decide to cut and style your hair a lot shorter we will adjust the price of your retouch.
For retouches, do you process all of my hair again or just the new growth?
During your retouch the stylist will only address the new growth, unless she feels the ends need to be refreshed. The previously treated hair will be protected by using a protection cream on that hair so the solution will not be saturated into the previously treated hair.
How is the GinaCurl different from a Jherri Curl or Wave Nouveau?
What makes our GinaCurl different from the rest, is that we can take our time to apply our curl reformer (The Thio Chemical). It can take up to1 an hour to process, so we have time to address every porosity level down the hair shaft. Sometimes using 2 to 3 chemical strengths. When our client comes back to the salon for a retouch, we can protect the previously treated hair with protection cream and apply the curl reformer to the regrowth only. Because the curl reformer takes so long to process, the previously treated hair will not have enough time to absorb the curl reformer during the rinsing. Another difference is there is no curl reformer applied to the perm rods. So, there is no chance of compromising the ends. There is no burning or skin irritation.
How much does the initial GinaCurl cost?
The price is determined by the length, texture, condition, and previous chemicals in the client’s hair. Our price starts at $550 With a starting length of three inches. We require a $250 deposit when you schedule your appointment. This will confirm your day and time. Your deposit is refunded if you cancel 7 days before your appointment.
How much do GinaCurl retouches cost?
The retouch is often more difficult, and more delicate and there is more time involved to perform the retouch. We honour the price of your GinaCurl retouch the same as your first GinaCurl even though your hair has grown, and more time and product is needed. The price will stay the same as long as you come back before your one-year anniversary and there has not been any chemical change to your hair. If you come after your one-year anniversary you will need to submit another online consultation to us. By your second retouch, you continue to grow out your hair or you decide to cut and style your hair a lot shorter we will adjust the price of your retouch.
For retouches, do you process all of my hair again or just the new growth?
During your retouch, the stylist will only address the new growth, unless she feels the ends need to be refreshed. The previously treated hair will be protected by using a protection cream on that hair so the solution will not be saturated into the previously treated hair.
FAQs for the GinaCurl/Curl Reformation Service
How do I book an appointment at Hair’s Talent?
Your healthy hair journey starts with your online consultation. Once we receive your consultation, we will send you a quote which we will honor for three months. All photos and history must be up to date. After receiving your online consultation, we will get back to you within a week, send you a quote and answer any questions you may have. Then you can call the salon to schedule your appointment.
Are there any reasons I wouldn’t be able to get the GinaCurl?
You are not a candidate for the GinaCurl if you have high lift color, highlights, bleach, relaxer or a texturizer. Some smoothing treatments and amino acid treatments may be another reason for not being able to get a successful GinaCurl from roots to ends. We will determine that in your online consultation.
What are your recommendations for clients with thin or fine hair?
Our recommendation if you have fine or thin hair is to keep your hair short so it will look full. The longer you go with fine and thin hair the more the hair will look stringy and see through.
Can I get the GinaCurl if my hair is color treated?
Servicing the GinaCurl on color treated hair is trickier than most people think. This is because the ends are very porous and the roots area is much healthier, so customizing is required. We recommend that only the roots are colored with permanent color and if the ends need to be refreshed, use only a rinse. Remember peroxide color lifts and semi permanent color deposit. If you want to stay or go dark, there is no need to use peroxide color. To consistently receive fabulous GinaCurls, you must understand the effects of peroxide color with your GinaCurl. Hydrogen peroxide will break some of the internal disulfide bonds found in the cortex of the hair. In a typical hair color process, approximately 10 % of existing disulfide bonds are destroyed. If the hair is damaged because of an over processed color, the hair will be weak, easily broken and gummy or stretchy when wet. This means the client is definitely not a good candidate for GinaCurl. You will need a few protein treatments to mend the cortex layer.
Can I get the GinaCurl if I have Highlights with color?
We do not recommend highlights with the GinaCurl. There is no way to isolate the hair that is colored from virgin hair. If we do the GinaCurl over highlighted hair we will have to use a weaker formula to protect the colored hair, so the virgin hair will not take a successful curl.
Will the GinaCurl fade my color-treated hair?
Yes, artificial hair color may fade somewhat with this process. Virgin hair may also lift one shade for some clients.
How long do I need to wait before coloring the hair?
Wait fourteen days for all types of color, including demi, semi and rinse colors. You can risk the chance of the hair reverting if the hair is colored too soon. We also recommend using a lower volume peroxide to color your GinaCurl and using 1-2 shades lighter than before when choosing an all over color; because hair colors that are lower in peroxide percentage deposit do not lift lighter.
Can I get the GinaCurl if I’m pregnant?
Yes, getting a GinaCurl doesn’t appear to be a problem for the health or your baby’s well-being. There are no conclusive studies about the safety during pregnancy of the solution used for the GinaCurl. However, because of the pregnancy hormone changes in the first trimester, we don’t recommend getting the Gina Curl during your first trimester. We also don’t recommend getting the GinaCurl for the first three months of your child’s life, because hormones can cause some client’s hair to be very resistant to chemicals. We caution clients to wait until after nursing. Another thing that most pregnant women are not aware of is, normally the hair sheds quit a bit after birth and sometimes after nursing. It’s generally assumed that the air does not shed as much during the pregnancy, therefore getting a little thicker. Afterward, the hair returns to its normal thickness, basically shedding off all the hair that didn’t get shed in 9+ months.
Can I get the GinaCurl if I have Alopecia?
Yes, there is no problem servicing the GinaCurl on someone that has Alopecia.
Questions about the straight variation
What is Straight Variation?
Straight Variation uses a curl reforming product to straighten your hair while improving the hair’s feel, softness and shine and making it more manageable to style your hair with ease.
How can I style my hair after a Straight Variation?
You can blow-dry and flat iron your hair if you would like a polish and styled look. What would have taken you 1 hour to do will now take 20 minutes to do. We recommend using a flat iron at a low temperature. You can also wear your hair in protective styles.
Will the Straight Variation help with my comb out routine?
Straight variation will help to keep your hair healthy by allowing you to comb through your hair with ease. Less stress on your hair and less product needed will help retain health and length.
Will my hair shrink after styling with the Straight Variation?
No. Once you style your hair it will not shrink back up. It will last longer and feel so soft.
Can I get a GinaCurl after a Straight Variation?
It may be possible to get a GinaCurl after a Straight Variation as long as you don’t have heat damage.
Is the Straight Variation a Formaldehyde based perm?
No. The Straight Variation is a thioglycolate-based perm and it is permanent, unlike a Keratin treatment.
How is the Straight Variation different from a Brazilian Blowout?
The Straight Variation permanently texturizers the hair by physically changing the structure of the hair. Brazilian Blow Dry treatments temporarily coat the hair with keratin to smooth the hair, but the effects generally wash out after 3 to 6 months. So, you must visit a salon often to re-coat the hair with this method. Brazilian Blow Dry treatments may also contain hazardous chemicals that release highly carcinogenic gas. For more information on the danger of chemicals, please check OSHA Safety and Regulations.
When do I need to come back for a retouch of my Straight Variation?
We recommend getting a Straight Variation every 5 to 6 months.