Dianne Nola - Curly Hair Specialist® — Local services in San Francisco

I have only great things to say about Dianne and about my experience at Nola Studios!

I actually ended up waiting quite a few months for Dianne and almost ended up going to somebody else during the wait. I can say now, confidently, that Dianne is SO WORTH THE WAIT! And I'm really glad I didn't go anywhere else.

I have to admit that I was a little intimidated at first by all the rules on Dianne's website. But there was no reason to be intimidated at all! Dianne is super welcoming and warm and nice! She also really genuinely cares about your hair and is very professional and focused. We had many interesting discussions and I actually felt like we developed a really good rapport. What I particularly appreciated about Dianne is her passion for curly hair and her knowledge of every aspect of it - she really cares about your hair and wants to know all about it so she can give you the best experience and results possible. She also pays attention to even the littlest details - I briefly mentioned at the beginning that my hair falling in my face often bothered me during work and she gave me a cut that made this problem practically vanish.  I also liked how down to Earth and genuine Dianne was as well.

Dianne gave me a haircut that both looked and felt spectacular! My hair is fairly thick and coarse and I didn't realize how heavy it was until Dianne gave me haircut that made me feel weightless and gave my hair movement and bounce that it had lacked. I also loved the way she layered my hair - it has been much easier to style ever since and it has also brought out the best in my curls. Her layers also accentuated the nicest curls in my hair, and gave my hair a more pleasing shape.

Beyond the technicalities of the haircut, I also loved the 'look' that the haircut gave me [bonus: so did my boyfriend]. Dianne was somehow able to give me a cut that captured my personality, my identity, and my style perfectly, even though this was the very first time we'd met. I've gotten many compliments on my hair from strangers and family alike since getting my haircut by Dianne.

It's been five weeks since my hair appointment and my curls are still thriving and living their best curly lives. I still love my haircut and I love the way my hair is growing out from the haircut. I literally couldn't be happier with Dianne and with the haircut she gave me. I literally have only good things to say about Nola Studios and Dianne!

I was worried that since I had done a lot of research into curly hair that Dianne wouldn't have anything new to tell me. This ended up being a silly fear as Dianne is super crazy knowledgeable and had plenty of interesting education to share with me. I walked away with several tips including more knowledge of my hair texture and how to maintain hair for multiple days. Dianne even emailed me after my appointment to follow up with me on some of the [many] questions I had asked her during our session - she really wanted to make sure that I had all my questions answered, which I really appreciated.

In summary/TL;DR: Dianne is a curly hair expert and simply awesome in every respect. My haircut is amazing and even though it is five weeks later, I've been super happy with the results every single day since it was first cut. I cannot recommend Dianne/Nola Studios enough.

For Reference: I am an Asian-American curly with low porosity, medium density, and coarse...

If you’re not sure or on the fence about investing in yourself I say DO IT! Dianne is funny, knowledgeable and patient being a curly girl who in the past year has decided to divorce my heat tools and go natural I’ve been working hard to end my bad habits and I knew going to a curly specialist was the last step in perfecting my lifestyle change to go natural. I have NEVER in my life left the salon proud to show off my curls I usually run home, wash and style and in a week I’d know if I liked my cut that was not the case. I didn’t have to do a thing to my hair I was date night ready! Dianne pays attention to your texture, anticipating what your curl pattern will do once it’s cut making sure you leave her salon looking amazing. I came in open minded and she did not disappoint. I read a few reviews that she could come off rude due to her not talking so much/ lulls in Conversation I didn’t get that at. All. Yes there were some silent moments but she was vocal about explaining her thought process and why she was a little quiet at times. Dianne takes pride in her work and takes the time to learn your hair. There is something to be said about someone with her patience and passion for curls in an industry that is...

I'm providing this review at the request of the owner, Dianne Nola, having been a customer since approximately 2019. My experience with Dianne has been quite positive overall. Her direct and to-the-point communication style, while effective for me, may seem a bit abrupt to some and definitely took some getting used to.

From my very first appointment, Dianne excelled in educating me on proper hair care and recommended products that have proven to be excellent. I still use these products to this day. Over the years, as I navigated various health issues and decided to transition from shoulder-length hair to a pixie cut, Dianne’s expertise was invaluable. She consistently ensured my hair looked great and always listened to my requests for a low-maintenance style. Her suggestions and techniques for managing my hair as it evolved have been incredibly helpful. The salon is rather difficult to access due to a tall flight of stairs but once inside it is very clean and nicely decorated with beautiful lighting. Overall, Dianne has played a significant role in keeping my hair looking its best through...