Curly Hair Stylist & Specialist
Embrace Your
Natural Hair
Discover your hair’s absolute full potential. Learn the exact cutting techniques, dimensional colours, and styling routines that flatter your texture so you can ditch the damage and step out with total confidence.
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Proudly serving Nanaimo from inside KG Hair Salon. Come discover your best look in a welcoming, professional space.
You want to genuinely love your natural hair, whether it is a crown of wild, bouncy curls or delicate, fine strands.
The problem is, unpredictable curl patterns and limp, fragile hair can leave you feeling deeply frustrated and defeated every time you stand in front of the mirror.
It feels like an endless battle against frizz, flatness, or awkward shapes that just will not sit right. Krysta Knott knows exactly how that feels. She once suffered from fragile, limp hair herself, spending years trying to force it into styles that just did not work. She firmly believes that you should not have to fight your hair every morning.
You should not have to rely on damaging heat tools or heavy, sticky products just to feel presentable.
Nanaimo’s Curly Hair Stylist
See Krysta’s Beautiful Hair Transformations
See for yourself! Check out Krysta’s Instagram for a collection of her hair transformations.
Customized Hair For You
What Hair Services Does Krysta Specialize in?
Having a fully custom, personalized hairstyle will make you feel effortlessly put together and like yourself. It is specifically ideal for:
- Curly & Wavy Textures
Anyone with unpredictable curl patterns looking for bouncy, voluptuous curls they didn't even realize they had. - Fine & Low-Density Hair Sufferers
Those looking to maximize volume, protect fragile strands, and create the illusion of thickness. - Low-Maintenance Seekers
Anyone looking for natural, lived-in looks that offer incredibly easy maintenance and seamless grow-out periods. - Color Enthusiasts
Those wanting dimensional colour, highlights, balayage, or seamless grey blending without compromising hair health.
The Path to Perfect Hair
Deep-Dive Assessment
Before scissors ever touch your hair, Krysta will discuss your daily routine, your biggest hair struggles, the products you currently use, and your ultimate hair goals.
Custom Cut & Colour
Enjoy an expert dimensional colouring service, seamless grey blending, or a cut tailored specifically to your unique texture, density, and length. Krysta utilizes advanced dry-cutting and wet-cutting techniques depending on what your specific curl pattern requires.
Styling Education
Krysta does not just style your hair and send you on your way. You will learn exactly how to wash, manage, and style your hair at home—often utilizing the high-quality Oribe Eternal Curls product line—so you can recreate the salon look every single day.
Nanaimo's Premier Curly Hair Specialist
Artistry Beyond the Cut
Great hair isn't created by inspiration alone. It's the result of chemistry, geometry, colour theory, and technical precision—combined with an artistic eye.
Curly Hair Specialist
Krysta utilizes a customized blend of advanced dry-cutting and wet-cutting techniques to ensure your hair sits perfectly. She once suffered from fragile, limp hair herself, spending years trying to force it into styles that did not work. Now, she teaches her clients how to unlock their hair's absolute full potential.
Dedication to the Craft
To provide the highest level of service, Krysta has spent her entire career staying on the cutting edge of colour and cutting techniques. She is trained with industry giants including Wella, Pravana, and Davines, and excels in her mastery of Goldwell Colour. She has also completed Toni&Guy's prestigious Bob Master class, proving her precision and technical skill across all hair lengths and textures.
Dimensional Colour Harmony
A great cut is only half the magic. Flat, monochromatic colour can make curls look heavy and fine hair look even thinner. Krysta excels at blending colour services that create natural, lived-in looks:
- Highlights & Lowlights: Strategically placed to enhance curl movement or create the illusion of depth in fine hair.
- Demi-Permanent Glazes: Adding immense, reflective shine and dimension without damaging fragile hair.
- Toning & Grey Blending: Delivering fresh, modern, and low-maintenance styles.
Custom Haircuts for You
Why a blended Cutting Technique?
You have likely experienced cookie-cutter haircuts designed for straight, predictable hair. While standard wet-cutting works for some, it often lacks the nuance required to bring out the best in complex or delicate textures.
Krysta's blended cutting approach is the gold standard because it prioritizes your natural movement. It is especially vital for individuals whose hair requires extra care—whether you have heavy curls that need shaping or limp, fragile hair that needs volume. By utilizing dry-cutting and wet-cutting to see exactly how your hair falls and Toni&Guy precision training for flawless execution, Krysta crafts a cut that is entirely bespoke to you.
Furthermore, a cut tailored to your natural growth patterns grows out seamlessly and requires less daily maintenance. You will no longer have to force your hair into submission; instead, you will leave with the knowledge to maintain your hair's ultimate health and style long-term.
Custom Haircuts for You
Why a blended Cutting Technique?
You have likely experienced cookie-cutter haircuts designed for straight, predictable hair. While standard wet-cutting works for some, it often lacks the nuance required to bring out the best in complex or delicate textures.
Krysta's blended cutting approach is the gold standard because it prioritizes your natural movement. It is especially vital for individuals whose hair requires extra care—whether you have heavy curls that need shaping or limp, fragile hair that needs volume. By utilizing dry-cutting to see exactly how your hair falls and Toni&Guy precision training for flawless execution, Krysta crafts a cut that is entirely bespoke to you.
Furthermore, a cut tailored to your natural growth patterns grows out seamlessly and requires less daily maintenance. You will no longer have to force your hair into submission; instead, you will leave with the knowledge to maintain your hair's ultimate health and style long-term.
Happy, Glowing Clientele
Real Results, Real Confidence
The best proof of a great cut is a client who leaves the chair feeling effortlessly themselves.
Comprehensive Salon Sessions
Your Personal Hair Journey
Ready to completely eliminate the styling guesswork? Whether you are looking for a dimensional colour transformation or the tangible tools to make wash-day entirely effortless, choose the option below that fits your goals. Every session is designed to give you lifelong hair confidence.
Haircut & Styling Services
$45-$80
- Women's Haircut ($80) – Includes a relaxing wash, massage, blowdry & style.
- Men's Haircut ($45) – Includes a relaxing wash, massage, blowdry & style.
- Deep Conditioning ($30) – A restorative treatment to hydrate and protect your hair.
- Bang / Neck / Perimeter Cleanup ($5) – Complimentary between scheduled appointments.
Colour Services & Education
$90+
- Curly Hair Education ($20) – Full diffuse blowdry and styling lesson (Available as an add-on to any haircut service).
- Base Colours – Root Color ($90+) and All Over Color ($150+).
- Dimension & Lightening – All Over Lightening ($180+), Lowlights ($160+), Partial Highlight ($200+), and Full Highlight ($250+).
- Specialty Colour & Gloss – Balayage and Toner / Gloss ($65+).
All Hair Colour Prices are basic pricing. I cannot give price quotes through messaging, or over the phone. Prices go up depending on hair length, density, and exactly what service is needed to achieve your desired outcome. Please book a consultation to receive a direct price quote.
Curious about how this all works?
Honestly there isn't any. How your hair is cut is determined by the hair and the results wanted. But if you're looking for Curl Education you can book my Curly hair styling lesson add-on to your hair service.
Absolutely. Fine and low-density hair is one of Krysta's biggest passions because of her own personal experiences. She utilizes specific blunt-cutting techniques to create the illusion of thickness and recommends lightweight products that add volume without weighing your fragile strands down.
Curl health is always the number one priority. Krysta uses gentle, high-quality products like Goldwell and Oribe, and focuses on techniques like foil-ayage and demi-permanent glazes that add dimension without compromising the moisture and integrity that curly hair desperately needs.
This depends entirely on your hair length and goals, but generally, curly hair requires fewer cuts than straight hair. A well-executed cut grows out beautifully, meaning many clients only need a reshape every 3 to 4 months.
Let's Analyze Your Colours
Book your 1-on-1 personalized analysis in Nanaimo today, and step into a lifetime of effortless, vibrant style choices with Krysta Knott.
