-Signature Tight Curl Education -
teaching the art, science, and business of Black Girl Curls to licensed cosmetologists
- Create -
Business
Crafting curl centric businesses that are sustainable, protfitable, and scaleable for soloprenuers and salon owners alike.
- Curate -
Clientele
Clear and concise communication of mission values, and how we serve as curly professionals.
- Cultivate -
Curls
Discovering and maintaining the dopest curls in the imaginary curl alphabet with the highest caliber of service and products.
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Professional Stylist Education
Cut It Kinky charts new territory in our industry where we are finally able to center what we have coined “Black Girl Curls” as conceived by the owners of said curls.
Rich with the culture, history, and lived experience of our target market, we bypass the forced emphasis on acceptability politics in hair, as shown by the preference for looser and lighter curls in product marketing and education.
The texture education you’ve been asking for...IS FINALLY HERE!!
The Cut It Kinky Digital Mastermind grants you access to all of our professional digital education.
- The Tight Curl Theory - A comprehensive tight curl cutting + styling course that centers the culture of tight curl clients
- Elevate + Execute - The Cut It Kinky Business Framework
- A worldwide interactive private curl community ready to share your challenges and aha moments
- Live digital business retreats
- Monthly Mindset Mentorship
- Virtual salon shadowing
- Small group VIP days.
- Annual members will also have opportunities to join our alumni directory and our upcoming Cut It Kinky certification program.
- The Cut it Kinky Digital Mastermind is our only educational offering. If you are waiting for a live class or other opportunity to take a class with us, live educational opportunities are reserved only for current Mastermind members, students of the closed Tight Curl Theory self guided course, and CIK Alumni prior to 3/2/20.
Investment
Monthly
- Tight Curl Theory Cutting Course
- Elevate + Execute Business Framework
- All Cut It Kinky live digital events
- Worldwide curl artist community
- Does not include directory or certification opportunities
Annual
- Tight Curl Theory Cutting Course
- Elevate + Execute Business Framework
- All Cut It Kinky live digital events
- Worldwide curl artist community
- Portfolio Review leading to Alumni Directory listing and eligibility for upcoming CIK certification
- Annual Member pricing on in person 1:1 classes in Atlanta & Chicago.
- Payment Plan of 4 x $625 for 4 months
Salon Enterprise
- 2+ Company Logins
- Tight Curl Theory Cutting Course
- Elevate + Execute Business Framework
- All Cut It Kinky live digital events
- Worldwide curl artist community
- Portfolio Review leading to Alumni Directory listing and eligibility for upcoming CIK certification
- Annual Member pricing on in person 1:1 classes in Atlanta & Chicago.
- Salon Exclusive Private Group when 4+ team members enroll
About Your Tight Curl Mentors
Hey CurlPros!
Welcome to our corner of the internet. We are Aeleise & Aishia, ultimate curl nerds and cofounders of Black Girl Curls. Over the last four years of working with tightly curly haired women around the world, we have come to the conclusion that there is desperate need for more tight curl specialists.
We started Cut It Kinky because we listened. We listened to our online client’s request to work with stylists in their local areas who could cut their hair without the need to blow it out. We are not only dedicated to teaching stylists how to see 3-Dimensional hair, but we are also committed to teaching the science, the business and the lived experiences of those who posses tight curls.
Our goal is to share everything we know about Black Girls and their Curls with those who are interested and dedicated to serving them. Giving Black women and girls access to local and in some cases regional tight curl specialists who are knowledgeable and equipped to work with their curls
What Are Our Mastermind Members Saying?
In an industry where black girl curls are often misrepresented and the textured hair stylist lack the education needed to serve her clients adequately; Tight Curl Theory steps in and equips the licensed professional with the necessary tools and confidence to not only service tight curls but how to properly run all business channels in a clear and efficient way. I’m only five years in and my business operates as if I’ve been in the game longer . The education is absolutely amazing and the mentorship / network is the icing on the cake. I feel like I’m constantly drinking from a fire hydrant.
Operating in excellence is a breeze when you’ve been properly equipped. It’s been a game changer for sure for me.
Nicole King
Owner, Tress Bien Salon
After having taking the last Tight Curl Mastery workshop of 2020, the virtual edition has been an invaluable investment.
The live workshop can be sensory overload, because there is so much to see, learn and reinforce. I didn’t take ANY pictures or video while in the workshop, because I wanted to be in the moment and absorb all my brain would allow without any distractions.
The virtual edition allows me the ability to dissect and perfect any areas I needed to reinforce. More importantly, I have 24/7 portable access to the curriculum.
The impactful takeaway from Tight Curl Theory is learning and executing the client’s “future” or aspirational hair cut with the full understanding of how the curl canvas presents on the day of the appointment and factoring in client’s lifestyle. Moreover, I’ve never experienced a Curl workshop that infuses the cultural nuances specifically related to how Black women see themselves and their curls. All this and more is available in Tight Curl Theory ( virtual edition).
Nikki Buckner
Genetically Curated Salon
Having been in this industry for 30 years, I’ve taken many different advanced trainings and I always wondered why there was no instruction on how to style, cut and maintain natural tight curly hair. Other mainstream companies claimed that they offered training for tight curls but what was shown was a lack there of even understanding tight curly hair. My cousin, who’s Aeleise’s client recommended that I look into CIK. It took me awhile to research but when I finally did I knew that this was training I needed and would be well worth the investment. Not only do you walk away with learning how to cut and style naturally tight curls, you also get the knowledge on how to properly market and run your business. Being apart of the CIK community has been one of the best things I ever did for my business hands down!
Martha Howard
Marvelous U Styles
As a cosmetology student, joining the Tight Curl Theory while in school has been very enlightening & helpful. I’m applying what I have learned in this course along with what I’m learning in school. It has made it that much easier. In school, we don’t focus on the business of cosmetology but CIK has given me tools to set me on the right path. I can honestly say, by the time I graduate I will have my systems, website, alternative revenue, etc in place. This Mastermind Course is well worth it
Kimberly Tarver
I was excited to travel to Chicago from Australia last year to attend training & do not regret it at all. The cost for me has been reaped back not only in earnings but learning about the cultural aspects of tight curls.
I am so grateful to the girls from Cut It Kinky for the course. It is available online 24/7 for us to be able to access when we need information, videos, help etc. Wow, it is just a mind blowing course & I am really happy to be able to take part.