Two strand twists
Medium twists from the root to the ends, worn loose, pinned up or untwisted into a twist out.
Wear 3 to 5 weeksfrom $120
Curls and coils, given the time they need
Coil and Crown is a studio for natural hair: tight coils, loose curls, waves, and hair growing out of a relaxer. We cleanse, deep condition and detangle without hurry, cut curls dry so you see the shape as it falls, and write down a routine that fits your week.
2 hoursfor a full wash day
Dry cutshaped curl by curl
Strand testbefore every silk press
What happens on wash day
A wash day here follows the same five stages every time, and you can stop us at any point to ask what we are using and why.
Look and feel
We check how your hair takes up water, how dense it is and where it is fragile, and ask about your routine.
Cleanse the scalp
A gentle shampoo or a cleansing conditioner, worked into the scalp with fingertips, never nails.
Condition under steam
A deep conditioner chosen for what your hair needs, under a steamer or a warm cap for fifteen to twenty minutes.
Detangle in sections
Fingers first, then a wide tooth comb, from the ends up to the roots while the hair is still slippery.
Style and set
A twist out, a wash and go, a blow out or protective twists, set under a hood dryer or left to air dry.
A silk press that respects your curl
Heat straightens hair by loosening the bonds that hold its shape, so a press is never treated lightly here. We start with a strand test on a hidden section, use a heat protectant, and work at the lowest temperature that gives a smooth finish on your hair.
Healthy curls usually return once the press is washed out. Hair that is bleached, freshly coloured or pressed often may not, and if that describes your hair, we say so before the flat iron is switched on. Presses are spaced at least four weeks apart.
- A strand test on a hidden section first
- One pass of the iron per section where possible
- An honest no when your ends need a rest
Protective styles in your own hair
These styles tuck the ends away and cut down daily handling, which helps fragile hair keep its length. Each one is done in your own hair, with no added extensions.
Mini twists
Small, lightweight twists for longer wear, sealed at the ends and kept soft along the hairline.
Wear 5 to 7 weeksfrom $160
Flat twists
Twists laid flat against the scalp in rows, worn as they are or opened out into a defined set.
Wear 1 to 2 weeksfrom $65
Bantu knots
Sections coiled into small knots, worn for a few days or opened into a soft knot out.
Wear 3 to 5 daysfrom $60
Twisted updo
Twists gathered into a crown or a bun for a wedding, a graduation or an interview.
For the dayfrom $75
Children's twists
Chunky twists for children aged 4 to 11, done in shorter sessions with breaks.
Wear 1 to 3 weeksfrom $45
We keep tension low at the hairline. If a twist pulls or aches, say so in the chair and we will redo it.
Advice you take home
Before you leave, your stylist writes your routine on a card, and the card usually covers some of these.
- Satin bonnet or pillowcase at night
- Oil on dry ends before cleansing
- Leave in conditioner on soaking wet hair
- Layering water, oil and cream
- Finger detangling between wash days
- Pineapple or loose twists for sleep
- Trims every ten to twelve weeks
- A rest week with low handling
Products are described by type and ingredient, never by brand, so you can buy whatever suits your budget and your hair.
Recent wash days and sets
Curls, coils and waves from the last few months, photographed with each client's agreement.
Clients on their wash days (example reviews)
Nobody had ever detangled coils this thick without ripping through them. Two hours went by with a steamer, a wide tooth comb and real explanations at every stage.
A year of growing out a relaxer, and straight away a clear plan for which ends would go and when. The big chop came in stages, at a pace that felt right.
A silk press that lasted ten days, and curls that came back after the first wash. The strand test on a hidden section was a reassuring start.
Questions about curls, coils and care
Should hair be detangled before the appointment?
No, detangling is part of wash day. Come with your hair as it is, out of any style if you can. If it has been in twists or braids for more than eight weeks, book extra time so we can work through the shed hair slowly.
Can you help with hair growing out a relaxer?
Yes. Hair with two textures breaks easily where they meet, so we treat that line gently, trim the straight ends a little at each visit, and talk about a big chop only when you feel ready for one.
Which products will you use?
We choose by how your hair takes up water and how fine or coarse each strand is, not by curl pattern alone. You are welcome to bring what you use at home, and we will tell you honestly how it is working.
Can you help with an itchy or flaking scalp?
We can cleanse and steam the scalp gently. Itching that will not settle, soreness, heavy flaking or patches of hair loss need a doctor or dermatologist, so please see one before booking a scalp treatment.
Do you style children's hair?
Yes, for children aged 4 to 11, in shorter sessions with breaks and a parent or carer in the studio. Children's styles are kept loose at the edges and light at the roots.
What is the deposit and cancellation rule?
Appointments of three hours or more are held with a $30 deposit, taken off your bill. Give us 48 hours to move or cancel and the deposit carries over to your new date.
Ask for a wash day or a style
Tell us what you would like and describe your hair as it is today. Within one working day you get a time, or the closest one still open, along with an estimate of the hours if your hair is very thick or long.
- New clients start with a short talk in the chair
- Deposits are arranged directly with the studio
- Children are styled with a parent or carer present
Up one flight from the bookshop
Press the buzzer next to the bookshop entrance and take the stairs to the first floor. The studio has a hood dryer corner, a steamer and a quiet room for long sessions.
Reach us
First floor studio above a bookshop on the high street, a ten minute walk from the main station
Studio hours
| Wednesday and Thursday | 10:00 to 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Sunday | Wash days by request |
| Monday and Tuesday | Closed |
Routine evenings
On the first Sunday of each month we hold a small group evening on wash day routines at home. Places are kept to six, so ask about the next date by message.