Ethan Shaw

Ethan is the owner and artistic director of Curly Hair Austin. He trained with some of the original curl specialists in the industry and continues to spread his passion for curly hair in his third decade in his field. He has a wife and a daughter with beautiful curly hair and two great sons.

Charley Adams

Charley started working with curly hair as a child, working on his mother’s curly hair and learning in his aunt and uncles’ salon. He started doing hair professionally several years ago, and quickly was drawn to curly hair. He has type 4 (very curly) hair, and is our resident specialist in that texture and men’s cuts (but is great with all curly hair). Charley loves fashion and is great with both trendy and classic curly styles.

Sherry Toomey

Sherry has over 20 years experience as a hairdresser. A Chicago native, she moved to the Austin in the 2010’s. She now focuses her vast experience and knowledge exclusively on curly hair. Sherry prides herself on her client consultations, listening and guiding them to a beautiful, happy relationship with their hair.

Savannah Dupree

Savannah, an Austin native and our newest stylist, has had a passion for beauty from a young age. Formally trained in classical French hairdressing, she worked for several years in one of the most prestigious salons in the Austin area. She developed a deep love for working with curly and wavy hair, and we were thrilled to have her join our team in Fall 2024. She now dedicates herself to helping clients embrace and enhance their natural hair textures. Savannah has type 2 (wavy/slightly curly) hair, and has personal insights into that tricky hair type, but is skilled with all types of curly hair. With a keen eye for creating flattering, personalized styles, Savannah is committed to making every client feel confident and beautiful in their own hair.