divachyk
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Hey @IDareT'sHair, I missed your message -- Thank you so much!!
Short version: it went really well. I grilled the (Ouidad trained) stylist on cutting technique, combing methods, tools and products used, etc and she held her own. I have my consult with another stylist (this one is Deva Chan trained) later in the month. I'll then decide which route to go. Unfortunately, there are no flagship salons in my area so I have to settle for a certified stylist. Fingers crossed!
Long Version:
Ouidad cut elongates the curls and give them definition. They create a weight line toward the middle of the head to keep the cut from appearing boxy. She's frugal with her shears and promised I won't lose a lot of hair. Stated the Ouidad cut is more about curl elongation and the cut will translate really well when I wear my hair straight.
Ouidad technique removes problem ends while the hair is dry at the start of the visit and then cuts the hair into its final shape when wet. The Deva cut is performed totally on dry hair if I'm not mistaken. Ouidad believes a more consistent cut can be achieved while cutting the hair while wet because the curls hang the same. Cutting while dry places the cut at risk for inconsistencies because curls don't always fall the same based on shrinkage.
I asked is Ouidad is better for looser curls and Deva is better for tighter curls. The stylist is not trained on Deva so of course her answer would support Ouidad but she stated that if anything, Ouidad should be for tighter curls and Deva for looser curls because of the explanation stated above re: cutting while wet vs. dry and how curls naturally fall.
A coworker friend went to this stylist and was very pleased. I don't know anyone that's been to the Deva stylist. I'm leaning toward Ouidad right now unless the Deva stylist knocks my socks off.
I've read good and bad about both techniques so it's 50 / 50 based on reviews.
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I'd take it. 
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