Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Curly Hair Salon is celebrating natural texture, community and a new chapter in Connecticut. Founder LaVina Leslie joins CT Live ahead of the Black Wall Street Festival in New Haven to talk about helping clients embrace their curls and the education that goes into caring for every texture, from waves to tight curls.

After 15 years in New Haven, the Curly Hair Salon is also expanding with a second location in Hartford. Leslie shares what clients can expect at the new salon and why being part of the Black Wall Street Festival and supporting Connecticut businesses means so much to her.

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