The experts at Extreme Beauty and Barber Salon predict that the jumbo braids rocked by Janet Jackson and Patra in the ’90s will make a huge comeback this festive season. In fact, Andrea Cephas, the salon’s director, insists that many of her clients have already made appointments to get this retro look. Under the Dryer shows you two ways the jumbo braid can be worn this festive season.

(Photos: Karl McLarty)

Look 1

Name: Jewett Gaynor

Profession: Cosmetologist

Hair is parted in large segments. Bijoux Soft Jumbo Braids – Kanekalon Fibre is used to cornrow the hair.

2

Two strands are silk wrapped then twisted to form an ‘X’ using Auburn blond # 27 – Kanekalon Fibre.

3

Red Kanekalon Fibre is used to create large herringbone plaits. Let’s Jam! Shining and Conditioning Regular Hold Gel is applied to the hairline. Hair is lightly misted with Luster’s Pink Glosser before applying Nairobi Recovery Volumizing Foaming Mousse for a polished finish.

Look 2

Name: Chanice Cephas

Age: 18

Profession: Student

Bijoux Soft Jumbo Braids – Kanekalon Fibre was used to create large plaits in the hair.

2

A mixture of Black Burgundy Mix (99J) and Auburn blond # 27 – Kanekalon Fibre is used to create silk wraps.

3

Untamed hair is trimmed from each braid. Then the hair is pinned in place to form a bun.

4

Warm water is used to rinse the hair before applying Let’s Jam! Shining and Conditioning Regular Hold Gel to the hairline. The look is finished by lightly misting with Luster’s Pink Glosser before and Nairobi Recovery Volumizing Foaming Mousse for a polished finish.

Location:

Hair Extreme Beauty & Barber Concepts

Shop #2

30 Dominica Drive

New Kingston Shopping Centre

Kingston 5

Telephone:

1-876-906-1193

1-876-960-8663

Trichologist and salon director Andreen Rose-Cephas (left) paused for a photograph with staff members Monique Bowers and Melissa Roberts (right) who were responsible for the two braided looks.

Make-up by: Patricia Adolphus

Tel: 1-876-433-2985