This week our Under the Dryer team visits Beau Cheveux (which means beautiful hair), located off Constant Spring Road, with hairstylist Lisa Ennis and manager-cum-‘go-to’ hairstylist and make-up consultant Sophia Young. Having been in the business for over a decade, their focus remains ensuring customers leave the salon with gorgeous, healthy tresses.

Shenara Mullings – Student

Hairstylist: Lisa Ennis

Products

Design Essentials Regular Conditioning Relaxer, Design Essentials Neutralising Conditioning Shampoo, Design Essentials HCO Leave-In Conditioner, African Pride Miracle Sheen Oil Sheen

Steps

Step 1: Hair is first separated and relaxed using Design Essentials Regular Conditioning Relaxer.

Step 2: Lisa then shampoos Mullings’ hair with Design Essentials Neutralising Conditioning Shampoo, followed by Design Essentials 6-N-1 Reconstructive Conditioner.

Step 3: She is then placed under the dryer for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Hairstylist Lisa Ennis then cuts hair to shape.

Step 5: Design Essentials HCO Leave-In Conditioner is sprayed on to replenish the hair with nutrients.

Step 6: A roller brush is used to blow-dry hair for bounce and movement.

Step 7: Ennis then flat-irons and trims hair ahead of styling.

Step 8: African Pride Miracle Sheen Oil Sheen spray is misted on to complete the look.

Tips

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1. Do not exceed 25 minutes with relaxer application.

2. Keep the relaxer 1/2-inch away from the scalp.

Audrey Moore

Homemaker

Hairstylist: Sophia Young

Products

Design Essentials Cleanse, Design Essentials Therapeutic Cleanse, Design Essentials Anti-Itch Shampoo, Design Essentials Moisture Retention Shampoo, Design Essentials Express Conditioner, Design Essentials Moisture Retention Shampoo, Design Essentials Express Conditioner, Design Essentials Detail High Gloss Setting Lotion, Design Essentials Hair Polisher Heat Protective Straightening Serum.

Steps

Step 1: Hair is first shampooed with Design Essentials Cleanse to remove any build-up, then followed by Design Essentials Therapeutics Anti-Itch and Moisture Retention shampoos to add moisture to the hair and soothe the scalp.

Step 2: Design Essentials Express Conditioner is then combed through hair to soften before rinsing.

Step 3:Design Essentials Detail High Gloss Setting Lotion is then applied.

Step 4: Young then places Audrey under the dryer for 15 minutes.

Step 5: To remove excess water, her hair is blow-dried, and Design Essentials Hair Polisher Heat Protective Straightening Serum is applied to protect against heat damage.

Step 6: Hair is then cornrowed to allow for the weaving in of hair extensions.

Step7: ‘Tracks’ — individual hair strips — are then added for volume.

Step 8: Young then cuts Moore’s hair to the desired length.

Step 9: Hair polish is added for extra shine.

Step 10: To complete the look, a curling iron is used to style the hair.

The Elasticity Test by Sophia Young

The hair elasticity test measures how much the hair will stretch and return to its normal state. According to Sophia Young, manager of Beau Cheveux, the elasticity test tells the hair professional which relaxer to use and how to care for the client’s hair. Hair elasticity is rated low, normal and high. Hair elasticity with a rating of normal and high is easily styled with relaxers, wet-roller sets, etc. However, when the hair elasticity rating is low, curling the hair may prove difficult.

Marcia Bagaloo

Cosmetologist

Hairstylist: Lisa Ennis

Products

Creme of Nature Relaxer, Creme of Nature Neutralising Shampoo, Roux Treatment & Shine – Dual Action Volumising Leave-In Treatment, Smooth’N Shine Polishing Silk Style

Steps

Step 1: Section hair to apply Creme of Nature Relaxer.

Step 2: Apply relaxer to new growth only.

Step 3: Shampoo hair with Creme of Nature Neutralising Shampoo.

Step 4: Marcia is placed under the dryer.

Step 5: Rinse hair with ruby red hair colour application.

Sep 6: Marcia goes under the dryer again.

Step 7: Hairstylist Lisa Ennis trims hair.

Step 8: Apply Roux Treatment & Shine – Dual Action Volumising Leave-In Treatment to fine, limp hair.

Step 9: Spray on Smooth’N Shine Polishing Silk Style.

Step 10: Marcia’s hair is wrapped before she goes under the dryer yet again.

Step 11: Blow-dry hair.

Step 12: Use curling iron to style.

Shadae Young

Student & Promotions Officer

Hairstylist: Sophia Young

Products

Design Essentials Cleansing Shampoo, Design Essentials Moisturising Shampoo, Design Essentials Diamonds Oil Sheen Spray, BB Pump It Up Gold Styling Spritz Super Hold

Steps

Step 1: Shampoo hair with Design Essentials Cleansing Shampoo.

Step 2: Follow with Design Essentials Moisturising Shampoo.

Step3 : Shadae is put under the dryer.

Step 4: Blow-dry hair to remove excess water.

Step 5: Create a bun.

Step 6: Add hair extensions for pin curls.

Step 7: Spray Design Essentials Diamonds Oil Sheen Spray to hair for added sheen.

Step 8: Using BB Pump It Up Gold Styling Spritz Super Hold and hairpins, style pin curls around hair bun.

Contact – Beau Cheveux

35-41 Constant Spring Road

Shop #28 Savannah Plaza

Kingston 10

Telephone: 1 (876) 754-0116 or 1 (876) 355-8654 or 1 (876) 823-7757

Email: sophiayoung@gmail.com