Ever since I decided to go back to my
natural hair, I think I’ve only been to the hairdressers once. Mind you, it wasn’t out of choice, but simply
because when I tried, most hairdressers would stare at my natural afro hair,
and you would see literal expressions of panic fly across their faces as they
tried to figure out how they would handle it. It was either that or they would
try to convince me to relax my hair.
Fed up with the whole process, I have
mainly managed and treated my hair myself for the last couple of years.
However, I recently attended an event with
Phytospecific at Errol Douglas, and was invited to try out a complimentary hair
treatment at the salon. When I quizzed them and was informed that yes they do
offer treatments for natural afro hair, I was intrigued.
Now Errol Douglas as a salon is not new to
me, I have heard many people rave their professional service and treatments for
a mixture of hair types, and some of my friends go there to get their hair both
relaxed and treated. But I just assumed it was restricted to relaxed hair. I
love it when I stand corrected!
I arrived for my appointment a couple of
weeks ago and hidden behind the hustle and bustle of Knightsbridge, is Errol Douglas.
A beautiful salon, located on Motcomb Street. With a chic and spacious space,
the décor is stylish and warm, inviting you to settle into one of their comfy chairs
and get your hair done.
Errol Douglas himself is a legend in the
industry and has won an MBE for his services to the hair industry.
On arrival I was offered a drink and a food
menu, which has a selection of actual meals and juices to choose from. Do note that there is a charge for these as
they work with a private chef.
I was then led downstairs to the dedicated
afro hair area. Enter in Eve, the miracle worker who is the Artistic Director
and Head of the Afro hair team at Errol Douglas.
Eve is extremely experienced and
knowledgeable about all things hair, having worked as a hair stylist for the
last 20 years, with 11 years specifically at Errol Douglas. Sporting a very
stylish natural fro hawk style herself, I knew I was in safe hands.
