The convenience of minimizing our daily hair routine is one of the many advantages of a protective style. It gives us the ability to not only protect our natural strands for weeks (or months) at a time, but it also...
Design Essentials had the pleasure of recently collaborating with YouTube influencer, Nia The Light, to bring you 3 easy back-to-school hairstyles using products from our DE Natural Collections. Check out the looks, enjoy the curly vibes, and feel the confidence as...
There’s no question that protective hairstyles are the go-to savior during summer months. Styles such as braids, twists, wigs, and sew-ins allow our natural strands to be tucked away for weeks at a time – protected from extreme weather,...
You just received a gorgeous silk press and now your wondering, “How long can I keep my hair looking this silky and bouncy?” If your hair was properly cleansed, moisturized, and straightened during the styling process – a silk...
We’re guessing by now you’ve probably either heard about, or better yet, have gotten your hands on the NEW Design Essentials Scalp & Skin Care Collection – our 4-piece product line of all-natural ingredients formulated to provide targeted solutions for...
Tears…Screaming…Head Jerking…One of the many phases you may experience when dealing with a child who suffers from a tender-head. But what exactly causes a child to be tender-headed? Dermatologist have associated the term as ‘having a sensitive scalp that...
We couldn’t let Black History Month past without giving praise to the current movement of inspirational women exemplifying all aspects of ‘Black Girl Magic”. From paving the way for others in their career fields to standardizing hair and beauty...
As temperatures decline, many clients with natural and transitioning hair are searching for styling options that protect the hair and prolong wear. While some clients may opt to protectively style, others choose to take a “break” from their texture...
Do you have a scalp care routine? No, we don’t mean a random scalp massage on Tuesday here, and a Saturday scalp exfoliation once every blue moon. We’re talking an intentional regimen aimed at your scalp – with the...
Short hair styles are trending, and the scissor-happy love won’t be slowing down anytime soon. From celebrity chops, to pixies, tapers, and asymmetrical bobs, clients are booking transformation appointments in record numbers. Gillian Garcia aka @artistry4gg is one...