Having enjoyed using Davines, an Italian range of hair
products that prides itself on “creating beauty sustainably”, I thought I would
try out Ena, the eco-friendly salon that is its flagship distributor in Covent
Garden.
As soon as you walk through the door of this townhouse you
feel as if you have entered a friend’s living room. Furnished in keeping with
the heritage of the building, so warm and welcoming, it is the perfect escape
from the frenetic streets of London.
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| The backwash and he vivid wall-paper designed ceiling, |
I met Sam, my stylist who offered me a choice of drinks
before beginning the consultation. He told me that he was going to “wrap dry”
my hair. This is the method that they always use after cutting a client’s hair.
I am a great fan of this technique as it is quick and easy and manages to
build enough volume into the hair while leaving it reasonably sleek without
looking too done.
Sam said that they also teach the technique to clients, who really like it once they have
mastered it. “Basically, what you are doing is stretching the hair
by wrapping it around the head,” Sam explained. “Keep the nozzle of your
hairdryer pointing downwards to stop hair going frizzy and seal the cuticle.”
He began at the back, tilting my head and brushing the hair
to one side, then the other. "Wrap the hair over to the right and then
push it back to the left, alternating every couple of seconds," instructed
Sam. The brush that he used an Allilon (the name of the educational arm of the
salon) has just the right amount of plastic bristles to create tension
and smooth the hair. I have since got one (£20) and use it regularly.
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| The finished result |
If your hair is fluffy or coarse, you may find when you do
it at home you need to go over the hair with a round brush to smooth it out.
My hair was washed with Davines Momo Moisturizing Shampoo
and conditioned with Momo Moisturizing Revitalizing Crème which smelt divine.
After the superb scalp massage, while staring at the vivid wall-paper designed
ceiling, I felt completely relaxed.
Sam set to work and in no time at all my hair was sleek and
shiny. It looked great. Unfortunately, the day I visited, it was damp and
rainy. Next morning my locks had reverted to their normal wavy look. It looked
very pretty. I’m not complaining, I got two looks for one.
By Daralyn Danns
For more information about the salon visit www.enasalon.com
