It's often said that good skin is a reflection of internal wellness. If that isn't at its peak, not to worry! The answer to your skincare woes is distributed locally and comes in the form of four CBD-infused skincare products from the xCan21 line courtesy of... Read More
Unique Yanique's Pamper Oasis
Arecent midday jaunt over the causeway found Under the Dryer (UTD) inside the Polished by Unique Yanique pamper oasis. Just over a year ago, on December 1, 2017, nail technician Yanique McKoy opened Polished by Unique Yanique. The full-service salon...... Read More
Dreamweaver!
Tots & Teens Hairport Salon officially opened its doors on December 23, 2016, when Shaneka Burrell sought to manage her very own natural hair kiddie salon. As early as the first appointment to the last walk-in customer before 7:00 pm, Burrell and...... Read More
Hair & There: Travel Tresses
Under the Dryer has previously declared, and will say it again: black hair matters! Even on vacation. When Black women travel, hair is as important as ensuring that travel documents are in order. The visit to the hairdresser needs to last long after the parade on the...... Read More
As we close the chapter on 2018, Under the Dryer shortlists some of this year's best beauty looks. From KERRY manwomanhome and The MoDA series founder Kerry-Ann Clarke's side-swept waves at The Collection MoDA to Tosh Alexander's shape-shifting lob... Read More
Guess who'll be rushing to their nearest beauty bar this holiday? You! Guess which products you'll be trying to get your hands on? By the end of this review, your answers should be Fenty Beauty and Pat McGrath Labs. Read More
More, more, more! Glitter, shimmer and sparkle are this season's trendiest nail options. We suggest you hop on the trend sooner than later as this gold craze is time-sensitive. Get your tips At The Nail Bar. Plus, JINsoon creator Jin Soon Choi gives you one gilded reason to do your own... Read More
Under the Dryer was intrigued to learn that a celebrity make-up artist was on The Rock for the GabbyGlam Co-orchestrated Glamcon — a one-day beauty expo at the Worthington, Spanish Court Hotel on Sunday, November 25. Engeline 'Baby' Casseus, who's also a MAC Cosmetics... Read More
STOCKING stuffers, anyone? Purchase these hues or similar versions for gift items or if you want to keep your nail colour as exclusive as possible, pick your favourite shade, and take it along on your next visit to the salon. The colours of the season... Read More
'Tis the season to add some shimmer, sprinkle bits of gold, and retire the vibrant summery hues for cooler, trendier seasonal shades. Our inspiration boards overflow with nail design ideas for you to mimic and be trendy, and we've narrowed them down to the dozen. At The Nail Bar reveals its 12... Read More
Go glitter or don't go out at all this holiday season! Shimmer and neon hues are this season's new mood, after all. Rhinestones and embellishments should only add a little extra glam, but the trick is to keep all the digits in monochrome. Here are some inspirations for your next visit to... Read More
The Perfect Glam ExperienceNicole Blake, founder of BrushedByNicole, spun her brushes to create the full glam experience. Attorney-at-law and TV presenter Ashley-Ann Foster was the client, and Blake definitely impressed. See for... Read More
There are make-up artists, and there are MUAs (pronounced muahs). You know them: the ones who do it for the likes. Nicole Blake isn't one. Her clients book her for her professionalism and for an escape into a complete glam experience, and we've got the photos to prove. They're #flawless!... Read More