2018 VA Natural Beauty Expo - Richmond, Virginia

We were honored to be asked to present at this year’s VA Natural Beauty Expo in Richmond on 10/23! We attended to present the DevaCurl product line, doing what we do best in helping naturalistas expand their curl confidence by using the right products for their unique needs! We also presented on the main stage to discuss DevaCuts, joined by our incredible Brand Reps - Rosalina Musico, Kendria Williams, and Alex Merritt.

Check out our space and the fun we had! We’re always looking to offer whatever support we can and stay open to recommendations on events you want to see us attend! Who knows what 2019 will have in store…

The Versus Salon Booth

This client helped us explain the magic of DevaCurl to not-yet-believers!

Da’Maire demonstrates how to use the Deva Diffuser

We always welcome Question+Answer during our presentations!

When you see a Curly Girl in need, sometimes you have to stop everything and offer an on-the-spot No Poo Transformation!

When Curlistas Connect…

Michelle and Rosalina on the Main Stage discussing #CurlyHairProblems

Team Versus <3

“Hey Curl-friend!!”

Giving Back to Our Community

Each year, the Versus Team participates in several efforts to raise money for charities and organizations that our close to our hearts, and often our clients’ hearts as well.

This year we are celebrating an entire WEEK of giving back and providing our clients options for how they would like to #PayItForward!

How Can You Contribute?

From Tuesday, 10/23 to Saturday, 10/27 we will have pre-colored extensions that you can purchase. These extensions easily clip in and out for simple application whenever you want to spice up your look! We are happy to cut them to match your current shape and style. Each extension will cost $15 and all proceeds will be donated.

The purchase of PINK extensions will benefit the American Cancer Society during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The purchase of PURPLE extensions will benefit Samaritan House, a local charity that provides resources for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual abuse.

Help us give back to the community that supports our ability to do what we love. Now more than ever, it is important to have women supporting women!

It's How You Use It

Using the right products is essential to achieving your hair goals. Sometimes it takes multiple trials to perfect your product cocktail. Our team is constantly trying new product lines and ways of using products to get the best possible results for each client’s unique needs. If we’ve learned anything in our ongoing search for the miracle product we all desire, it’s that it isn’t only which products you’re using - it’s how you use them! 

Gels : 

On saturated hair, use the proper hold for your curl pattern to scrunch curls in an upward motion. The head should be pointed down toward the floor, and each section should only be scrunched once to prevent frizz. Follow the first step with a second scrunch of each section using a DevaTowel to remove excess product without drawing out necessary moisture. This creates a cast over defined curls to hold their shape.

Foams : 

 Add foam to saturated, clean hair and focus concentrating product at the root for volume. Ensure the hair is completely wet to avoid a sticky mess. If using curling foam, it can be pulled from root to end to cover the hair shaft before applying flexirods or rollers.

Leave-In Conditioners : 

On saturated, clean hair, spray a leave-in conditioner all around the roots of your hair. Section hair as needed to ensure full coverage. Then, use a wide-tooth comb to pull the conditioner from root to end. 

Styling Creams :

On saturated hair, use 1-3 pumps of Styling Cream to gently rake through curls or waves from root to end. This helps to define each curl. Finger coil each defined strand for added definition. 

Treatments : 

Use a Low Poo or No Poo to thoroughly cleanse your scalp, then apply take-home treatment as directed on the product label. Use a plastic processing cap or shower cap to retain moisture and prevent the hair from drying while the treatment is absorbed. Follow the processing time as advised on the treatment being used, then rinse and condition as needed.

Diffuser :

Sit in a chair with your bottom on the front of the seat, and the chair back resting at the nape of your neck so that your hair falls naturally down the back of the chair. We know - it’s not the most comfortable but we’re aiming for results here! Start at the ends of your hair and move the diffuser upwards towards the root as if scrunching curls. Use a low-heat setting whenever possible. To add volume at the root, flip hair forward to diffuse, but be very gentle when flipping the hair back not to disturb the placement of your curls.

Do you have any other products you want to ensure you’re using correctly? Send us a message!

Curls Night Out 2018

This month we hosted our second annual Curls Night Out event with DevaCurl! Because we believe in curl confidence and having the right support to care for your natural texture, it was important to us to provide a space for Curlistas to connect and ask questions that will help them fall in love with their amazing curly hair! Seeing so many different types of curls in one place is truly a spectacular sight!

Our guests were treated to a number of raffles where they entered to win prizes like DevaCurl products and tools, as well as free services for their curls at Versus! Three of our guests were treated to No Poo Transformations on the spot so that the proper curl techniques could be demonstrated!

Our stylists offered a Q&A Panel so that guests could ask questions about their curly hair problems and receive solutions on the spot. Each guest received a gift bag to take home which included DevaCurl product samples, coupons for curly hair services, and tools to help them manage their curls at home! We had an amazing night celebrating curly hair and look forward to our next event!

We are planning many more curl events in the near future, and we’d love to hear your feedback about what would be most helpful in providing support to our existing and future clients! Please feel free to comment below and let us know what you’d like to see at our next Curls Night Out!

Salon Consultations

Did you know that we offer FREE consultations?

While all of our salon services begin with a consultation, many inquiring clients contact us with questions about their curls, healthy hair regimens, and quotes on color transformations. The challenge of our team is to offer the best possible advice for these clients without actually seeing their hair. Each client has a unique set of needs based on their individual hair and history. So who should come in for a consultation?

·     Clients Who Are Hesitant to Try a New Service: Your stylist can utilize a consultation to recommend the best plan of action to meet your needs, and walk you through each step of the process so that when you arrive for your services, you are well-prepared and comfortable with the process

·     Clients Receiving a Color Transformation or Color Correction: Based on your hair history and natural color, color transformations can sometimes require multiple steps to achieve your goals. A consultation allows your stylist to create a game plan and ensure enough time is allotted for your color service appointment

·     Clients Receiving Braids for the First Time: Our braider is careful to ensure any braiding services are completed with the health of your hair in mind, so it’s important that any necessary treatments are agreed upon beforehand to protect your natural tresses. This also allows for you to prepare by making the right purchases for any add-in hair that is needed, or for us to order what you need in advance. 

·     Clients Experiencing Hair Loss, Thinning, or Extreme Dry Scalp: some of these concerns can be health-related issues that require a medical diagnosis. While we are hair experts, it’s important that your stylist knows of any medical issues that may be contributing to the health of your hair. Only then can your stylist make the most educated decision about the best plan of action for your look

What to expect during your consultation…

Your stylist may ask you what your daily styling routine is, which products you use regularly, and what you are hoping to change about your current look. You should come with a list of products you use as well as the dates of any color or chemicals that have been put in your hair in the last five years. Your stylist will discuss the health of your hair, styling options for you, and recommendations for a salon regimen to achieve your goals. They’ll also ensure you are familiar with the pricing of the services you are interested in so you can be fully prepared for the day of your appointment! 

You can book a consultation online or by calling 757-200-8890