Assessment and New-Growth Care
Before any product is applied, your stylist evaluates the short hair’s existing relaxed texture and the amount of new growth at the roots. This step identifies areas that need smoothing and flags any sections where overlap could weaken previously relaxed hair, so the team can plan a targeted, conservative approach that prioritizes hair condition.
Application focuses only on the new growth near the scalp so previously relaxed lengths remain untouched. That selective approach is what keeps the original texture intact while smoothing the root area; clients weigh the trade-off between a precise touch-up and more extensive reshaping, and your stylist will explain how that choice affects the finished look.
Mold, Style, and Finish
After new growth is blended, the service moves into molding and styling to create a polished short-hair silhouette. Stylists shape the hair into a defined form and use heat and manual sculpting as needed to set the mold, keeping in mind Washington’s humid subtropical climate, which can influence how long a molded shape holds between visits.
Clients choose the degree of structure—from a tightly molded finish to a softer polished look—so there’s a trade-off between longevity and a more relaxed feel. Because many local clients commute or run errands after appointments, the stylist will balance durability with a comfortable, wearable finish suited to the neighborhood’s active, family-focused lifestyle.
What to Expect During Visit
Your appointment begins with a consultation to confirm previous relaxer history and styling goals, followed by a targeted touch-up that refreshes new growth and preserves length texture. The service concludes with a molded, styled finish. Pricing starts at Starting at $165; your stylist will explain options that affect final cost and recommended next steps.
Studio Chique offers flexible early-morning and evening booking to accommodate commuters using the Rhode Island Ave–Brentwood and Brookland-CUA Metro stations, parents, and shift workers. Staff provide aftercare guidance and help schedule follow-up visits or self-care packages for guests planning a visit to the U.S. National Arboretum or Union Market.
