Under The Dryer

At Home #HairGoals with Adolph Raynor

We get it. Weeks ago when the call for social distancing was made to slow the spread of the coronavirus, your hair and its maintenance were furthest from your mind. But as #TanAhYuYard orders remain in effect, and the uncertainty of businesses returning to normality looms, you are now... Read More

Portmore's PIXIE QUEEN Part 2
We're back with Urban Chic principal Tanya Daniels who, for as long as she can remember, has had a passion for creating gorgeous hairstyles. Indeed, her ability to create romantic curls and razor-sharp edges has resulted in such a loyal client base that her move into her own salon at the...... Read More

Portmore's Pixie Queen Part 1
Many believe pixie cuts lack versatility, a myth your Under The Dryer (UDT) team plans to debunk with a slew of edgy styles from Urban Chic's pixie queen Tanya Daniels. ... Read More

Bliss & Release at Irie Baths and Spa
In the 14th century a curative, thermal spring was discovered in a Belgian town call Spa. Yes, you guessed it! That's where the word originated. Well, etymologists would argue that the word spa was derived from the Walloon (a Romance language spoken in the Wallonia region of Belgium),...... Read More

Coconut Oil For Beautiful Skin

Tuesday, March, 10 2020

Word is, the vegan trend is impacting more than just food, with a growing demand for all-natural face and body products, too. Trinidadian-based CGA, which has dominated the coconut-oil market with its Simply Natural Coconut Oil, has entered the beauty market with... Read More

Yardie Cosmetics

Tuesday, March, 3 2020

When Jamaican-born Santana Spence packed her bags for the United States she made extra space for the passion she had for her native language and culture. Years later, as Americans grew fascinated with her dialect, the beauty lover crafted an idea that merged both her passions. A long way... Read More

The Shana Cole Collection

Tuesday, February, 25 2020

Part of a beauty store's allure is its aesthetic. Its with this premise in mind that The Shana Cole Collection principal Sushana Cole designed her new beauty boutique. The shop is now the exclusive retailer for The Shana Cole Collection, a selection of make-up products for the eyes, brows, lips,... Read More

Bet on Blush for Valentine's

Saturday, February, 8 2020

The verdict is in: Valentine's Day 2020 is all about dreamy, romantic make-up! Glossy pinks lips, shimmery flushed cheeks, and a skin-like bronzy base are ways to capture the spirit of love day. And for those who just can't imagine ditching their signature red pout, we have collated the... Read More

Top 6 Red Lipsticks for Valentine's Day

Saturday, February, 8 2020

1 - MAC Ruby Woo: The classic matte shade is a cult favourite and said to be universally flattering. It was one of superstar Rihanna's faves before she created the perfect red for her own beauty line. Read More

Bangin' Brows and Lifted Lids

Saturday, February, 1 2020

Eyebrows have been in the spotlight more than ever recently, and for good reason. They frame the face when done properly, creating a polished look. But perfectly arched brows is an art that many have not mastered. If you struggle with filling in your brows each morning, shave a few... Read More

2020 Make-up Trends — Pantone's Classic Blue

Saturday, January, 4 2020

The Pantone colour of the year is Classic Blue, and it seems our local make-up artists — never ones to shy away from colour — were waiting on the perfect opportunity to use the bold shade in eye looks. The Under The Dryer (UTD) spotted the trend at Glamcon Beauty Expo and Conference... Read More

Glamcon's Festive Beauty Trends

Saturday, December, 21 2019

We're back at Glamcon Beauty Expo and Conference held on December 8 at the Worthington, Spanish Court Hotel where Jamaica's key beauty influencers and two popular overseas make-up artists gathered for a day of trends, tips and talk. Last week we presented festive beauty trends from Trinidadian... Read More

Glamcon's Festive Beauty Trends

Saturday, December, 14 2019

With Jamaica's most prominent beauty experts and two popular overseas make-up artists under one roof at the Glamcon Beauty Expo and Conference, held last Saturday at the Worthington, Spanish Court Hotel, your Under The Dryer (UTD) team took full... Read More