Jamaica Gleaner

Lady Shelly

HAIR-CARE LINE

- Nashauna Lalah LIFESTYLE EDITOR

OLYMPIAN SHELLY-ANN Fraser-Pryce has proven herself as a phenomenon on the track, but has also become a very astute businesswo­man.

She has added another feather in her business cap, with the launch of her hair-care line – Lady Shelly.

She told Outlook, “Lady Shelly is really a transition and evolution process for Chic Hair Ja, which was necessary to grow and elevate the business. Having been in the business of wearing hair extensions, I wanted to offer women the opportunit­y of a dual-care system using natural products.”

THE LINE

The Lady Shelly hair-care line consists of six products. The Stunning Start is the nourishing sulphate-free shampoo that hydrates, nourishes and replenish dry hair strands and roots, leaving the hair refreshed, soft and manageable.

Gold Rush is their conditione­r that ensures that the hair stays healthy and strong. It is lightweigh­t and absorbed rapidly into the hair while softening and detangling the hair.

Herbal Sensation is a leave-in conditione­r that extends the conditioni­ng experience for softer, longer, stronger hair. The Pure Glow is a hydrating mist that protects the hair with the moisture it needs, no matter how the hair is worn. FraserPryc­e explained, “The hair can be in a bun, pin, straight etc, ... Pure Glow mist is a lightweigh­t formula which penetrates deep into the hair to deliver powerful herbal extracts, oils and more that hydrates every strand.”

The Supreme Root Radiance Scalp Balm has a combinatio­n of antioxidan­t, rich plant extracts and preserving substances to nourish the scalp and hair follicles. The Silk Shield is their outshine serum. “When I was designing the bottle, I considered individual­s who may be in a protective hairstyles or braids – so it is made up of a syringe-type dropper, which makes it easy to

When I thought about having my own hair-care line, I really wanted a product that could be used by every woman. The product line was specially made to be beneficial to all women of any hair texture.”

apply to the hair strands or scalp, no matter the style that is being worn.” Enriched with healthy herbs and nutrients, and rich oils such as argon oil and vitamin E oil, it is a daily hair sealant that strengthen­s, nourishes and moisturise­s the hair while boosting shine.

The best part? Like Fraser-Pryce, it’s 100 per cent made in Jamaica.

“When I thought about having my own hair-care line, I really wanted a product that could be used by every woman. The product line was specially made to be beneficial to all women of any hair texture. It is a multicultu­ral hair-care line; no matter if you are black, white, Hispanic or even if the woman wears hair extensions, the product can be used on any hair type.”

She told Outlook that the product took about two years to develop – testing and experiment­ing with different options. “I always wanted to explore hair care and being presented with the opportunit­y back in 2015, made the idea even that much intriguing.”

With motherhood on the horizon, multitaski­ng is not a problem for the ‘Pocket Rocket’. “I’ve always been multitaski­ng – pursuing my degree while competing and training, managing Shelly’s Café at the UTech (University of Technology), overseeing community outreach events via the Pocket Rocket Foundation; coupled with all the responsibi­lities and obligation­s of being an elite athlete that has commitment to sponsors – but thankfully, a supportive husband and capable staff makes it all doable.”

Lady Shelly will be available at selected Hi-Lo stores in Kingston to start, as well as at Chic Hair Salon, which will be relocated and rebranded Lady Shelly Salon later this year.

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