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Celebrity Hairstylist Dominique Evans Talks Creating The Perfect Curly Bob For Toya Wright

Celebrity Hairstylist Dominique Evans Talks Creating The Perfect Curly Bob For Toya Wright
@hairartbydominique
By Michelle Darrisaw · Updated October 24, 2020

If you’ve scrolled through former reality TV star Toya Wright’s Instagram feed and ever thought to yourself, her wig is laid, you should know that the Black woman responsible for the entrepreneur’s trendy new ‘do is hairstylist to the stars, Dominique Evans.

The Chicago native moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta, Georgia, to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional hairstylist. Ever since she made the trek to the South, her clientele and Hair Art by Dominique salon has grown, thanks in large part to word-of-mouth and an early decision to post photos of her hair creations rather than selfies on Instagram. In fact, using Instagram to promote her brand is just how celebrity clients, such as gospel singer Tasha Cobbs, actress LisaRaye McCoy, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Rasheeda Frost, rapper Young Thug and, of course, Wright, found Evans.

Ahead of Evans’s new wig and product launch on Saturday, in Atlanta, the accomplished master stylist and traveling educator reveals just how her brilliant scissor hands created Wright’s signature get-up-and-go bob—a low-maintenance, protective style, she says, that was essential for the new mom.

“Toya wanted something messy, wild and flowy that she could shake and go,” Evans tells ESSENCE.

Her solution, after examining the structure of Wright’s face, was to do a quick weave, which is a protective style or temporary extension that can last anywhere from four to six weeks.

“I did the loose curls on a quick weave form that took about an hour,” Evans explains. “I used a strip underneath her hair and a cap. I sewed the strip and cap down to keep the glue from seeping through the hair, and I weaved the hair on top of the cap. When it’s time for her [Wright] to take it off, all she has to do is cut around the perimeter, and the whole cap will come off.  Once I installed it on her head, I cut it and styled it to the frame of her face. She absolutely loved it!”

Such a pleasure doing this beauty hair. I knew I would love you @toyawright ❤️❤️#hairart #habd

A post shared by Dominique Evans (@hairartbydominique) on Mar 13, 2018 at 7:55am PDT

And, apparently, so do fans on social media, who have tagged the style #HairGoals.

“I always encourage my clients to use a quick weave as a protective style,” says Evans. “It’s not as damaging as it used to be when stylists would glue weave on top of the hair.”

When your install in versatile😍😍😍U killing it. @toyawright ❤️❤️😘😘😘😘 May books are open only a few slots available 🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️ don’t wait last minute #hairartbydominique #habdhaircare #atlantahairstylist

A post shared by Dominique Evans (@hairartbydominique) on Apr 28, 2018 at 6:04pm PDT

Even if you’re not in Atlanta to get your hair done by Evans, fortunately for us, she’s releasing a new wig line and a four-part hair repair system that’s crafted for different hair types and textures. And, yes, Wright can’t wait to get her hands on the products, too.

The four different systems include: a hair growth system, a moisturizing and hydrating system, a dry and itchy scalp system and a system for natural hair.

“I’ve been working on this [hair system] for about a year and a half,” Evans says. “I know that one product can’t work on everyone’s hair, so I wanted four different types of products that would be suitable for everyone’s needs. For those who have thinning hair, there’s even a product made with biotin and vitamins to help hair grow.”

In fact, Evans serves as her own product tester, shaving her head bald to ensure the hair growth system would do just what she claims. She plans to reveal just how much her hair has grown at the private launch on May 5, which will showcase Evans’ wigs, 20-plus additional styling products and four-part hair care system.

Starting over. Transformation✨ There’s nothing wrong with starting over. Plus I have a whole Hair Care line and Wigs that’s dropping soon and I don’t wanna use anything other than my products to grow my hair back strong and healthy. #HABDHAIRCARE I will be slapping on my wig, but underneath my wig, I will maintain a healthy scalp and healthy hair. ❤️ I will record my Journey throughout the process to let you know that I stand behind my product 💯 #Iamnotmyhair❤️#HABDHAIRCARE #HABDWIGS @indiaarie

A post shared by Dominique Evans (@hairartbydominique) on Mar 15, 2018 at 4:55pm PDT

“Now, I can give my followers and clients the complete package,” Evans suggests. “The products are extension friendly, so you’re able to use the products on your weaves and wigs. My products will grow your hair underneath my wigs, and you can rock both.”

Looking to get your very own Hair Art by Dominique wig or hair care products? Beginning on May 5, visit the site here. 

TOPICS:  Toya Wright
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