EssenceIJN · Oldbury, West Midlands
Our Services
A curated menu of luxury hair services at our Oldbury salon, tailored exclusively for Afro and textured hair.
Hair services at EssenceIJN
Colour Consultation & Skin Test
Essential pre-colour assessment including a thorough strand and skin allergy test. Our colourists evaluate your hair's porosity and condition to ensure flawless, safe results.
Complimentary · 15 minutes
Book Colour Consultation & Skin TestKérastase Fusio-Dose
A personalised, in-salon cocktail treatment by Kérastase. Your stylist selects concentrates tailored to your hair's specific needs — strength, shine, nutrition or density.
From £40 · 1 hour
Book Kérastase Fusio-DoseTextured Pixie Crop
A contemporary take on the classic pixie, designed to embrace your natural curl pattern. Expertly layered to add dimension, movement and effortless volume.
From £70 · 1 hour
Book Textured Pixie CropPixie Retouch with Colour
For existing pixie clients looking to retouch new growth, refresh their line up, add black colour to cover greys and restyle to their choice. Please note: a patch test is required prior to this appointment.
From £120 · 2 hours
Book Pixie Retouch with ColourTapered Pixie & Shape-Up
A sleek, refined pixie with expertly tapered edges and a clean neckline. Perfect for a polished, low-maintenance silhouette that exudes confidence.
From £55 · 45 mins
Book Tapered Pixie & Shape-UpPixie Retouch
Already rocking your pixie? This service is for existing pixie clients looking to retouch new growth, refresh their line up and restyle to their choice. Keeping your pixie sharp, polished and always on point.
From £120 · 1 hour
Book Pixie RetouchPlatinum Colour — Short Natural Hair
Achieve a striking platinum or icy blonde finish on short natural hair. Includes lightening, toner application, precision cut and style. Skin test required.
From £165 · 2.5 hours
Book Platinum Colour — Short Natural HairBalayage & Highlights
Hand-painted, sun-kissed highlights blended seamlessly through your natural texture. Our colourists create bespoke, dimensional colour that grows out beautifully.
From £185 · 3 hours
Book Balayage & HighlightsVibrant Colour — Short Hair
A full head of rich, vibrant colour in copper, red, ginger or blonde shades. Includes cut and style for a complete transformation. Consultation and skin test required 24–48 hours prior.
From £155 · 2.5 hours
Book Vibrant Colour — Short HairSmall Knotless Braids
Beautifully neat, small-to-medium knotless braids that last up to eight weeks. Individually fed in for a natural, seamless root finish that protects your edges.
From £165 · 5 hours
Book Small Knotless BraidsSmall Boho Braids
Effortlessly chic small boho braids with soft, bohemian curled ends. A stunning protective style that blends elegance with free-spirited texture.
From £190 · 5 hours
Book Small Boho BraidsGoddess Locs
Luxurious faux locs with soft, curly accents woven throughout for a regal, bohemian aesthetic. Lightweight and versatile, designed to protect your natural hair.
From £195 · 5 hours
Book Goddess LocsRoot Touch-Up & Refresh
Maintain your colour between full appointments with a precision root application and gloss refresh. Keeps your shade vibrant and your growth line invisible.
From £85 · 1.5 hours
Book Root Touch-Up & RefreshJumbo Knotless Braids
Lightweight, tension-free jumbo knotless braids styled to your chosen length. Express service available with two braiders for faster completion. Waist length +£20, bum length +£30.
From £105 · 1 hour
Book Jumbo Knotless BraidsSmall Boho Braids — Human Hair Included
This package includes everything — the installation and the human hair provided by Essence herself, ensuring the highest quality finish.
From £230 · 6.5 hours
Book Small Boho Braids — Human Hair IncludedVirgin Relaxer Application
A first-time relaxer service using premium, conditioning formulas to gently straighten natural texture. Includes deep conditioning treatment and blowout styling.
From £120 · 2.5 hours
Book Virgin Relaxer ApplicationRelaxer Retouch
Maintain your sleek, straight finish with a precision retouch on new growth. Includes neutralising, deep conditioning and a silk blowout for renewed softness.
From £95 · 2 hours
Book Relaxer RetouchRelaxer with Trim & Style
A complete relaxer retouch paired with a precision trim to remove split ends and refresh your shape. Finished with a luxurious blow-dry and style.
From £140 · 2.5 hours
Book Relaxer with Trim & StyleTexturiser
A milder alternative to a full relaxer, designed to loosen your natural curl pattern while retaining body and volume. Ideal for a softer, more manageable texture.
From £100 · 2 hours
Book TexturiserKeratin Smoothing Treatment
A professional-grade keratin infusion that eliminates frizz, reduces styling time and delivers mirror-like shine. Results last up to twelve weeks with proper aftercare.
From £200 · 3 hours
Book Keratin Smoothing TreatmentBrazilian Blowout
The ultimate smoothing service for unruly, frizz-prone hair. Creates a sleek, humidity-resistant finish while allowing you to wash and style immediately after treatment.
From £220 · 3 hours
Book Brazilian BlowoutNanoplastia Treatment
A cutting-edge, formaldehyde-free smoothing treatment that deeply nourishes while straightening. Leaves hair silky, healthy and naturally flowing with long-lasting results.
From £250 · 3.5 hours
Book Nanoplastia TreatmentProtein Smoothing Therapy
A restorative smoothing service that strengthens damaged strands with concentrated proteins while reducing frizz. Ideal for chemically treated or heat-stressed hair.
From £180 · 2.5 hours
Book Protein Smoothing TherapyOlaplex Bond Repair Treatment
The gold standard in hair repair. Olaplex rebuilds broken disulphide bonds from the inside out, restoring strength, elasticity and a luminous, healthy finish.
From £85 · 45 mins
Book Olaplex Bond Repair TreatmentVirtual Consultation
Connect with our expert stylists from the comfort of your home. Receive professional guidance on styling, colour direction and hair health via a premium video session.
From £10 · 15 mins
Book Virtual ConsultationCornrows & Feed-In Braids
Classic cornrows or intricate feed-in braid patterns, from straight-backs to custom designs. A timeless protective style expertly executed with precision parting.
From £85 · 1.5 hours
Book Cornrows & Feed-In BraidsScalp Detox & Revival
A purifying scalp treatment that removes product build-up, excess oil and environmental impurities. Stimulates circulation and creates the ideal foundation for healthy hair growth.
From £65 · 1 hour
Book Scalp Detox & RevivalSteam & Hot Oil Treatment
A deeply nourishing hot oil infusion enhanced with hydrating steam to open the cuticle and deliver maximum penetration. Leaves natural hair supremely soft and defined.
From £75 · 45 mins
Book Steam & Hot Oil TreatmentProtein Treatment, Wash & Blow Dry
A strengthening protein treatment combined with a full wash and blow dry. Perfect for Afro and textured hair that needs to rebuild its natural strength and elasticity.
From £100 · 1.5 hours
Book Protein Treatment, Wash & Blow DryCornrows Under Wig Removal + Treatment + Cornrows
A complete cornrow refresh service. Includes careful removal of existing cornrows, a nourishing treatment to restore and revive your scalp and hair, followed by a fresh set of cornrows.
From £130 · 2 hours
Book Cornrows Under Wig Removal + Treatment + CornrowsDeep Conditioning Treatment
Intensive deep conditioning therapy.
£90 · 1 hours
Book Deep Conditioning TreatmentWeave with Closure
A full sew-in weave with lace closure for a flawless, undetectable finish. Includes cornrow base, expert installation and styling. Protects your natural hair underneath.
From £155 · 2 hours
Book Weave with ClosureWeave with Frontal
A premium weave installation using a lace frontal for a natural-looking, edge-to-edge hairline. Includes customisation, fitting and bespoke styling.
From £195 · 3 hours
Book Weave with FrontalWig Installation & Customisation
Expert wig fitting and customisation including lace tinting, plucking, cutting and styling. Achieve a flawless, undetectable look tailored to your features.
From £85 · 1.5 hours
Book Wig Installation & CustomisationTape-In Extensions
Lightweight, discreet tape-in extensions that add instant length and volume. Applied flat against the scalp for a seamless, natural blend with your own hair.
From £250 · 2 hours
Book Tape-In ExtensionsMicro-Link Extensions
Individual micro-link (I-tip) extensions attached strand by strand without heat or glue. The most gentle method for adding length while preserving hair integrity.
From £300 · 3 hours
Book Micro-Link ExtensionsExtension Maintenance & Removal
Professional maintenance, repositioning or safe removal of existing extensions. Includes a thorough cleanse and conditioning treatment for your natural hair.
From £65 · 1 hour
Book Extension Maintenance & RemovalWash, Blow Dry & Style
A luxurious shampoo and conditioning ritual followed by a professional blow-dry and style. Perfect for refreshing your look with polished, salon-worthy volume.
From £60 · 1 hour
Book Wash, Blow Dry & StyleTwist-Out & Curl Definition
Enhance your natural curl pattern with a expertly executed twist-out or braid-out set. Finished with premium curl-defining products for lasting hold and definition.
From £75 · 1.5 hours
Book Twist-Out & Curl DefinitionWash & Go Styling
Celebrate your natural texture with a moisturising wash and go service. We use a tailored product cocktail to define, hydrate and set your curls for maximum bounce.
From £65 · 1 hour
Book Wash & Go StylingTrim
Precision trim to remove split ends.
£20 · 30 Minutes
Book TrimBig Chop & Shape
A liberating fresh start. Our stylists expertly shape your new growth into a flattering, defined silhouette that celebrates the beauty of your natural texture.
From £50 · 45 mins
Book Big Chop & ShapeIn-Salon Consultation
A personalised one-to-one with your dedicated stylist to assess your hair's unique texture, condition and goals. We craft a bespoke treatment plan tailored exclusively to you.
From £10 · 15 mins
Book In-Salon ConsultationDeep Conditioning & Moisture Therapy
An intensive moisture infusion for dry, brittle or colour-treated hair. Using luxury conditioning formulas, we restore hydration, softness and a brilliant, healthy sheen.
From £90 · 1 hour
Book Deep Conditioning & Moisture TherapyCornrows Under Wig + Protein Treatment or Scalp Detox
A protective cornrow base installation under your wig, combined with either a protein treatment or scalp detox of your choice.
From £110 · 2 hours
Book Cornrows Under Wig + Protein Treatment or Scalp DetoxPassion Twists
Soft, springy passion twists using premium-quality hair for a romantic, textured finish. A low-tension protective style that looks stunning from every angle.
From £150 · 4 hours
Book Passion TwistsWash & Blow Dry
Full wash and blow dry service.
£60 · 1 hour
Book Wash & Blow DryScalp Detox
Purifying scalp detox treatment.
£65 · 1 hour
Book Scalp DetoxDeluxe Silk Press
Our signature service. Includes shampoo, micro mist hydrating steam, trim and straightening. Transform your natural curls into sleek, smooth, flowing hair without harsh chemicals.
From £100 · 1.5 hours
Book Deluxe Silk PressPixie Transformation Cut
The ultimate pixie experience for first-timers. This full transformation includes a relaxer treatment, precision cut and style of your choice. Perfect for those ready to take the leap into their first pixie cut.
From £140 · 3 hours
Book Pixie Transformation CutTexture Release
A professional smoothing treatment designed to tame frizz, smooth the hair cuticle, and improve overall manageability. It helps control flyaways and humidity-induced puffiness while keeping your natural texture intact - leaving hair softer, shinier, and much easier to style day to day. This service comes with a complementary styling of your choice.
From £185 · 3 hours
Book Texture ReleaseLeave out sew in
A classic sew-in weave with a natural leave-out for a seamless, blended finish. Includes cornrow base, expert installation, and styling. Protects your natural hair underneath.
From £120 · 2.5 hours
Book Leave out sew in
Prices and timings are shown for guidance. Book an appointment or contact the salon to discuss your hair.