Treatment technique explained

How Customized Hydration & Repair Restores Hair in Washington

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An in-depth look at the customized cream-based protein and hydrating mask therapy and how micro-mist infusion improves treatment delivery.

How the treatment works

The service uses a deeply penetrating cream-based protein or hydrating mask therapy to restore moisture balance, reinforce the hair fiber and improve elasticity. A targeted micro-mist infusion helps deliver the formulation into the hair shaft and surface, so treatment focuses where your hair is weakest without changing your regular styling routine.

A quick 15-minute targeted treatment, Customized Hydration & Repair is shaped by your hair’s current condition, previous chemical services, and daily routine. Those factors determine whether we emphasize protein rebuilding or moisture replenishment; the trade-off is choosing the formulation that best reduces breakage risk while matching how you manage styling and heat exposure at home.

Assessment and customization process

Every session begins with a short assessment of hair texture, visible damage and recent chemical history to choose the proper cream-based protein or hydrating mask. The selected product is applied and assisted by micro-mist infusion to improve contact with the hair, targeting dryness, breakage, chemical damage and weakened strands identified during consultation.

Choosing between protein and moisturizing treatments is a practical decision based on hair resilience and signs of damage rather than preference alone. Protein options aim to reinforce structure where bonds have been weakened by chemical services, while hydrating masks focus on returning pliability and surface sheen; your stylist explains the expected feel and necessary follow-up care during the appointment.

Aftercare and ongoing maintenance

After treatment, many clients notice improved softness and easier detangling, though the degree of change depends on ongoing home care and previous damage. Results are not guaranteed; maintaining benefits typically requires gentler shampoos, limited heat styling and occasional maintenance treatments as advised by your stylist to protect the rejuvenated hair fiber.

Studio Chique’s Langdon location and flexible early-morning and evening booking options suit commuters using Rhode Island Ave–Brentwood and Brookland-CUA Metro stations, parents and shift workers. Consider booking before or after a visit to the U.S. National Arboretum or Union Market to make hydration therapy part of a larger self-care visit.

Decide by noting whether dryness, breakage or chemical damage is your main concern; bring a record of recent color or chemical services and tell your stylist about daily products you use. This information helps us match protein or hydrating options to your hair’s specific needs.

Customized Hydration & Repair is priced at $40 and takes 15 minutes. Contact Studio Chique to schedule an appointment during convenient early or evening times; mention your neighborhood or nearby landmark if you’d like a time that fits a Metro commute or a visit to local attractions.

Benefits of Customized Hydration & Repair

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Discover the many advantages of choosing Customized Hydration & Repair at Studio Chique ~ Luxury Salon & Wellness Spa

Restores moisture balance

Tailored hydrating masks replenish surface moisture to reduce dryness and improve manageability and softness.

Strengthens hair fiber

Cream-based protein therapy reinforces weakened strands to lower breakage risk and improve strand resilience.

Improves elasticity

Balanced protein and moisture can increase flexibility, helping hair resist snapping during styling and detangling.

Quick targeted service

A concise, 15-minute treatment priced at $40 that fits into commutes or quick self-care visits in Langdon.

Meet the team

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Ngina Thomas

Master Stylist | K-Tips, Specialty Extensions & Color

With more than three decades in the beauty industry, Ngina Thomas has built a career around helping people feel restored, confident, and seen through beauty, wellness, and intentional care

What began in 2012 in less than 1,500 square feet has grown into more than 4,600 square feet of luxury salon, spa, and wellness experiences in Washington, DC. Today, Studio Chique stands as a destination for corrective beauty, therapeutic wellness, luxury maintenance, and elevated self-care. At the core of what we’ve created here is the worth and intrinsic value of every person who walks through our doors. With love as our foundation, we wanted to create a haven where people feel as valuable as they truly are.

With more than three decades in the beauty industry, Ngina Thomas has built a career around helping people feel restored, confident, and seen through beauty, wellness, and intentional care. What began in 2012 in less than 1,500 square feet has grown into more than 4,600 square feet of luxury salon, spa, and wellness experiences in Washington, DC. Today, Studio Chique stands as a destination for corrective beauty, therapeutic wellness, luxury maintenance, and elevated self-care. At the core of what we’ve created here is the worth and intrinsic value of every person who walks through our doors. With love as our foundation, we wanted to create a haven where people feel as valuable as they truly are.

Ashanti Hylton

Designer Stylist | Natural Hair & Texture Specialist

Ashanti is a passionate natural hair stylist known for her precision, calming presence, and love for texture. She creates intentional, elevated styles that celebrate each guest’s

individuality while delivering a polished, luxury finish.

Ashanti is a passionate natural hair stylist known for her precision, calming presence, and love for texture. She creates intentional, elevated styles that celebrate each guest’s individuality while delivering a polished, luxury finish.

Cecelia Holland

Head Spa Scalp Care Specialist

Cecelia brings exceptional care, sensitivity, and intention to every guest experience. Specializing in Head Spa, body therapy, and holistic hair and scalp care, she is known for her

nurturing touch, thoughtful attention, and ability to make guests feel deeply cared for from beginning to end.

Cecelia brings exceptional care, sensitivity, and intention to every guest experience. Specializing in Head Spa, body therapy, and holistic hair and scalp care, she is known for her nurturing touch, thoughtful attention, and ability to make guests feel deeply cared for from beginning to end.

Chyna Davis

Designer Stylist | Lace Customization Expert

Chyna specializes in lace wigs, closure installs, and traditional installs of all kinds. With a love for creating glamorous, flowing styles, she combines precision technique with a flair for

artistry, helping clients achieve head-turning hair every single time. She brings a refined passion for luxury extensions, including lace, closure, frontal, and wig installations that enhance each client’s unique beauty.

Chyna specializes in lace wigs, closure installs, and traditional installs of all kinds. With a love for creating glamorous, flowing styles, she combines precision technique with a flair for artistry, helping clients achieve head-turning hair every single time. She brings a refined passion for luxury extensions, including lace, closure, frontal, and wig installations that enhance each client’s unique beauty.

Clara Smith

Designer Stylist | Hair Health Expert

Bringing over seven years of refined hair care experience, Clara is highly sought after for her expertise in specialty microlink installs, custom color, restorative treatments, and alopecia

solutions. Renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to healthy hair, Clara approaches every service with precision and care. She crafts personalized looks that enhance natural beauty while preserving and strengthening the integrity of each strand, delivering a luxury salon experience that leaves every guest feeling confident and radiant.

Bringing over seven years of refined hair care experience, Clara is highly sought after for her expertise in specialty microlink installs, custom color, restorative treatments, and alopecia solutions. Renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to healthy hair, Clara approaches every service with precision and care. She crafts personalized looks that enhance natural beauty while preserving and strengthening the integrity of each strand, delivering a luxury salon experience that leaves every guest feeling confident and radiant.

Ikea F.

Designer Stylist | Natural Hair Health Expert

Ikea’s passion for hair is evident in every style she executes. Natural hair care with a holistic approach and meticulous execution is her endeavor that each guest can feel. Known for her

warm personality and fun energy, she delivers styles that celebrate natural texture while promoting long-term hair wellness.

Ikea’s passion for hair is evident in every style she executes. Natural hair care with a holistic approach and meticulous execution is her endeavor that each guest can feel. Known for her warm personality and fun energy, she delivers styles that celebrate natural texture while promoting long-term hair wellness.

Whitney Hutcherson

Designer Extensions & Colorist Stylist | Hair Health Expert

As an extensions specialist, Whitney’s specialties include lace and traditional installs styled with glam and perfection. Her execution of healthy hair care choices, dimensional blonding

and precision short cuts is just as flawless, offering celebrity-status work. Whitney’s work is dedicated to crafting polished, fashion-forward looks that are as healthy as they are beautiful.

As an extensions specialist, Whitney’s specialties include lace and traditional installs styled with glam and perfection. Her execution of healthy hair care choices, dimensional blonding, and precision short cuts is just as flawless, offering celebrity-status work. Whitney’s work is dedicated to crafting polished, fashion-forward looks that are as healthy as they are beautiful.

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