À PROPOS DE SAGACE23®

"Sagace" implies an eye for detail, analytical skills, and a sharp mind, synonymous with discernment, subtlety, and insight. That is the mindset I bring to my work. And the number 23? It is my birth date, the year SAGACE23® was founded, and the age I became a mom. My name is Marianna, and I am 34 years old. I started braiding my own hair when I was around ten; I have a deep passion for Afro-textured hairstyling and over 20 years of expertise, which allows me to explain the quality of the products offered here.
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À PROPOS DES PRODUITS

Crafting a SAGACE23 hair tie requires 3 to 6 hours of meticulous work. The process involves assembly, shaping the strands, and finishing touches. It also requires drying time, after which the piece must be reworked to smooth out any flyaways and add decorative elements. We work primarily with synthetic hair, which is durable once styled. Craftsmanship is the key to this work; I use various types of hooks specifically designed for Afro-textured hair, along with selected allergen-free products (mousse, gel, and wax).

À PROPOS DE MARIANNA

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I am what you might call a "multipotentialite" and a self-taught learner. I love nature, reading, sharing ideas, DIY projects, interior design, creative work, music, and business; I love both learning and doing. I pursued training in sales—initially by default, though it ultimately proved to be a fascinating, enriching, and personally rewarding journey. My career path has included roles as a chocolate shop manager, a sales assistant in the dental industry, a B2B sales representative, an event maître d’, and an administrative assistant. I never imagined that my diverse skills could give rise to a business of my own. Yet, the common thread running through all these experiences is a focus on client relationships—which is why ensuring a pleasant customer experience at SAGACE23 is so important to me.

about price

Why does the price vary when the number of strands is similar? Because creating a curl does not require the same amount of time or level of technical skill as creating a twist or locs. The type of strand or hair tie you choose therefore influences the price.

ABOUT THE INTERVIEW

Braided or loc-style strands last for a minimum of two years, whereas loose curls or unbraided hair will deteriorate much faster. Curls can—and should—be touched up by you; a video tutorial demonstrating this is available on our Instagram account. Please also note that using hair ties with locs makes styling them into a bun more difficult; the same applies to S.E. (Single-Ended) and D.E. (Double-Ended) strands.