Lucie and the concept of accessories around the world of hair

Their names are Faustine, Jeanne, Léopoldine or Séraphine, Madeleine, without forgetting Séraphine, Suzie, Éline… The headbands of the “Chloé et Léon” brand are easily recognizable for those – the trend is generally feminine – who use them. The rest of the catalog (hats, scrunchies, foulchies and bows) is of the same ilk. A choice assumed by Lucie Michel-Amadry, creator of this concept of “accessory for liberated hair”.

This passion for sewing was not the first choice of the neo-Ruthénoise. Originally from Besançon, she had opted for a business school in Paris, and more particularly in the direction of marketing. Before meeting Loïc Poujol, professional footballer, born in Rodez and trained in Sévérac-le-Château (he stopped his career a year ago). “I followed him to different clubs like Sochaux or Paris FC and I didn’t do anything very concrete. It was when our daughter Chloé was born, in 2015, and when we arrived, in 2016, at Rodez, to integrate the Raf, that things have evolved”, she explains. And to continue: “I have always been attracted to sewing, thanks moreover to my father, a doctor by profession! I wanted an accessory other than the elastic to tie the hair, both more aesthetic and less damaging. Without any training and with a lot of tutorials, I created headbands that people liked. And, little by little, I expanded my offer, but always in the world of hair.”

“For now, I follow my instincts”

“Chloé et Léon” (the little brother was born in 2019) came into the world the same year, in the fall, a time when it is fashionable to take care of your hair. And, since then, one thing led to another, it made its way and notably arrived at a crossroads. Development, communication, sales, Lucie Michel-Amadry, in her workshop which she did not wish to have set up shop for more freedoms – the orders are taken mainly on the internet –, does not want to skip the stages and prefers, as well , move forward little by little. While asking, however, many questions! “Do I have to push the walls if the clientele increases? Do I have to take someone to help me? Do I have to buy equipment to develop? For now, I follow my instincts. “

In the meantime, she has taken the road to Paris, and more particularly to the Porte de Versailles, to participate in the Made in France fair for four days (from November 10 to 13). “I really wanted to confront myself with a major event. I inquired with exhibitors from last year and, currently, I am multiplying my accessories so as not to run out.” They are all, of course, hand-sewn and necessarily unique. Once the sewing machine was well in hand, the seamstress set about finding the fabric accordingly. “I can possibly work with recycled fabrics but, for the most part, they are new. French for the most part, they are also European, from Portugal in particular.” And, from time to time, with a welcome help from Loïc who uses a pair of scissors as he caresses the ball.