About Us

MERLE’S HAIRDRESSING SUPPLIES LTD (MHSL) - A true Family Company

MHSL was founded in 2004 in honour of Merle Waldron. Merle Waldron was well known in the Woodbrook area for her hairdressing salon. Her passion was style and she loved to make her clients feel beautiful. As an addition to her hair salon, in 1983, Mere became the sole local distributor for Bigen and developed and promoted the brand until her passing in 2004.

From inception, Bigen has had family members, in its fold with Merle's son, Andrew Bowles and nephew Leslie Bowrin,  selling and driving the brands to different spas and pharmacies all over Trinidad and Tobago. When Merle fell ill,  Cheryl Bowles, her  daughter, told her that she would help her with the business in a more formal capacity. Cheryl then drafted a new company, registered and named it in her honour: Merle’s Hairdressing Supplies Ltd (MSHL). Only two weeks later, Merle passed away. MSHL, was formed and the relationship continued between HOYU, Bigen's parent company and the newly formed company.

MHSL capitol and investments were generated by reaching out to the family, allowing members to invest. We incorporated MHSL with thirteen family members as shareholders.

In addition to Bigen, MHSL also distributes the SpaLovas lotions and soaps.