As March signifies Women’s History Month, celebrating outstanding accomplishments continues for women worldwide.
International Women’s Day empowers women worldwide by recognizing their achievements, raising awareness for gender equality, and championing change. This year’s theme is “Inspire Inclusion.”
Inclusion is recognizing that there is space for every person to feel welcomed, especially in the hair care industry. Trailblazing women find new ways to disrupt traditional hair and beauty standards as society evolves. The power behind revolutionizing an industry to include a more representative version of the world fosters a more inclusive environment where people feel seen and heard.
Here are ten hair care brands transforming the natural hair care industry to uplift all hair types.
1. Rizos Curls
Julissa Prado founded Rizos Curls to fulfill a need for more curly hair products for other people and meet a need herself. Growing up, Prado found it hard to find a product that incorporated clean ingredients and sustainability. As a result, Rizos made those two qualities a priority for her hair care line. Her best sellers include Rizo’s deep conditioner and hydrating shampoo, which are amazing with any hair texture.
2. Curl Mix
Kim Lewis kept 4C hair in mind when she co-created Curl Mix. The hair care company simplifies the tedious wash-and-go hairstyle into four simple steps. Her Master’s Collection features products essential to defining kinky curls. These products cut detangling time in half and provide a heavy hold so natural hairstyles last for days.
3. Bomba Curls
After suffering from severe traction alopecia, founder Lulu Cordero used hair recipes native to her Dominican Republic hometown to promote hair growth and health. She found the right blend of ingredients to create Bomba Curls’ formula. Her products nourish the scalp, seal moisture, and encourage healthy hair growth. Her award-winning Forbidden Hair Mask, also seen in Vogue, is a deep, conditioning treatment with restorative properties for any curl type.
4. OLAPLEX
As one of the largest hair care brands in the world, OLAPLEX sets itself apart with its patent technology. Founded in 2014 by Dean Christal, its quality ingredients help restore healthy hair by repairing damaged bonds across all hair types. Cosmopolitan has deemed the N°3 pre-shampoo treatment a holy grail item for its ability to improve and strengthen hair strands.
5. Mielle Organics
Monique Rodriguez, founder and CEO, started her hair care empire in 2014 and has become one of the most recognizable textured hair brands nationwide. As highlighted in the name, the hair care brand uses natural ingredients to meet each curl pattern’s needs and achieve healthy hair results. Her Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil has nearly a five-star rating from reviewers who have raved about their hair growth since using the product.
6. Mixed Chicks
Wendi Levy Kaaya and Kim Etheredge created Mixed Chicks to meet the needs of multicultural people. To reduce the amount of products needed to wear their curls out and in their natural state, Mixed Chicks became rooted in being the one-stop shop for men, women, and kids with curly hair. Its leave-in conditioner is a fan favorite.
7. CURLS
Mahisha Dellinger wanted to bring something different to the natural hair care industry when she founded CURLS in 2002. Instead of creating a product to help women manage their textured hair, she designed CURLS to define those curly, coiled, and kinky strands. Tia Mowry, Ashanti, Alicia Keys, and many others have endorsed her products. The Blueberry Bliss Reparative Hair Wash has been recognized as one of CURLS’ top-selling products for its restorative properties.
8. TGIN
Empowering women to be their best version is rooted in Thank God It’s Natural (TGIN) origination. Created by the late founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson, her vision for TGIN was to redefine traditional beauty and hair standards. That vision has landed the hair care brand in Ulta, Target, CVS, and other national retailers. The Rose Water Hydrating Curl Cream is a crowd-pleaser for its hydrating, frizz-free benefits.
9. GirlandHair
Girl+Hair was founded by dermatologist Camille Verovic after she searched for products to help care for her natural hair after she had done the “big chop.” When she turned to protective styling, she realized the lack of products available to protect her curl type under her braids, weaves, or extensions. To fill the gap, she created a hair care brand to meet the needs of women on the go who desire to protect their natural hair underneath. Her Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo is a favorite among all hair types in need of cleansing their scalp.
10. Camille Rose
Created to combat her children’s eczema, founder Janell Stephens developed a formula to solve the most common problems that come with managing natural hair. Her recipe for beauty includes natural ingredients that address the dryness and roughness of textured hair. The Curl Love Moisture Milk is an award-winning product that nourishes strands and leaves them smooth after use.
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