I had made so many mindful swaps and had gotten clear on what I was, and was not willing to compromise for the sake of a more sustainable lifestyle.

As a biracial, black woman, hair products are a pillar of my self-care routine; but cleaner, more sustainable options for my kinky-curly hair were scarce, if available at all.  

The more I learned about the products I was using, however, the less I could justify using them. 

Aside from the hair products I used being packaged in plastic, the ingredients they contained such as silicones, cetrimonium chloride, sulfates, phthalates, and so many more are horrible for the environment. Most of them aren't great for us, either. So many of us don’t realize how many ingredients in hair products are hormone-disrupting, carcinogenic, and ground water contaminating.

So in 2017, I started making my own products and packaged them in glass mason jars. It started off with a basic flaxseed gel, and some whipped shea butter with essential oils. I quickly realized that wasn't enough. I wasn't getting the results I wanted. It was also very inconvenient to have to make product every week as they would spoil quickly. But I believed it was possible to have good results with good ingredients, so I kept trying . 

I dove deep into formulating books, learned how to safely preserve formulations, researched cleaner alternatives, and put them all to the test. I was committed. I kept evolving the products and expanding the ingredients. My hair absolutely flourished (before and after photos below).

As time went on, I found myself getting frustrated at the lack of inclusivity within the sustainable corner of self-care. Everyone deserves access to luxurious, non-toxic hair-care that doesn't devastate the environment. I decided I wanted to help fill the gap that existed then for sustainable and non-toxic options for all hair types, including kinky-curly textures. I opened Consciously Curly Co in 2020 and haven't looked back since. 

So here we are. You will find a variety of powerhouse ingredients in our products- from organic mushrooms (more on this here), to unrefined, organic butters and oils, as well as organic herbs. Equally important to these all-natural ingredients are the biodegradable, naturally-derived ingredients that you'll find in our products. These really help to give the results you're after without the ick you're avoiding. 

I value transparency at CCC and take the effectiveness of our products seriously. Their impact on the earth and your health is just as important. 

I hope Consciously Curly Co. leaves you feeling like your best while also helping you live more consciously.  

All my love, 

Dominiqe, Owner + Founder