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11 Must-Have Hair Products To Shop From Women-Owned Brands This International Women's Day

International Women's Month or not, you need these.
11 Must-Have Hair Products To Shop From Women-Owned Brands This International Women's Day
By Jamila Stewart · Updated March 8, 2022

International Women’s Day is upon us, and if there were any time you deserved to kick back, relax and scroll the internet for a few goodies to bring home, it’s today. And you know what they say (or at least, we’ll make pretend), self-care starts with new hair products.

One of the best ways to support the women around us this month, and every month, is by shopping women-owned brands and luckily, when it comes to all things beauty, including hair, we’re of no shortage of products to marvel over. Before you start stocking up your virtual cart with treats for your hair, consider skipping items you can do without, and think about what you can give your hair to really nurture and strengthen it the way it deserves (this month is all about TLC). No idea where to start, or exactly which brands should be on your radar? We’ve rounded up 11 products to start with below.

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01 Kosa Professionals “The Triple Threat” Infrared Blow Dryer Set
FOUNDER: YUMMIE OKUNFULUREComplete with a blow dryer, two concentrator attachments and one diffuser attachment, you’ll never have to leave the house for a blow out again. Available at Kosa Professionals
159 Shop Now
02
02 Briogeo Rice Water Protein + Moisture Strengthening Treatment
FOUNDER: NANCY TWINEAccording to Briogeo, plan to see up to 2x stronger hair after just one use of this nutrient-infused treatment. Available at Briogeo
42 Shop Now
03
03 TPH By Taraji Slick Edge Control Treatment
FOUNDER: TARAJI P. HENSONWe’ve treated our edges wrongly for long enough – Chock full of castor oil and an amino acid complex, lay those baby hairs with a formula that cares about your hair. Available at TPH By Taraji
9 Shop Now
04
04 Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
FOUNDER: JANELL STEPHENSPacked with vitamins and blue green algae, this is your shield against hair breakage and thinning. Available at Camille Rose
20 Shop Now
05
05 Alodia Nourish & Grow Healthy Hair and Scalp Oil
FOUNDER: DR. ISFAHAN CHAMBERS-HARRISPreventing hair breakage and maintaining length starts with the scalp, and Alodia totally gets it. Available at Alodia
20 Shop Now
06
06 EDEN BodyWorks Almond Marshmallow Split End Repair Masque
FOUNDER: JASMINE LAWRENCEDon’t just repair hair damage, try this formula to nip it in the bud before it starts. Available at EDEN BodyWorks
10 Shop Now
07
07 Pattern Styling Cream
FOUNDER: TRACEE ELLIS ROSSThis oil-rich styling cream turns braid-outs, twist-outs, bantu knots and more into a piece of cake. Available at Pattern
25 Shop Now
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08 Melanin Hair Care African Black Soap Reviving Shampoo
FOUNDERS: WHITNEY AND TAFFETA WHITESoothe, hydrate, refresh and even encourage hair elasticity with this shampoo that does it all. Available at Melanin Hair Care
20 Shop Now
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09 Alikay Naturals Glazed Argan Oil Silkener
FOUNDER: ROCHELLE ALIKAY GRAHAM-CAMPBELLWith this in your haircare stash, it’s a wrap for frizz and fly-aways. Available at Alikay Naturals
16 Shop Now
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10 Mielle Rice Water & Aloe Braid Gel
FOUNDER: MONIQUE RODRIQUEZEvery braid-fanatic’s dream, this no-flake formula is perfect for styling hair and locking in moisture during the process. Available at Mielle
10 Shop Now
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11 Sienna Naturals Dew Magic Leave-In Conditioner
CO-OWNERS: HANNAH DIOP AND ISSA RAEThe leave-in conditioner that can actually guarantee softer and shinier hair. Available at Sienna Naturals
18 Shop Now

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