One of the main reasons for me creating this blog is the lack of choice for natural products here in the UK. This lady has been a life saver for me.
It gives me great pleasure to speak to Ms Anderson. I have already confessed my love for her products (in this post) I am currently in the process of reviewing some of my new stash!! {will post of a few in a day or two} and she has very kindly agreed to take time out of her busy schedule to talk a little about her journey.
The gorgeous Curl Harmony range was developed to help all curly-haired girls make the most of their natural curly-headed beauty.
Without the right knowledge and treatment curly hair can easily become unruly and unmanageable.
Nadine Anderson discovered how easily this happens when she ditched her relaxers (a chemical straightening process) and found it impossible to find natural, nourishing curl-loving hair products specifically for Afro hair in the UK. But frustration is often the catalyst to opportunity and Nadine decided to do something about it for herself and other UK women.
Realising the similarities between all types of curly hair, Nadine developed a range of handmade products using luxurious natural ingredients for every curly girl’s needs.
All Curl Harmony products are free from harmful chemicals and ingredients unsuitable for curly hair which are often found in other shampoos and conditioners, including petrochemicals, silicones and sulphates.
We use completely natural or naturally derived ingredients with small amounts of allergen free fragrance oils and a safe paraben and formaldehyde free preservative system.
Taken from www.curlharmony.co.uk
How did your natural Hair journey begin?
I had been relaxing my hair for about 10 years and I had always had a "sensitive scalp". After one particular bad relaxer with a so called natural relaxer my scalp was so badly burned it was weeping for a week. I started questioning my reasons for relaxing my hair and couldn't come up with one good enough for burning my scalp every 6-8 weeks. I started looking online for more information and found a community of naturals. Pictures of their natural hair were inspirational.
What is your current regimen? Products included?
I was my hair once a week with Curl Harmony Creamy Shampoo and condition with the Intensive Repair Deep Conditioner as I have naturally dry hair. For styling I use the Leave In Conditioner and Curl Serum to keep my hair moisturised between washes.
3 products you cannot live without?
Wow, just three? It would have to be Curl Harmony Creamy Shampoo, Intensive Repair Deep Conditioner and Supreme Curl Cream.
What inspired you to start Curl Harmony?
Simply due to a lack of natural products available to buy in the UK. In the US there is a wealth of choice but here the choice was very limited unless you wanted to pay a fortune in international shipping. (I am feeling her!!! hence the blog)
Do you think there is a 'natural hair revolution' taking place in the UK- or are we still a while away from that?
I think it's only just beginning. We're a long way behind the US but I see the revolution starting to happen with more products available here and UK based blogs like your own.
Where do you see your business in 5 years time?
Curl Harmony has come along way in little over a year. I'm looking to increase distribution throughout Europe then who knows.
Any advice for those contemplating the move to natural?
Going natural is a very individual decision and it can take a lot of work to get to know your hair type and which products suit you. My advice to anyone going natural is to work with what you've got. All too often women will try every product under the sun to get their 4a hair to look more like 3c which is just not achievable without chemical. Love your hair just the way it is.
Thanks soooooo much Nadine for taking the time out, but most of all for producing quality products for a reasonable price over here.
Jah Bless
Naturally
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