Founded by Irish celebrity hairstylist Helen Reavey and her husband Colm, Act+Acre makes scalp-focused hair-wellness products using its patented Cold Processed® technique. The method avoids traditional heat-based production, uses plant-based ingredients, and requires 90% less energy, while the brand’s routines address scalp health rather than treating hair care as a quick cosmetic fix. Act+Acre says it developed the process with a team of 31 PhDs after 18 months of research.
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RthviRthvi makes nutrient-dense haircare centered on ScalpNutrition™, pairing Ayurvedic botanicals with modern hair science to support the scalp, roots, and strands over time. Founder and hair expert Meerika Khanna drew on her upbringing in India, then studied natural cosmetic formulation and trichology after struggling to find that same combination for her own hair. The brand’s silicone-free formulas are designed as a consistent hair ritual rather than a quick fix.LAKE SUCCESS, NY
AYURSFounded by Dr. Tara T. A’Daora after she personally experienced hair loss, AYURS is a Towson-based wellness company built around her holistic approach to hair and scalp health. Its hand-blended, doctor-formulated products are made onsite at A’Daora Trichology & Wellness Institute for people seeking support with hair loss and scalp concerns.TOWSON, MD
Zenn Hair CareFrom a college dorm room in Pennsylvania, Aurora Teasley built Zenn Hair Care into a plant-powered scalp-care company focused on the needs of textured hair. Its handmade, organic formulas are designed to clear buildup and nourish the scalp without stripping away the moisture that curly and kinky hair needs, with the Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Cleanser serving as the product born from Teasley’s own struggle with dandruff. Launched in 2020, the company has since grown from local pop-ups to a two-year presence at King of Prussia Mall.KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Crown ElementsFounded by Jocelyn Renee after her own 2012 loc journey, Crown Elements makes scalp-focused hair-care products specifically for locs. The Greenbelt, Maryland company grew from Renee’s work as a cosmetologist and certified loctician, using botanical ingredients to create lightweight, handcrafted formulas designed to keep locs healthy without buildup. Crown Elements launched its collection online on January 5, 2017, and has since helped thousands of people care for their locs.LANHAM, MD