Vanessa Ocando, an internationally acclaimed hairstylist and trichologist, founded BÉSSA BEAUTY after years of connecting with clients and working in fashion. The brand creates skincare-inspired, pre-wash hair-care treatments for people seeking a healthier scalp and more manageable hair, with formulas shaped by Ocando’s professional experience.
Dermatologist Approved
Trichologist Tested
MAY11 Hair OilRomina Manenti, an Italian-born hairstylist with more than 20 years in fashion and salon work, founded MAY11 in 2016 after developing products for the demands of professional hairstyling. The Brooklyn-based company makes small-batch hair treatments built around vegan, organic oils, including its patented formula for maintaining healthy hair through everyday styling and the growth cycle. Manenti’s work has appeared in major fashion publications, and MAY11 has since received coverage from outlets such as The New York Times and Byrdie.ASTORIA, NY
HydroHairLed by New York City stylist Jeorge Napoleon, who has spent 35 years working with fashion houses and high-profile clients, HydroHair makes scalp-first hair-care products and professional rejuvenation treatments. Its botanical formulas center on hydration for natural curls and every hair texture, while the TriBeCa Scalp & Hair Rejuvenation Center brings that philosophy into customized in-person care.BROOKLYN, NY
Alodia Hair CareDr. Isfahan Chambers-Harris founded Alodia Hair Care after seeing the misinformation surrounding textured hair; she brings experience as a medical scientist and trichology practitioner to a brand focused on educating and empowering women. The company creates plant-based, clinically backed care for waves, curls and coils, with particular attention to scalp health and length retention.