Rebundle makes braidbetter, a plant-based braiding hair made with its patented technology that repurposes discarded banana stems into ReGen Hair Fiber™. The lightweight, breathable alternative to plastic synthetic hair is designed for itch-free protective styling and is clinically tested for sensitive and eczema-prone skin. Bundles are hand-made by artisans in East Africa, connecting the product’s environmental focus with a distributed craft workforce.
Aja Labs, IncAja Labs develops plant-based, biomimetic fibers that bring scalp care into synthetic hair, led by its Nourie™ fiber-integrated scalp-health system. Founded by Chief Product Officer Osahon Ojeaga, the company combines process engineering with textile and sustainability expertise to rethink how fibers are sourced, used, and retired. Its work centers on making hair materials safer for wearers while reducing environmental waste.
RahuaFounded in 2008 by Ecuador-born hairstylist Fabian Lliguin and fashion forecaster Anna Ayers, Rahua makes plant-powered hair and body care built around Amazonian botanicals such as rahua oil. The company ties each bottle to rainforest protection and Indigenous livelihoods, providing financial and legal support that has helped preserve more than 3.27 million acres of Amazon rainforest and create over 2,500 harvesting and processing jobs for women. Rahua also directs a portion of its profits to conservation and philanthropy through its broader mission, including the EcoAgents nonprofit.NEW YORK, NY
Dosso BeautyFounded by Kadidja Dosso after her severe allergic reaction to traditional braiding hair, Philadelphia-based Dosso Beauty makes clinically tested, non-toxic and hypoallergenic synthetic braiding hair for safer protective styling. The Black woman-owned company, established in 2018, also develops hair-care products and operates The Dosso Beauty Experience, a luxury braiding salon and retail store in its hometown. Dosso Beauty says it has served more than 200,000 customers and its hair is free of heavy metals.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Naturaz IncChemist Mumbi Dunjwa created Naturaz to make scientifically formulated, 100% vegan hair care for dry, curly and coily hair. Drawing on her chemistry background and childhood in Kenya, she blends plant-based ingredients with African hair-care traditions in the company’s signature Moisture Burst System®, designed to deliver lasting moisture while nourishing the hair and scalp. Naturaz’s clean formulas are free of sulfates, parabens, silicones, mineral oil and other listed synthetic additives.OAKS, PA