SOTRO Innovations makes the SOTRO DUO, a patented collapsible two-in-one micro-mist hair steamer and hooded dryer system designed especially for curly, afro-textured and natural hair. Built for use at home or by professional stylists, the travel-friendly system pairs salon-style hair care with a reclining setup supported by its dedicated Kickstand Pillow.
SpundleBlack woman-owned Spundle is developing a patent-pending, no-heat blow dryer designed to dry wigs and hair bundles in about 15 minutes. Founded by electrical engineer Shawna Stepp-Jones, the company grew from a 2016 concept into a haircare product still being refined through demos and customer feedback.
Turbie TwistFounded in 2006 by sisters Angela and Christina, Turbie Twist makes hair-drying towels and wraps designed to replace the heavy bath towel after a shower. The women-owned company grew from the sisters’ own need for a convenient solution for long hair and became one of the first microfiber hair-towel brands on the market. Its signature Turbie Twist uses a tapered shape and elastic loop to stay secure while hair dries.
AQUISFounded by Britta Cox after an insight about performance fabrics, AQUIS makes hair-drying tools that use water-wicking technology to dry hair more quickly and gently. Its proprietary AQUITEX™ fabric channels water away without heat or friction, a hair-biology-driven approach that has shaped the brand’s wraps, towels, and other drying designs for 30 years.New York, NY
GIRL+HAIRGIRL+HAIR was created by husband-and-wife team Camille and Josef Verovic after Camille, a dermatologist, struggled to care for her natural hair while wearing protective styles. The company develops dermatologist-formulated scalp and hair care for people who wear those styles, with its Under Hair Care line designed to make cleansing and moisturizing hair beneath extensions more practical.NEW YORK, NY