Founded nearly 50 years ago in Bologna, Italy, Terax Hair Care makes small-batch hair and beauty products, with conditioning treatments at the heart of the family-owned company. Now operated across generations, Terax is known for its handcrafted formulas and its Original Crema conditioner, while producing products without sulfates, parabens, artificial colors or added salts. The company also uses recycled materials where possible and sources packaging from partners in the United States and Canada.
Davines GroupDavines Group is an Italian family company based in Parma that develops and produces professional haircare and skincare products through its Davines and [ comfort zone ] brands. Its products are created through cosmetic research and formulation, with distribution in more than 90 countries and operations across international markets.BROOKLYN, NY
Pisterzi Italian Grooming ArtFrom its Milan Barber Atelier, Pisterzi Italian Grooming Art makes Italian grooming and skincare products that turn shaving and beard care into a contemporary daily ritual. Its formulas use water-based extracts from organically farmed plants, while refillable glass containers and fully recycled, recyclable paper packaging give the line a distinctly low-impact approach. The brand also creates Parfum de Cologne fragrances inspired by the atmospheres of its Milan and Soho, New York ateliers.CIPRIANI CLUB, NY
The Root ProjectThe Root Project makes U.S.-made haircare that treats root and scalp care as part of the everyday wash, rather than an extra step. Its founder-formulated Root Complex™ combines polypeptides, ceramide-rich lipids, structural amino acids and antioxidants, while aloe leaf juice replaces water as the base. The brand’s clean formulas are certified vegan, cruelty-free, sulfate- and paraben-free, and packaged in 100% up-cycled materials.
HairstoryHairstory makes responsible haircare built around New Wash, a detergent-free cleansing cream launched in 2015 to replace shampoo and conditioner in one step. The small company develops naturally derived formulas with professional hairdressers and pioneered low-plastic haircare refill pouches, later creating a fully recyclable version. Its products are Leaping Bunny Certified and packaged with recyclable refill options.New York, NY