Growing up, my afro was my pride and joy—thick, full, and healthy. At home, it was well taken care of, and styling wasn’t a big deal. But that all changed when I got into boarding school.
Suddenly, my once-adored hair became a challenge. It was too thick, too stubborn, and too much for most people to handle. Finding someone willing to help me style it was a struggle, and after endless frustration, I finally did what so many girls in my situation had to do, I cut it all off.
Fast forward to my senior year in secondary school, I decided to grow my hair back. This time, I had learned a thing or two about taking care of it, and the experience was much better.
Did I mention that my mom had a strict "no relaxers" rule? So, I wasn't allowed to chemically straighten my hair until I finished secondary school. So you can imagine my excitement when I finally graduated, I couldn’t get to the salon fast enough!
But what I thought would be my ticket to “easy” hair quickly turned into a nightmare.
Each relaxer retouch came with burns on my scalp. The heat from the dryer? Unbearable. Instead of feeling beautiful, I felt miserable. After enduring this for a while, I decided enough was enough, I was going back to my natural hair.
Years later, as a wife and mother, I knew one thing for sure, I wouldn’t allow my daughter to go through the same struggles I did.
I didn’t want her to cry through detangling sessions. I didn’t want her to feel lost or confused about how to care for her hair. And I definitely didn’t want her to think that her natural hair needed to be “fixed” with harsh chemicals.
That’s how Hadassah Myrtle Beauty Products was born, also with God’s help, I created a brand that provides natural hair care solutions that actually work. No burns, no stress, just healthy, beautiful hair the way it was meant to be.
Hadassah Myrtle is more than just a brand—it’s a movement. It’s about celebrating our natural beauty, empowering the next generation, and making hair care something we enjoy, not dread.
So, to everyone, parent or child who has ever felt frustrated with their hair—I see you. I was you. And I promise, there’s a better way.
