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THE MELANIN HAIRCARE SIGNATURE LINE

DO YOU TEST YOUR PRODUCTS ON ANIMALS?

No. None of our Melanin Haircare products are tested on animals by us or a third-party and the entire product line is cruelty-free.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS VEGAN?

Yes. Our Melanin Haircare products do not contain any animal or animal-derived ingredients and we do not test on animals.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS GLUTEN FREE?

Our Twist-Elongating Style Cream, African Black Soap Reviving Shampoo, Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend, and Plumping Deep Conditioner are gluten free as they do not contain any gluten, or gluten byproducts. Our Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner is no

DO YOUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN COCONUT OIL?

Our products do not contain coconut oil. However, our products do contain coconut derivatives.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS NUT-FREE?

Our African Black Soap Reviving Shampoo and Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner are both nut free. Our Twist-Elongating Style Cream and Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend are not nut free since they contain sweet almond oil and argan oil. Our Plumping Dee

DOES THE ALOE VERA INGREDIENT IN SOME OF YOUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN ALOIN?

The aloe vera used in our products is free of aloin.

DO YOUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN ANY PROTEIN?

Our Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains wheat amino acids and hydrolyzed wheat proteins. Our Plumping Deep Conditioner contains hydrolyzed vegetable proteins and hydrolyzed pea proteins. Our Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend, Twist-Elongating St

CAN YOUR PRODUCTS BE USED ON LOCS?

Our Melanin Haircare products are great for use on locs! Many customers with locs enjoy using our African Black Soap Reviving Shampoo for clarifying the scalp and hair of any product buildup and debris. Additionally, our Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend is g

ARE THESE PRODUCTS COLOR-SAFE?

All of our Melanin Haircare products work beautifully on color treated hair since they are made with non-toxic, all-natural ingredients and nurture the hair from the inside out. Please note that if the hair dye used is semi-permanent, it is advised t

WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF YOUR PRODUCTS?

All of our Melanin Haircare products have a shelf life of 12 months once opened, but they may last a bit longer as long as the products are stored at room-temperature and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and heat.

CAN I USE YOUR PRODUCTS IF I’M PREGNANT?

All of our Melanin Haircare products are natural and non-toxic but we always recommend consulting your physician if you are hesitant to use any product.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SAFE FOR BABIES? DO YOU HAVE A TEAR-FREE FORMULATION?

All of our products are natural and non-toxic and can be used for the entire family, including babies and children of all ages! Please note, however, that the products are not formulated to be “tear-free” so please take care to avoid the eyes during

DO YOUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN ANY ADDED FRAGRANCES?

None of our Melanin Haircare products contain any added fragrances, but you may find a scent that is naturally occurring from each product’s blend of effective ingredients.

HOW DO I CHECK IF A PRODUCT HAS A CERTAIN INGREDIENT?

Please visit the product page and check the ingredients list for the product you are interested in.  You can discover additional information about the ingredient by clicking the name of the ingredient on the product page.

ARE MELANIN HAIRCARE PRODUCTS SOLD AT ANY OTHER RETAIL STORES?

Yes. As of May 15, 2023, Melanin Haircare products can be found online at www.ulta.com, www.sephora.com, www.target.com, www.spacenk.com, and www.selfridges.com. They can also be found locally at Ulta Beauty, select Ulta Beauty @ Target and SpaceNK l

HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT RESTOCKS?

We encourage you to sign up to receive emails. These emails will include exclusive offers, product announcements, events, and helpful hair care advice. Restock information will also be posted on the official Melanin Haircare app and our social channe

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS NUT FREE?

Our African Black Soap Reviving Shampoo and Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner are both nut free. Our Twist-Elongating Style Cream and our Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend are not nut free since they contain Sweet Almond Oil.

DOES THE ALOE VERA INGREDIENT IN SOME OF YOUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN ALOIN?

The aloe vera used in our Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner and Twist-Elongating Style Cream is free of aloin.

DO YOUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN ANY PROTEIN?

The Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains wheat amino acids and hydrolyzed wheat proteins. Additionally, the African black Soap Reviving Shampoo does contain ProVitamin B5. The Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend and Twist-Elongating Style Cream do

CAN THIS BE USED ON BEARDS?

All of the Melanin Haircare products are great for women, men, and children of all ages and hair types! Many bearded customers enjoy using the Melanin Haircare products to nourish and moisturize while encouraging healthy facial hair growth.

CAN I USE YOUR PRODUCTS IF I AM PREGNANT?

All of our products are non-toxic and formulated with all-natural ingredients along with safe synthetics, but we do recommend consulting with your physician if you are hesitant to use any product.

DO YOUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN ANY ADDED FRAGRANCES?

None of our products contain any added fragrances, but you’ll find a scent that is naturally occurring from each product’s blend of effective ingredients.

WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF YOUR PRODUCTS?

All of the Melanin Haircare products have a shelf life of 12 months once opened, but they can last a bit longer. As long as your products are stored in room-temperature and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and heat, just use them to your discreti

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SAFE FOR BABIES? DO YOU HAVE A TEAR-FREE FORMULATION?

We do not formulate our products to be specifically tear-free at this time. However, all of our products are made with natural and non-toxic ingredients that can be used for the entire family, including babies and children of all ages!

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS ORGANIC?

Melanin Haircare products are natural and non-toxic, but not certified organic.