As a new mum living in Kenya, I spent years searching for hair care products that were not only gentle and safe for children, but also as clean, natural, and nourishing as possible. Time and time again — as many parents might relate to — a well-meaning shop attendant, a friend, or a YouTube review would direct me to imported products section. And while some of them worked, dealing with fluctuating exchange rates, irregular supply, and uncertainty about ingredients left me wondering: are there any locally made products that meet both our children’s hair needs and our high standards for health, safety, and ingredient quality? And if they are available – are they consistently available – in other words – are they available on the market long enough to make an impact on my child’s hair routine?