What is porosity?
There is quite a bit of talk in the natural hair community about “hair porosity.” But, what does this mean and how does it affect your hair care ritual? To fully understand this term, let’s take a look at the definition of the root word for porosity: “porous.”...
Who knew the same ingredient used to thicken jams and jellies could provide such poppin' curl definition?! Fruit pectin is a plant-based powder (derived from the cell walls of fruits and vegetables) that helps create gels. When added to hair products, it shows amazing curl-clumping and styling abilities...
I know what you’re thinking...“Alcohol on my hair? NO WAY. It goes against everything I stand for!” While it is true that some alcohols can contribute to dryness and frizz, did you know that there are types of alcohols, known as fatty alcohols, that do the complete opposite?...
Most of us in the natural and/or curly hair community have stumbled upon the term ‘co-washing’ at some point - but what exactly is it? And should we be doing it?
What is co-wash?
Co-wash is short for 'conditioner wash,' which refers to washing your hair and scalp with conditioner rather than shampoo...
Horsetail, otherwise known as shavegrass is rich in hair-loving minerals such as silica, selenium, magnesium and potassium, which all contribute to hair health. It is actually the most abundant source of silica in the entire plant kingdom...
Jasmine flowers are known for their beauty and aromatherapeutic benefits, such as relieving stress and uplifting moods. Jasmine oils & extracts are even known to have aphrodisiac effects, but they also have amazing benefits for your hair and skin...
Who knew the roots attached to these pretty little flowers could pack such a punch? Marshmallow root is one of our favorite hair-loving herbs, because it is so multi-functional! Not only does it help detangle, moisturize and soften hair - it has anti-inflammatory properties...
Hey, there! Bree here - owner & founder of Omiaje.
People ask me all the time (after struggling to pronounce it 😂), "What does Omiaje mean?"
Omiaje (Oh - mee - ah - jae) is feminine energy, which resides in all of us. It's the essence of love, prosperity, creativity and beauty.
I say that our products are handmade with love because they truly are. Every step, from the ideas, to the formulation...
