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At Kemetri, we do not formulate randomly. Every oil, butter, herb, and essence in our line is selected through intention, ancestral wisdom, and scientific understanding of Afro-textured hair . Our ingredients are not trends—they are tools of restoration , chosen to nourish the follicle, strengthen the strand, protect the crown, and elevate the ritual of self-care. This is the living chemistry behind Kemetri. Our Signature Carrier Oils (The Nutrient Transport System) These oil

This version is designed to protect the integrity of locs while still delivering medicinal scalp care. Preparation Differences Prepare marshmallow root and slippery elm tea the same way. Strain the tea completely  to ensure no herbal particles remain. Add all ingredients to a double boiler as above. While still very warm: Sift through a fine mesh strainer Then strain again through a nut-milk bag This will significantly reduce herbal residue. How to Use on Locs Apply ONLY to t

For Loose Natural Hair, Curls, Coils & Protective Styles (Not for Locs) This cleanser is designed to nourish, soften, cleanse, and protect  the hair from root to tip using the Earth’s gifts in their purest form. Ingredients African Black Soap (size appropriate for your hair length) Marshmallow Root tea (base cleanser) Slippery Elm tea (base cleanser) Raw Honey Sidr Root Powder Aloe Vera Powder Shea Butter or  Mango Butter Optional: Additional natural oils (castor, jojoba, oli

For generations, Black soap has been one of the most sacred and effective cleansing agents for Afro-textured hair. Derived from plant ash, botanicals, and natural oils, Black soap is a living cleanser —rich in minerals, balancing to the scalp, and powerful enough to cleanse without stripping the hair of its sacred moisture. Afro-textured hair thrives when its natural oils are preserved, not removed. Black soap works in harmony with the scalp’s biology to cleanse debris, detox

Our History: Built on Legacy, Resilience, and Vision Long before Black hair care was recognized by mainstream science or commerce, African American entrepreneurs were experimenting, formulating, healing, and building empires from kitchen laboratories and community networks. Our journey is rooted in that sacred tradition—one pioneered most powerfully by Madam C.J. Walker , and carried forward by countless Black visionaries who transformed necessity into innovation. Madam C.J.

At Kemetri, we nourish the hair to give your hair the nourishment it needs to feed your crown , supplying what the strands and follicles require to remain flexible, resilient, and alive. We fortify the locs to protect the sacred structure of Afro textured hair , strengthening what has been intentionally cultivated over time. We grace the gifts we've been given because Black hair is not merely a style— our hair is an inheritance, our signature, and our spiritual expression of

We use the Earth’s gifts and natural bounties  because Black hair thrives on the same elemental sources that sustain life itself— minerals from the soil, oils from seeds, moisture from water, and energy from the sun . These natural resources provide bioavailable nutrients that the hair and scalp can truly recognize, absorb, and utilize. The Earth offers: Plant oils and butters  to seal moisture and prevent dehydration Herbal extracts  to stimulate the scalp and support follic