Salty Susan has you covered this summer
A kiwi summer can be relentless, the sun is scorching and the water is deliciously warm. Although it’s a gorgeous combination and epitomises a kiwi summer, UV rays and salt water can be damaging for your skin and hair.
Orla spent her whole life in the ocean, not too concerned about the long-term effects that it was having on her hair. Until about three years ago when she realised something needed to change; her hair was damaged, brittle and dull. After spending many hours looking for a product that would protect her hair from her love of the ocean without causing any harm to the place she loved so much, she wound up with zero results.
With a background in medicinal medicine and plant based skincare she thought, why not create something myself; and with that Salty Susan was born - good for your hair and the planet! At first the process involved lots of trial and error and feedback. There were successes along the way and also lessons learned, but Orla slowly perfected her first product, Ocean Hair Rehab.
The spray is designed to nourish, protect, strengthen and detangle your hair after spending time in the ocean. It was an instant hit, especially within the wahine surf community in New Zealand. After the success of this first product, the Salty Susan range has gradually expanded to now include hair growth oils, repair oils, shampoo and more.
Everything Salty Susan is created with Mother Nature and sustainability in mind. Reducing as much unnecessary plastic and packaging as possible has been a core value for the business. All ingredients are sourced locally and certified organic, and all products are handmade in Mangawhai.
The future for Salty Susan is exciting and expansive, with products now available in Australian stores. The brand plans on showing the world that you can have gorgeous hair while enjoying spending time in the ocean and caring for it too; you really can have it all!
Salty Susan is a staple in beach and beauty bags around New Zealand. You can find her online or in surf shops around the country.
www.SaltySusan.co | hello@SaltySusan.co.nz