Our Mission

At TRIYBE our mission is to create awareness, action, and advocacy around the safety and wellbeing of Black Heritage hair care products and practices.

Without data, this research cannot succeed your participation matters.
From completing our questionnaire to joining In The Lab workshops, In ther Barbers Chair  or open discussions, every contribution helps build the evidence needed to shape safer, healthier futures for our communities.

7 Minutes of your time 

Take the Survey:👉 https://form.fillout.com/t/kSeko1hku7us

Why This Research Matters

Hair care is a billion-pound industry  yet Black Heritage consumers are often left out of the conversation when it comes to product safety and regulation.

In the UK, Black women represent around 10% of total hair-care spending, while making up only 2% of the population. Despite this, studies reveal that products marketed to Black women are more likely to contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) substances that interfere with the body’s hormone systems and may affect reproductive health, metabolism, and even hair growth.

Research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that 45 endocrine-disrupting or asthma-related chemicals were detected in products marketed to Black women and girls. Another study showed that people who regularly used certain hair oils, relaxers, and leave-in conditioners had 16–32% higher levels of hormone-disrupting substances in their bodies.

These chemicals  including phthalates, parabens, and synthetic fragrances  can mimic or block hormones, disrupting the delicate balance that influences hair growth cycles. Over time, this exposure may contribute to hair thinning, scalp irritation, fibroids, and hormonal imbalances.

Our research seeks to address these inequalities by combining community led research where your voice and experiences matter,  heritage, and scientific investigation to drive awareness, accountability, and change. Through education, data, and collaboration, we aim to ensure that Black hair care become safer, transparent, and health-focused.