Host a Special Donation Drive

Did you know that hair care products for Black and textured hair are often hard
to find?

This issue is especially significant for the Black community experiencing homelessness in King County. Although only 6% of King County’s population identifies as Black, 19% of those experiencing homelessness identified as such.

In February we are collecting Black hair care products to ensure everyone has access to the products they need.

Support this initiative by donating black hair products.

1. Shop online from our Amazon wishlist and have the products sent directly to us.

2. Bring your donations to our Donation Center. Email Megan Duncan for details. 

Make it a double win by purchasing from local Black-owned hair stores and local brands (see list below).

Why Black Hair Care Matters

 

Black hair types encompass various textures and protective styles. Hair has long been considered sacred in African culture and society both past and present. During the slave trade, it was a common practice for captured Africans to have their heads shaved – beginning the dark history of cultural erasure and hair discrimination. Hair played a significant role in communication and survival during slavery. Enslaved Black women often used specific braid patterns to represent escape routes for freedom. Furthermore, enslaved Black women frequently braided seeds & rice into the hair of those who were in bondage so that they could have food on their journey’s. As we celebrate Black liberation on Juneteenth, we seek to honor the legacy of Black hair that has carried on for generations.

Support local businesses

Local Black-Owned Hair Stores

Emerald City Naturals 

QueenCare Products

Legacy Hair & Beauty Supply 

Local Black-Owned Hair Brand

Beyond the Curls

Retail at Marlene’s Market & Deli at Federal Way

Popular Black Hair Brands

Camille Rose
Retail at Target, Walmart, Macy’s

Alaffia
Retail at Amazon, Safeway

Curls
Retail at Target, Sally Beauty, Ulta Beauty

PATTERN Beauty
Retail at Macy’s, Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Amazon

Mixed Chicks
Retail at Sally Beauty, Target, Ulta Beauty

Cantu Beauty
Retail at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, Sally Beauty