Summary
Charlotte Mensah, known as a leading hairstylist, owns the Hair Lounge salon in London. She developed her own hair care line using Manketti oil to cater to the needs of clients with afro and textured hair. Mensah focuses on sustainability and supporting African women who supply the oil.
Key Facts
- Charlotte Mensah started the Hair Lounge salon in London in 1999 with a grant from The King's Trust.
- Her salon has a high-profile clientele, including celebrities like Jada Smith and Erykah Badu.
- Mensah is the first Black woman inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame.
- She published a guide to Black hair called “Good Hair” in 2020.
- Mensah developed a hair care line featuring Manketti oil after discovering it in the Serengeti.
- She ensures her products are sustainable, using recycled glass and sourcing ingredients from Africa.
- Mensah is committed to creating jobs for African women involved in sourcing the oil.
