We had the good fortune of connecting with Ciara Imani May and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ciara, what is the most important factor behind your success?
I think the key to Rebundle’s success lies in the unwavering support of individuals who resonate with our mission. For years, Black women endured scalp issues with synthetic hair, an overlooked problem. As a Black woman, I understand this intimately, and Rebundle has garnered attention by addressing this long-neglected issue within our community. Our commitment extends to transparent communication, online presence, and responsive customer service. We differentiate ourselves by actively involving those who wear extensions in our processes, acknowledging the industry’s historical oversight. Rebundle tackles not only material-related concerns but also challenges ingrained in the beauty industry.

What should our readers know about your business?

I created Rebundle out of a need for non-toxic hair extensions, and also to address the environmental and health disparities that disproportionately affect the Black community. Rebundle’s hero product, braidbetter, is a non-toxic and sustainable alternative to synthetic hair extensions and is 100% biodegradable, derived from banana fibers.

It wasn’t easy, the most difficult obstacle I’ve faced in my career was trying to convey to people why this problem was worth investing in and paying attention to, and how many women and people who wear braids are being affected. I think that once I honed in on that message and was clear on why this was a problem, it became more clear for others. Now, we don’t have to do as much convincing, and in turn, we pave the way for any competitors that enter the market.

Most synthetic hair is made by extruding plastic filaments, such as PVC, in different parts of Asia. As far as the consumer can tell, there’s very little differentiation between brands, and nearly impossible to contact the brands should you experience any scalp irritation or worse. Rebundle aims to be intentional about how we make ourselves available through customer service and being transparent about the ingredients and development process behind our products.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I actually don’t live in Colorado, but I’ve visited before and I would take a friend to check out my favorite neighborhoods: RiNo, LoHi, Cherry Creek, and the Highlands. We’d explore each neighborhood each day for some good food and local shops. A few restaurants I’d take them to would be Le French, which is Black-owned, El Five, Tavernetta, and Pinche Tacos. For drinks, I prefer to go someplace with a great atmosphere, like the Barcelona Wine Bar, Ay Papi, Chez Rock, and Forget Me Not. We’d also visit my favorite museums, Meow Wolf and the Contemporary Art Museum. At the Contemporary Art Museum, I like to sit and have a few cocktails on their rooftop. I think my last must-see place to take a friend to would be a Denver Nuggets game.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My mom!

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