Our Story
Arise and Shine Cosmetics started as an answer to prayer so that Natasha Briscoe could generate an income to stay in the home and home-school her children. Her son became lactose intolerant and she became very careful about what products she would give to her family. Natasha often found herself reading and questioning the ingredients used in both food and cosmetic preparations. After being shocked by so many unnecessary and poor quality ingredients in her hair pomade, she decided to create her own hair care range. Research began in 2006 and in 2008 after training in Cosmetic Legislation the first products were certified for public benefit. "We saw the need among African-Caribbean women to embrace their glory before it became a widely appreciated belief that natural is not only best, but beautiful too."
On our journey we discovered that many women had forgotten how to care for afro hair. So Arise and Shine Cosmetics have been further researching and supporting them through
We only use the absolute best quality ingredients sourced for our formulas. What we sell to you is what we use in our own hair! We understand the culture of Afro hair and the need for it to look good and be strong and healthy.
Our aim is to help you as you BUILD not just beautiful hair, but a beautiful MINDSET about who you are, that will naturally compliment YOUR crowning GLORY.
On our journey we discovered that many women had forgotten how to care for afro hair. So Arise and Shine Cosmetics have been further researching and supporting them through
- Educational Leaflets
- Hair Management Presentations
- Product Parties
- Educational Youth Sessions (suitable for youth clubs/youth projects)
- Workshops
- Even a Friendly Chat
- And our sort after product range made with herbs, butters and unrefined oils.
We only use the absolute best quality ingredients sourced for our formulas. What we sell to you is what we use in our own hair! We understand the culture of Afro hair and the need for it to look good and be strong and healthy.
Our aim is to help you as you BUILD not just beautiful hair, but a beautiful MINDSET about who you are, that will naturally compliment YOUR crowning GLORY.