Qhemet Biologics
Frustrated by attempts to manage her newly natural dry, damaged hair and scalp, the founder and product developer for Qhemet Biologics decided to create a line of quality, effective, tradition inspired products for health conscious consumers. Launched in 2004 after two years of a massive research and development phase, Qhemet Biologics has definitely become a brand to watch. Clutch spoke with Qhemet Biologics founder about how she got started and to give us the scoop on her up and coming brand.
How did the name come about?
Qhemet is an ancient Egyptian name, a collective noun that literally means black. That language system was consonantal so it appeared as KMT.
What’s the story behind Qhemet Biologics?
I wanted to create a product line that reflected my profound respect for indigenous beauty traditions, was nature based and effectively addressed the needs of coarse, dry hair. One of the destructive aspects of the Diaspora was the loss of many of our oral traditions including the knowledge regarding the proper care of our hair. Although I came into this with a Masters Degree in history, developing the line provided an opportunity to further explore the traditional hair and beauty materials used by our ancestors. Another factor was the state of my hair which was dry, coarse and tangled instead of the soft, cottony hair I’d envisioned after becoming natural. None of the products I’d tried delivered manageability or softness. Qhemet Biologics was created from a need for a line of products for demanding hair that contained the ingredients that had kept our hair soft and manageable throughout the centuries.
How does the ingredients in your products help maintain or rebuild healthy hair and skin?
The historical record points to a long history of use for Castor, Olive, Grapeseed, Sesame, Moringa, Blackseed and Palm Nut Oils in Africa and surrounding areas. We also used botanicals such as Aloe, Geranium, Chamomile, Amla, Fenugreek, Hibiscus and Honeybush in hair, skin and scalp preparations. These are the primary ingredients used in my products. They possess superior softening, conditioning and regenerative properties. I also incorporate pure organic MSM because it’s an excellent source of sulfur which is essential to the formation of the amino acids responsible for soft, supple hair and smooth skin. Chemical treatments deplete the bulb of its sulfur content hence the dry new growth and scab hair many of us experience. Qhemet Biologics is the first line for ethnic hair to incorporate MSM sulfur into its products. This ingredient helps jump start the growth of strong, healthy hair.
What makes Qhemet Biologics different?
Probably the strong focus on the ethnobotanical record, the unique herbal blends and the incorporation of MSM. The products are also free of mineral oil, lanolin, silicones, phthalates, formaldehyde donor preservatives and SLS surfactants. All of the ingredients are carefully selected based on their historic and therapeutic value.
Clutch has already made Qhemet Biologics a product staple, but why should others purchase your phenomenal line?
The customer feedback I receive is so emotional. Many of us want to embrace our natural texture but feel discouraged by a lack of information and effective products. Qhemet Biologics consists of high performance products developed with the goal of making the maintenance and management of natural hair simple and effortless, just as it used to be.
What’s included in your product line?
Plant based moisturizers and conditioners, mineral oil-free pomades, SLS-free shampoos, 100% natural and vegan baby and child care products and natural soaps and body butters.
What’s in the future for Qhemet Biologics?
Expansion. I’m excited about the development and launch of new products and look forward to expanding into health food stores and salons.
1. Olive Castile - Baby Wash, $9, 2. Honeybush Hair Tea Soft Hold Gel - 8 FL OZ., $14, 3. Fertile Crescent - Nourishing Body Butter, $12.99, 4. Soap of Alep, $8, 5. Amla Oil Nourishing Pomade, $16, 6. Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm, $12-$16, 7. Amla & Olive Heavy Cream - 8 FL. OZ., $16, 8.Aquis Waffle Weave Microfiber Hair Towel, $16.50, Qhemet Biologics
To purchase Qhemet Biologics log-on now to QhemetBiologics.com, Curlicious.com and Mariposa-Import.com
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Ok!! What do you know about Qhemet! This line is wonderful! Being natural this is one of my favorite brands. I should have known Clutch would be on it enough to feature QB. Please keep up the good work featuring products made by our people for our people! Beautiful!
I love Qhemet B. too! All my favorites are all listed too…lol. I loved the interview - it’s so inspiring and smart. It was a well needed history lesson!
The Qhemet product line is the best I’ve come across in 20 years. Finally satisfied!
I Love Qhemet and I happy to see them featured.
Great interview! I have been natural for almost 3 years now and was very fortunate to find Qhemet Biologics about 3 months into my journey. I have also purchased the baby care line, which is yummy. I am a very satisfied customer and wish the company continued success.
Her products are my favorite. I keep checking her website regularly to see what new products will be coming out as the ones she has are all amazing my hair loves them. My favorites are the detangler and the Heavy Cream I could not live without these 2 in my life. It took one sample pack and I am hooked :-) Great article and I hope she stays in business for a long time as I do not want to go no where else. My hair loves them.
Qhemet Biologics products are the best for kinky, coily hair. The Amla and Olive Heavy Cream is the “it” product — it does what it does, and I can’t do without it!
I love her products! I am a major fan of the Alma and Olive heavy cream and the Olive oil detangler. I recently bought the Wheatgrass shampoo, I have not tried it yet but I heard it is wonderful. QB also inspired me to become a vegan so that’s another reason I love her product. This interview was well said and I am happy that there’s an honest and healthy product out there for our hair!!
does anyone know how this smells
Okay I’m like the biggest fan, okay maybe not the biggest fan(LOL) but one of the BIGGEST fan of Qhemetics. What can I say , other than every product is true to my hair. I love, love her products and the fragance is pleasant. Oh might I add I’m on 3rd year using her products.
Thanks to Nappturality I found out about Qhemet. Nothing comes close, I love love love her stuff. My favs are the olive and honey hydrating balm and the amla and olive heavy cream. Never has anything made my hair so luscious.
I love Qhemet products. It is NOT just for natural hair either. I have relaxed hair and my hair is always soft,moisturized, and easy to style because of Qhemet’s products.
I absolutely love QB! For a while I was becoming frustrated with my hair. It was dry and hard at times. I didn’t know how dry and hard my hair was until I started using QB! I found out about QB on Nappturality.com, and of all the natural hair products I’ve used (and there have only been 2 lines, including QB), QB is hands-down the best!
I too love QB products. My staples are the Amla & Olive Heavy Cream and the Olive Cream Detangler. Both products work very well together on my hair. With these products, my hair is kept moisturized in between my weekly shampoos. Qhemet Biologics is the best hands down!!
Would like to know if you sell your products specifically the “Amla and Olive Oil Heavy Cream” in a retail store in Detroit, Michgan or surrounding area.
Thank You
I just want to say that I absoutely Love, Love, Love all the QB products!! I am so happy that I found a product that finally works for my natural hair. I have been natural for almost 1 yr. and in the beginning my hair was dry and brittle. Nothing that I tried seem to give me the moisture that my hair starved for. Believe me thru the months of my natural journey I have tried so many products that promised to deliver but nothing, I mean nothing has come close to QB. I am so happy to have these products in my life. It is truly a Blessing…………I finally found my staple products and I don’t see myself using anything else.
Thank You QB!!!
I totally agree with all that has been wriiten regarding QB products. They are designed to add moisture, condition and ehance the over all look for healthy natural hair. Thanks again for your integrity and didication to being true to your commitment in this endeavor. Every change or product that is no longer in stock you replace with the same quality that sets your products above the rest. Continue to stay true and maintain your intergrity and consistency in delivering these fine products to women of color.
Hello!
I’m really looking for a chemical free product for my hair..u see in may of 08 i dyed my hair, then a month after i used a hair relaxer (bad idea)i lost so much of my hair i almost went completely bald, and i haven’t used anything after..and my hair is growing and growing but i really need to do something to it, when i straighten it i don’t like it feels so frizzy and stiff..i wanted to know if this product is safe to use after what happened to me..i would really appreciate it if you give me information about it. Thank you!
Is the Qhemet Biologics website no longer available? I’ve been trying to access it for the past few days, but I keep getting a message that the page cannot be displayed.
Check it now. It was down because she was relaunching it. The new one looks nice.
I have been trying to buy this product for 2 years (i live in Spain) W:O:W: TODAY!!!! I bought from Qhemet online Amla & Olive Heavy Cream… Oh! I am excited… at last I can get to try it.
Before it was delivery restricted (to EU) or always out of stock.
Baited breath for a silky summer…