Umthi

Natural beauty products made to nourish your hair.

My passions and heritage combine to bring you Umthi… your best haircare friend.

As the source for the commonly used South African English word ‘muti’, the Zulu and Xhosa term ‘Umuthi’ literally translates as tree. Often pronounced as Umthi, it is associated with medicines and herbal blends that work wonders on both body and mind.

Always intrigued by the ‘alchemy’ of natural medicine, I revisited my fascination with herbs such as fenugreek when I experienced my own hair care issues. Bursting with hair and skin care goodies such as Vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid, potassium, and calcium-rich amino acids, fenugreek is just one fabulous example of the nourishingly natural extracts I work with.

There are many incredible ingredients that you’re already familiar with. Aloe vera and soothing rose can reduce inflammation of the scalp. Comforting shea butter appears in most of my products. Originating from the nut of the celebrated African Shea Tree, this is one fatty ingredient you shouldn’t cut down on. No diet required!