A professional haircare brand born from the Black salon community to serve all textured hair types.
ORIGIN
USA
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in Chicago in 1991 by Terri Gardner, Mizani was created to meet the needs of Black stylists and consumers for premium, salon-quality products. The brand’s name means “balance” in Swahili, reflecting its core philosophy of creating equilibrium between moisture and strength to maintain healthy textured hair. Mizani’s heritage is deeply connected to community empowerment, inspired by Gardner’s father, a key figure in Chicago’s civil rights history. Now part of L'Oréal’s Professional Products Division, the brand continues its mission to provide expert care for all curl patterns, from loose waves to tight coils.