Beauties are you ready for some inspiration? We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome InnerSoul Hair Oil, the brand has attracted multiple accolades and generated a lot of excitement among a community that is actively seeking healthier, more natural alternatives to the beauty products targeted at women with multi-textured hair textures.
So of course we had to take the opportunity to pick the brain of their founder, Nasreen P. Bhatt, to find out about what motivated her to create these much-needed products, how she chooses and sources!
Nasreen P. Bhatt, the Founder of Innersoulhairoil, a strong independent driven woman who has accomplished many achievements academically specializing in health occupations first and for most. Despite Nasreen’s childhood family obstacles and struggles in life to get to where she is today she has always believed that no storm lasts forever. Nasreen had her share and here she stands still tall and stable. Nasreen’s mother who grew up in a small village in Southeast Asia taught her the beauty of survival using the natural ingredients from mother nature as the best medicine and she has always carried that with her. Nasreen has a science and agricultural background from Delaware valley college where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Growing up Nasreen was always the girl who would mix up things to make it form together somehow… Nasreen has always been a very creative woman and always loved to put this and that together to make it form something, it didn’t matter what it was. That’s how Nasreen believed that it just works. You’ll get something out of it.
InnerSoul Hair Oil
InnerSoul Hair Oil is an all-natural home remedy to help nourish and restore the texture and growth of damaged hair. This is made from drying out a coconut that produces a natural oil mixed with Indian gooseberries and vegetables such as sesame, canola, cottonseed, rose herb and mineral oil. Before use, the coconut is filtered and purified to remove the fruits oils. This will aid as a Nourishment for dry scalp and a great source of vitamin C. InnerSoul’s main focus is to rejuvenate the scalp for healthier and more stronger hair growth. InnerSoul Hair Oil will give anyone a calm and relaxed feeling as the natural ingredients work to replenish the original hair into a more stronger and healthier hair leaving a beautiful shine to every strand. So why not take care of what matters and revitalize your beauty while revitalizing your Soul.
How did Innersoulhairoil come into your Mind?
Innersoulhairoil came to my mind after many many years of going to the salon each week and doing all kinds of crazy things with my hair. I was once this girl who was feeling stressed about my hair because it wasn’t what I was used to and I’m like No I gotta get this back together somehow someway. I have put excess heat, color and so many chemical products that it just wouldn’t grow past a certain length and it would leave me frustrated.
Why hair products and not any other beauty products?
Hair to me is a really big deal “I mean it should be for everyone” it is your crown right…. so I sat one night and thinking and reflecting on my childhood and how my mom does everything from scratch till this day and I reverted to what she used to do to my hair growing up. She would always Oil my hair each week to make sure it was nice and shiny and healthy. Then one night I said to myself why not recreate my own hair oil but more of what I can include that I believe is more efficient and will work no matter the weather and for all Hair types. This is something I’ve been used to and so I gathered all the ingredients and tested it out each week to finally see the changes that were happening with my hair after having it blonde for months was incredible.
What makes Inner Soul Hair different? Tell us 3 things you love about the oil?
The key thing that makes Inner Soul Hair Oil is the beauty of how relaxing it is when you put it on. It is a very light oil that I wanted so it sits well on the hair follicles. The name I choose was for it, I believe is a name that comes from a natural and healthy view of beauty and embracing what you are born with. It just is a great feeling knowing that your hair is still beautiful before you ruined it and it still can be beautiful if you just take care of it properly with the right vitamin C of course. So I started doing scalp treatments with my version of hair oil each week and didn’t go to the salon anymore. I said I’ll just see how this works and after 3-4 months it was growing like crazy and so healthy I was getting so many compliments Inner Soul Hair Oil is completely chemical-free and just natural ingredients that are needed for the body. We all need care in all aspects and all areas of this life starting with how you feel inside and so Inner Soul Hair Oil was a perfect name. Three things I love about Inner Soul Hair Oil is that you can take it with you anywhere for all occasions, the smell is very natural and herbal where it has a root of home I feel, And it’s not so greasy like some oils.
How do you make sure you keep your clients happy and satisfied?
How I keep my clients happy is by communicating with them on any questions and answering their concerns. I even follow back at times to re-ask them “hey how is your hair doing” are you seeing any changes”…. and they are so happy and excited I can tell. They feel beautiful than before and it’s a great feeling for me and I appreciate that when I get smiles and hearts. Lol.
How do you make sure people find your products? And where can they buy it?
Website www.innersoulhairoil.com and on the Instagram page has the Two store locations locally that anyone can purchase my product here in town and I have a window poster and the price of how much it is ($14.99) so they are aware of that.
Who are your clients? Describe them?
My clients are so diverse I love it. Women men and children from all ages and all cultures of all ethnicities around the world are inquiring about it and have purchased Inner Soul Hair Oil , It’s so amazing to see the way Inner Soul Hair Oil is working on every hair type and texture changing how people feel about really embracing their natural beauty and that is my ultimate goal is to make everyone feel good even if you are in sweats.
How would you describe your leadership style and what has made it so effective?
My leadership style is very natural and genuine so I feel like people can relate to me. I’m human just like everyone else and I have been through some hard struggles but I’ve always dealt with everything in a positive outlook… There’s been times I’ve been very low especially growing up and without a strong support system when I really need it and for that reason, I am so strong mentally and emotionally. It’s just something you become numb too after a while where you are alone and the only hope you have is to move forward for you no matter your circumstances. I always had a very good work ethic in putting my whole self out there in completing any task so it’s just something for me when I put my mind to it I’m going to give it my all.
What have been your biggest Successes?
My biggest success so far has been helping so many people who suffer from dandruff and psoriasis to severe itchy scalp. Innersoulhairoil has helped over 400 women men and children in the Past 10 Months to feel more confident in their natural hair care routine, restoring dry brittle ends and overall hydration of hair for healthier growth.
What are your current areas of focus?
My current area of focus is for everyone to feel good in the hair they are born with. To keep a healthy glow about themselves without the artificial beauty products that they think they need. To bring back the self-esteem of how people truly feel inside just being free of all the glitz and glam. You are who you are and no matter your Story in life you have a purpose to feel worthy and value your own self exactly how you are.
Share some advice from your work experience?
Some advice from my work experience would be that believe in what you already know. Really feel out what it is that you love and love doing. For me, it’s making people feel happy about themselves and embracing what you got. Support is very important even if its just one person you can count on to push you to the best of your ability.
![From Music to Perfume: How did your background as a music teacher influence your transition into perfumery, and how do you incorporate your musical sensibilities into creating fragrances? I’ve always thought in terms of metaphors, and music has many that can be related to perfumery! Beyond just thinking in terms of top, middle and base notes [soprano/alto/tenor in choir], I approach each fragrant idea as a composition. When documenting my ideas, song structures often come to mind. As the scent brief is visited, I meditate on what the fragrance should convey - do I want to create an accord or a “chord” of fragrance note combinations? Do I want an a capella soloist (a particular ingredient to stand out more than others?) Many of my thoughts regarding song composition transfers to my scent formulation process, with me treating each note as an intentional soliloquy at some point.
Brand Origin: What inspired you to start Pink MahogHany in 2005, and how has your vision for the brand evolved since its inception?
An avid lover of all things pleasantly scented (with slight modesty), looking back in retrospect, it’s no huge surprise that I’ve created an indie perfume house with just an idea to provide unique options for those who may be sensitive to unnecessary pungency. Initially, I just wanted to evaluate various blends to note their aroma profiles when “played” together…it wasn’t until I had friends and family asking if I knew of brands that catered to those who may be on the more olfactory sensitive side, that I really began to take my research more seriously. In the almost 20 years that Pink MahogHany has been in existence, our micro visions for the brand have evolved to larger territory. Where Pink MahogHany used to only be a personal brand, we are now also a bespoke formulation service provider to other indie brands seeking unique fragrance offerings for their products. These products range from (but are not limited to) perfumes, candles, body butters and lip balms. Ingredient Transparency: You emphasize transparency and the use of desirable ingredients in your products. How do you select your ingredients, and what challenges have you faced in maintaining this standard?
Being an indie brand often comes with a set of assumptions and misconceptions - one of them being more negative than positive as it relates to ingredients used. There is a lot of “fluff” in the industry with labeling falsification. Because fragrance formulas are a trade secret, not every molecular breakdown of a material has to be noted on the ingredient label (it would be incredibly long), but we at Pink MahogHany™️ adhere strongly to the IFRA [International Fragrance Regulatory Association] regulations that state for common and potential allergens to be listed on our ingredient label. We’ve taken this a step further to also include these ingredients listed on our website to promote further transparency, all while protecting our intellectual property. Unfortunately, we’ve had companies to unethically sell lesser expensive “dupes” of our artisan perfumes, so as a way to create a better authenticity stamp, we make it our duty to be honest about our claims. If our perfume says “Rose Bulgaria”, it is in fact just that and not a component of rose being passed off as the source material. Collaborations and Custom Scents: Can you share more about your work with private label clients? What excites you most about creating custom scent solutions for other indie brands? I could easily sum this up in one word and say “Funding.” True, there is money out there, but I’m always thinking outside the box. Having a program that has an “Each One Fund One” mentality doesn’t exist (that I’ve been made aware of). Bootstrapping can be quite the challenge, even when you’ve reached the 6-figure mark annually. Competition to be seen and set apart is extremely high, so having quality packaging and branding is a must. There are lots of factors to consider, though when desiring to make upgrades. If there were a unique, tier-geared funding operation available, it would help perfume brands offset packaging and bulk material costs in the beginning stages.
Industry Challenges: What are some of the biggest challenges you've faced as an independent fragrance house, and how have you overcome them to grow your brand? As the brand continues on the path of organic growth, I would like to expand our reach into schools, offering perfumery as an arts elective for middle and high school. I’d love to partner with botanists, farmers and horticulturists directly to grow and source raw materials for the students to work with in the creation of tinctures. My passion is getting back to nature as best as possible, as nature was my first “scent experience” as a child. We would also love to witness our fragrance creations being used to scent model homes, our focus diffuser blends being used in automobile dealerships as well as partner with Air Bnb and boutique hotels that specialize in highlighting minority, indie brands. Personal Journey: How has your personal experience, particularly as a divorced mother and someone who has experienced the loss of a child, shaped your approach to life and your work in perfumery?
Because I homeschool my twin sons, we are together a lot more than most, so one thing we all do is have moments of sharing where a neutral “floor” is laid to converse about anything. Though they are quite communicative by nature, I realize that sometimes I can be in work mode so much that it spills over into what should be our quality time. My sons see the authentic me and learn how to communicate through seeing authenticity. I’ve learned not to feel as if I have to be the epitome of perfection but allow them to see my imperfections vulnerably but with discernment. Having had two traumatic experiences pretty close together has taught me how to truly slow down and enjoy the simplicities of life - igniting a spiritual aspect that I’ve always carried but never fully explored…until Kenji’s sudden passing (2018.) Grief has a way of catapulting us into a quest for more meaningfulness in both life and business. After Kenji’s passing and my processing through the initial stages of grief, I was able to incorporate our spiritual bond into Pink MahogHany by way of essential oil diffuser blends for both focus and sleep and most recently aromatic perfume elixirs. It’s been quite the process channeling the void of his physical presence, but I also have peace knowing he can be honored in a great way through scent. I noticed once I began to be more open and receptive to spiritual signs, synchs and “winks”, more ideas began to flow. It’s been this way since his transition. Emotional Expression: Fragrance is often tied to memories and emotions. How does your personal life influence the fragrances you create, and do you have a particular scent that holds special meaning to you? My creative process is much more alchemic now, and I include Kenji by talking out loud to him, believe it or not. I’m a firm believer that when our loved ones transition from the physical plane, they are still present - just in another form. I choose to keep his memory alive by not pretending he never existed (even if for a brief period of time). I am working (slowly) on a book and accompanying fragrance, but I know it will require me to revisit some memories I’m not quite ready for, so until then, his big brothers will launch their debut fragrance, The Peaceful Tiger (they chose the name.) I’ve learned that even in what we consider “small things”, our transitioned loved ones want to be recognized and acknowledged. When the twins and I designed their fragrance label (with a designer out of the country that didn’t know anything about me personally), we had issues with the graphic - so much so that the designer asked if they could rework the design. When they sent the proof for approval, the Tiger was not only younger but sleeping, with an uncanny, angelic resemblance to baby Kenji! Becoming more aware and being more sensitive to my intention for launching a fragrance has definitely made room for more divine situations like these to occur. Healing Through Scent: In what ways has creating fragrances been a form of healing or expression for you, especially after the loss of your son, Kenji Mwamba? I know my sons may not necessarily want to be perfumers, but they definitely have an entrepreneurial heart. My desire is that whatever they decide to pursue (acting, script-writing, music or architecture), they know that anything is possible with the right amount of determination, grit, belief and immersion. One reason I chose to homeschool is so they could enjoy learning without restraint and have ample time to devote to their own separate passions and it still be fun. They know Pink MahogHany is theirs if they want it (many, many years from now - lol), and we are already discussing business structures for whatever they choose their role to be once I retire. Work-Life Balance: How do you find balance between your professional responsibilities and personal well-being, and what self-care practices do you prioritize? I’m not just a perfumer; I’m also a consumer, and self-care is huge for me. I often take salt baths to reset my energy and clear my mind after being around large groups of people or free a long day. I’m a habitual perfume sampler, and I have so many to choose from to wear as my “nightcap.” Even if just for 10-15 minutes, I cherish each moment I’m able to have some “me-time.” When time and co-parenting schedules permit, I’m definitely on a flight somewhere to indulge in some delicious food and mouth-watering mocktails!](https://www.womenontopp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_3812-1200x720.jpeg)
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