Young King provides plant‑based hair and skin essentials specifically formulated for textured hair, offering vegan, sulfate‑free, paraben‑free, mineral oil‑free, and phthalate‑free products safe for boys, teens, and adult men. Their curated bundles and individual styling items—such as creams, pomades, detanglers, and hydration sprays—cover curls, locs, waves, and twists, enabling healthy hair maintenance and reliable styling.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Black boys and men with textured hair often struggle to find haircare products that are specifically formulated for their hair type, free from harsh chemicals, and safe for all ages. The limited availability of such products can lead to damage, poor styling results, and a lack of confidence in personal grooming.
Solution
Young King offers a line of plant‑based hair and skin essentials designed exclusively for textured hair. All formulations are vegan and free of sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, and phthalates, ensuring safe daily use for boys and men of any age. The brand provides curated bundles and individual products—such as styling creams, pomades, detanglers, and hydration sprays—that address the full range of styles from curls and twists to locs and waves. By focusing on natural ingredients and age‑appropriate formulas, Young King enables users to maintain healthy hair, achieve reliable styling, and feel confident in their appearance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Black boys, teens, and men with textured hair, as well as parents seeking safe, effective grooming products for their children.
Features
- Vegan, plant‑based formulas without sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, or phthalates
- Products tailored for all textured hair types: curls, locs, waves, twists
- Age‑safe formulations suitable for boys, teens, and adult men
- Curated bundles (e.g., Wash Day Duo, Daily Styling Bundle) for complete grooming routines
- Individual styling essentials such as curling cream, pomade, conditioning detangler, and hydration spray
- Free domestic shipping on orders over $75
- Online hair quiz to personalize product recommendations