The Story Behind Maya Oil: Healing Through Honoring
When I began creating my own natural hair products, I was really creating something deeper than just hair care — I was creating healing. What started as my personal journey toward self-acceptance became a mission to help others do the same through products that nurture from the scalp, in.
Along the way, I was inspired by so many people quietly struggling. One of those people was my friend, Maya. For a long time, I didn’t know she had alopecia. She always wore wigs and would turn down invitations to things like the water park or the pool. One day, she told me why.
Maya’s story stuck with me. And when later she passed away by suicide, I knew her pain ran deeper than alopecia. I couldn’t stop thinking about how much she had to hide — how much of herself she felt she couldn’t show.
When I started DolledbyDomo, I knew I wanted to honor her. That’s how Maya Oil was born — a restorative blend of extracts and oils. Here's how it works:
- Rosemary Extract — Known for stimulating circulation to the scalp, rosemary helps awaken dormant follicles and encourages new growth. It’s often compared to minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine) for its ability to naturally promote thicker, fuller hair.
- Coconut Oil — Rich in fatty acids, coconut oil deeply penetrates the hair shaft to reduce protein loss and protect against breakage, making it ideal for fragile or thinning strands.
- Coffee Oil — Caffeine from coffee oil helps stimulate blood flow, may block DHT, a hormone linked to hair loss, stimulates elongation in the shaft, resulting in longer and wider roots and increases the anagen (growth) phase — supporting healthier follicle activity.
- Castor Oil — Loaded with ricinoleic acid, castor oil strengthens the roots, seals in moisture, and helps create an optimal environment for regrowth.
- Olive Oil — Its antioxidants and vitamin E nourish and calm inflammation in the scalp, helping reduce dryness or irritation that can worsen shedding.
- Sesame Seed Oil — Naturally rich in zinc and B vitamins, sesame oil supports scalp elasticity and helps protect hair from oxidative stress.
- Sunflower Oil — A lightweight moisturizer that adds shine while protecting against breakage and dryness without clogging follicles.
- Wheatgerm Oil — Packed with vitamins A, D, and E, it helps improve scalp circulation, strengthen follicles, and restore balance to stressed or inflamed skin.
Each ingredient was chosen with intention — not just for hair growth, but for healing. Together, they nourish the scalp, protect against damage, and help restore balance where stress, inflammation, or hormonal changes may have disrupted growth.
It’s more than a hair oil — it’s a reminder to be proud in your healing, no matter what it looks like. Through Maya Oil, I want people to feel seen, supported, and celebrated — to know that beauty isn’t about perfection or hiding, but about showing up authentically, and loving you.
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