Dear Community, Friends, and Supporters,

During a recent interview for a $25,000 grant with a local nonprofit supporting Black women and people of color in Tulsa, OK, I was told something that stuck with me:

"The natural hair care market is oversaturated."

I paused—and responded with conviction:

Tropical Origins isn’t just another hair care brand.
We are a 100% Black-owned, woman-owned business based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a mission to serve our community with clean, intentional, herbal-infused hair and beard care. We sit at the intersection of herbalism, wellness, and clean beauty offering alternatives to the harsh ingredients found in far too many “ethnic” and mainstream products, many of which are created by non-Black conglomerates profiting from a market built by Black consumers. Our products are crafted with love, rooted in ancestral wisdom, and designed to restore and protect the beauty of natural hair and beards for people of all textures and backgrounds.

Since founding Tropical Origins in 2019, I’ve funded this vision entirely out of pocket. No grants. No loans. No outside investors. Just hard-earned income from my full-time jobs and an immeasurable amount of sweat equity. Every late night, every dollar saved, every sacrifice made has been poured back into this brand. This is more than work it’s purpose. It’s a deep commitment to building something real.

And now, I need your help.

Our Goal: Raise $50,000 in 120 Days

Even though we didn’t receive the grant, the mission continues—and I believe in the power of community.

With your support, we’re aiming to raise $50,000 over the next 120 days—community-powered capital that will help us:

• Expand production and inventory
• Fund packaging upgrades and fulfillment
• Grow our marketing to reach new customers
• Continue offering clean, ancestral beauty rooted in herbal wellness

Limited-Time Product Presale: 800 Sets Only

To help meet our goal, we are launching an exclusive presale campaign:

• 400 Stimulating Hair Care Sets — $69 each
• 400 Invigorating Beard Care Sets — $69 each

Each set includes:
✔️ Herbal Shampoo Bar
✔️ Conditioner
✔️ Hair & Scalp Oil or Beard Oil

Your purchase supports Tropical Origins directly and helps us fund the next chapter of growth. Once these 800 sets are gone, they're gone!

How You Can Help:

Donate to our GoFundMe Fundraiser https://gofund.me/0406d04d
Pre-order a Hair or Beard Set at TropicalOrigin.com
Share this post with someone who believes in wellness, beauty, and legacy

This is about more than business—it’s about legacy. It’s about creating safe, non-toxic, affordable hair and beard care that uplifts our communities and celebrates our roots.

And as a new mother, this mission has taken on even greater meaning. Every bottle I create, every sale I make, is part of a bigger dream for my daughter to grow up seeing her mother build something that nourishes, empowers, and heals. Tropical Origins is not just for me, it’s for her, and for every little one watching us show up, build boldly, and honor our roots.

The market isn’t oversaturated. It’s underserved. And Tropical Origins is here to meet the demand with love, integrity, and plant-powered wellness.

Sincerely,

Fallon L. Dickson
Founder & CEO, Tropical Origins
Proud Mommy-in-Chief, Tiwa Ayo Dickson Mahdi