As the founder of the Wellness Warrior Collective, my journey to health advocacy didn’t begin in a lab or a protest—it began in a beauty salon. As a professional hairstylist, I was surrounded daily by the very things that first opened my eyes to the pervasive nature of toxins in our daily lives. It wasn’t just about the lotions and potions we apply to our skin; it was the professional products—hair dyes, bleaches, extensions, shampoos, and styling aids—that introduced me to the world of hidden dangers.
The Beauty Salon Revelation
Every day, I handled products filled with chemicals that could potentially harm not just my clients’ hair but their health—and mine as well. Ammonia in hair dye, formaldehyde in keratin treatments, and phthalates in fragranced styling products are just a few of the substances we exposed ourselves to regularly without a second thought. This exposure raised serious concerns for me, igniting a desire to learn more and ultimately to share in the hopes of protecting others.
Expanding the Battle to the Kitchen
This awakening led me to examine other areas of our daily lives, such as our kitchens. If toxic substances could be in our salon products, what was stopping them from being in our food? This question led me to scrutinize food labels, where I discovered a distressing similarity between the toxins in our beauty products and those in our food—artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives that could affect our health.
Why Battle Creek?
This is why I’m heading to Battle Creek, Michigan, with fellow Wellness Warriors to confront Kellogg’s headquarters. In 2015, Kellogg’s pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from their cereals by 2018. However, the reality in 2024 is a far cry from that promise, especially in products aimed at our children.
Join Our Movement
I invite you to join our cause, not just as passive supporters but as active participants in demanding change. Here’s how you can help:
- Join Us Locally: Stand with us at Friendship Park in Battle Creek at 10:30 AM tomorrow.
- Sign the Petition: Add your voice and learn more HERE
- Educate Yourself and Share: Learn about the toxins in everyday products and share this knowledge. Informing others is a powerful tool for change.
- Make Conscious Choices: Opt for products, whether beauty or food, that are free from harmful chemicals.
A Call to Action
Through the Wellness Warrior Collective, I am committed to advocating for transparency and safer choices in every aspect of our lives—from the salon to the kitchen and everywhere in between. Tomorrow, as we stand in front of Kellogg’s headquarters, we will be fighting not just for safer food but for a healthier, more informed world.
Join us, amplify our voice, and let’s make a significant impact together. Your support is not just appreciated—it is essential.
As we continue to push for healthier choices in both the beauty and food industries, I’m excited to introduce an essential tool for our community: the Wellness Warrior HUB app. This app is designed to support your personal health journey and deepen your involvement in our collective advocacy efforts.
Join Our Community on the App //
Downloading the Wellness Warrior HUB app keeps you informed and involved and also amplifies our collective voice in the fight against toxins. By joining, you become part of a dedicated community that values health, transparency, and action. Together we can help others #KnowBetterDoBetter
