Being of Chinese descent, born and raised in India in the City of Joy – Kolkata, I have always been strongly inspired by Ayurveda, the rituals of hair oiling and holistic healing. Drawing from my experiences throughout childhood and fond memories of school near Darjeeling, surrounded by natural beauty, tea and herb plantations - hair oiling and hair care has always been a part of my self-care ritual.

After moving to Toronto, Canada for post-secondary education, joining the workforce and juggling full-time employment; Life got busy, and it was only going to get busier with marriage and motherhood in the near future. Similar to a lot of women who go through post-partum hair loss, I started to experience significant hair loss and scalp concerns after childbirth. The most alarming part of this whole experience wasn’t just about the hair fall, it was the realization of how I had lost such a major part of myself where I stopped paying attention to myself and my body.

It wasn’t until during one of my visits back home to India where my childhood friend pointed out my glaringly obvious bald spots that I had not even noticed how much my body had taken a toll in the last decade. I realized that I lost a lot more than just hair, I lost a part of myself that rooted for me.

Thus I started my quest for treating and reviving what was naturally mine. On the journey to strengthen and treat my hair and scalp concerns, it was challenging to find clean plant-based treatments not just for myself but for my family and children. With a childhood filled with rituals of hair oiling on a weekly basis, it was only natural I went back to my roots to seek the answer.

Driven by the need to bring Ayurveda inspired treatments to the West, Vama is all about focusing on wellness, with a strong focus on hair and scalp care. Vama is not only a personal journey about me going back to my roots in India, it can also be your journey. It is my hope to inspire and empower you to put yourself first so you can feel confident and happy as you venture into the world of hair and scalp care — starting with your roots.

I hope you’ll join me in loving and investing in you because I truly believe that self-care is the best way to be the best version of yourself for all those around you.

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