The Secret Behind Looking After Those Salty Surfer Girl Locks
Meet Danica and Mitch: The Duo Behind Gypsea Sol
Recently I had the absolute please of chatting to Danica and Mitch from Gypsea Sol to get the scoop on their magical hair care secrets for us surfer girls. Let’s dive right into it—can you tell us a bit about how Gypsea Sol got started?
Danica and Mitch: Yewww we’re Danica and Mitch, owners of your local sustainable surf brand, Gypsea Sol. We started Gypsea Sol when Danica started learning how to surf “with the boys,” but she was becoming increasingly frustrated how the surfing world still wasn’t designed for females. Yes, we wanted to be in the salt and sun all day, but we cared about our skin, our hair, and our self-confidence too.
The Frustrations of Surfing "With the Boys"
That sounds like such a relatable frustration for many women. What was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a female surfer?
Danica: My biggest worry at the time was my hair which had quickly turned into a dry, damaged bird’s nest of straw – a familiar catastrophe for all our ocean girlies out there! I begged my hairdresser for a leave-in conditioner that could detangle, refresh, and repair my hair after the salt water – but my hairdresser said there was nothing of the sort out there.
Creating the First Surf Hair Repair Spray
That’s such a common issue for ocean lovers! So what did you do when you realized there wasn’t a solution out there?
Danica and Mitch: So we got to work creating the first of its kind, an all-in-one hair repair spray for surfers and ocean-lovers alike.
From Haircare to a Full Line of Beach Essentials
Amazing! And now you’ve expanded Gypsea Sol to more than just haircare, right?
Danica and Mitch: Since then, Gypsea Sol has expanded over the last two and a half years to a full range of beach-beauty essentials and apparel, all consciously-designed to help you feel as free by the sea as possible. From Beach-Babe Body Butter to intensely hydrate salty, cracked skin to Free by the Sea maxi dresses, everything we do is to make sure you feel confident and carefree at our favorite place in the world – the beach!
The Save Your Surf Hair Bundle
That sounds like a dream for anyone who loves spending time at the beach! What’s been the most popular product lately?
Danica and Mitch: Our most popular new bundle is our Save Your Surf Hair bundle, which compromises our original After-Ocean Hair Repair and our new Mermaid-Mane Miracle Mask. The heavenly hair mask is a pre-shower treatment, followed by spraying through After-Ocean Hair Repair into wet hair after the shower. This is the first haircare routine specifically designed for surfer girls, to intensely nourish and repair salt and sun-damaged hair.
A Simple Haircare Routine for Busy Ocean Lovers
I love that it's simple, especially for those busy days at the beach! Can you tell us more about the ingredients and the routine?
Danica and Mitch: We’ve kept the routine simple because we know our ocean girlies are busy at the beach, but it’s jam-packed with luxe natural ingredients guaranteed to help you get the healthy mermaid hair you’ve always wanted. Plus, it’s locally made right here in Aotearoa in alignment with our sustainability values.
Helping Women Feel Confident and Carefree at the Beach
It’s so awesome that you’ve combined sustainability with products that genuinely solve a problem. How has it felt to grow the brand and help so many people?
Danica and Mitch: It’s been a dream to create a surf brand totally revolved around taking those beach-day anxieties away, and now we’ve helped thousands of girls save their surf hair and feel free by the sea!
Join the Gypsea Sol craze
That’s incredible! For those wanting to follow your journey or try your products, where can they find you?
Danica and Mitch: Come join the Gypsea sol over on Insta at @gypseasol_ or online at gypseasolsurf.com.
Thanks so much, Danica and Mitch! It’s been great chatting with you. Can’t wait to see what’s next for Gypsea Sol!