CHERLYN M. CARBY

M. Carby Cherlyn

ON HER JOURNEY TO CREATING CHILDREN’S NATURAL HAIRCARE LINE, LUSHUS KIDS

fter struggling to find gentle, kid-friendly products for her daughter, who battled scalp psoriasis, which led to her hair loss. Cherlyn M. Carby, a woman of faith and a working single mom decided to create her own hair product gentle enough for babies and plant-based that would help her daughter grow her hair back. The first product Cherlyn made was a hair oil with the primary ingredients coming from her mother’s garden. She handpicked the ingredients because they addressed scalp psoriasis, cradle cap, and eczema, common scalp conditions amongst children with naturally textured hair. At the time, Cheryln did not intend to enter retail. She just wanted to help her daughter grow back her hair. “I made enough oil that I could give away to family and friends. Ryan’s hair grew back quickly, and I received so much great feedback from my friends and family that it encouraged me to make more products.” Within a few months, Cherlyn created a product line and built a team that would contribute to bringing LushUs Kids to the marketplace. Today Cheryln is the Founder and CEO of Skylar J’s LushUs Kids. She is passionate about helping build confidence in children to boldly rock their naturally textured hair in today’s society. This includes creating a hair care system, providing education on haircare, and making wash days simplistic for parents. “As a single mother and working mom, I can identify with other moms who spend countless hours on their children’s naturally textured hair. I know the feeling of frustration of finding time to wear all hats in the household and workplace. So creating a hair care system for moms that would make wash days simple and give more time to other responsibilities was a goal of mine,” she says.

AHow do you view your work as a vocation—a call from and a duty to God? Edification is one of the main elements behind this work. I believe I am called to edify moms, dads, and caregivers within the natural hair community. How do you feel your faith has played a role in your journey and decision to create Skylar J’s LushUs Kids? My faith has been the driving force during my journey to create LushUs Kids, but the idea came from the Most High. He alone gets all the glory for bringing this to manifestation. Staying connected to the Holy Spirit has helped guide me to make wise decisions for the brand.

What message do you want to relay to those you are called to serve? Who the Most High calls He also equips, everything you need for this season and every season in your life you can find in HIM. Learning to consistently give everything to Jesus and disciplining yourself to stay in HIM will provide you with the strength, joy and peace you need to fulfill your calling.