My struggle with hair loss began at age 30 after the birth of my son, Eli, and then continued after my second child, Ruby, several years later. As the years went by, my hair slowly started to restore itself. But then, at age 39, I suffered a stroke. The physical symptoms of the stroke, emotional stress, and a combination of medications brought my hair loss back with a vengeance.

After these big life events, I was desperate to return to my full self. I made countless trips to the drug store and consulted with experts - but I was left feeling lost, confused, and convinced that there was no effective and natural solution to help my hair.

Thankfully, I am the daughter of two Pakistani immigrants. So I called in reinforcements -- my family! I found myself using traditional Ayurvedic recipes from my Pakistani family and friends -- instead of products that were full of harsh chemicals -- to grow my hair back. And guess what they worked!

So, one month after my stroke, I began a journey to formulate a safe, natural and effective solution for scalp and hair preservation and growth. I’m eager to share Collective Laboratories with the world — and help people everywhere shed the shame of hair loss and focus on a stronger, healthier version of themselves.

Sarah Fotis, CEO and Co-Founder