About Me

Hey there! I’m a former full‑time software engineer and a busy mom who got fed up with the daily hassle of styling my hair. Between coding sprints and diaper changes, I needed a faster, less frustrating way to curl my hair without the heat, the mess, or the embarrassment of wearing other heatless curling contraptions.

After countless trial‑and‑error sessions (and a lot of late‑night tinkering), I created a heat‑less curler that I could actually wear comfortably. It works, it looks good, and it saves me precious minutes each morning. When strangers started asking how I was curling my hair, I realized I’d stumbled onto something worth sharing.

A bit of research showed my design was truly unique, so I pursued a patent and began making the curlers by hand. 

I love making what used to be a difficult and awkward task into something beautiful.

Resilient Beauty

My Vision

I am working toward a vision where women do not feel held back by their routines. Our hair tools should work with our lifestyles so we can find more joy in our daily lives.

We can have it all

The Mission

My mission is simple—help women cut down on the time and stress of hair styling so they can spend more of their day on what truly brings them joy. Whether you’re a fellow parent, a professional juggling a hectic schedule, or anyone who just wants an easy, beautiful hair routine, I hope my handmade curlers make your mornings smoother and your days brighter.

The Brown Identity

Resilience Through Design

The Values

Cactus Pepper is dedicated to creating thoughtful products that save women time and bring beauty to whatever terrain they journey through.