Curls, Coils, Locs, Fros: Vatika Naturals Says Carnival Hair Doesn't Need to Fit a Box

LONDON, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vatika Naturals, the haircare brand with over 140 years of heritage, has launched #CarnivalOfStrands, an inclusive haircare campaign celebrating the diversity of hair textures that come out to play at Notting Hill Carnival every year.

Rooted in community-first haircare, Vatika Naturals blends traditional, nature-derived ingredients with formulas built for real, everyday needs, prioritising accessibility and inclusivity so no hair type is left behind by generic haircare standards. Carnival has always been a space where hair is worn loud, proud and unfiltered: locs, coils, braids, twists, afros and everything in between. #CarnivalOfStrands celebrates that freedom, challenging an industry that too often treats textured hair as an afterthought rather than the standard.

Roshni Singh, Head of Marketing at Vatika Naturals, said: "Our ethos has always been to embrace your natural self. #CarnivalOfStrands is a genuine attempt to cater to every hair type and celebrate the unique rhythm of every strand, part of a wider journey to build a brand that speaks to the full diversity of hair textures across our communities."

At the heart of the campaign are Vatika's Aquaboost and Curls Oil ranges. Aquaboost delivers super hydration through rice water, coconut and electrolytes, locking in moisture to keep curls resilient and frizz-free, spanning leave-in conditioner, curl-defining mousse, daily styling lotion, curl crème and a deep treatment conditioner. The Curls Oil range nourishes the scalp and strengthens roots with botanical oils (including Tea Tree, Coconut, Cactus, Castor, Jojoba, and Rosemary & Mint), powered by biotin, panthenol and collagen for lightweight shine.

To bring Carnival's spirit to life, Vatika has partnered with London duo Sundivas, carrying the brand's "Own your story, let them know" ethos through sound as well as onto the streets. On the ground, Vatika has teamed up with Pak's Cosmetics for a community Carnival experience featuring giveaways, ice lollies and a spin-the-wheel activity, and is taking over Paddington Station with branding across ticket gateways to welcome Carnival weekend visitors from the moment they arrive.

#CarnivalOfStrands celebrates hair in all its forms is an an ode to embracing every texture, style and expression.

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