The founding candle collectionThree scents · One beginning

The founding candle collection

The firstflame.

Red Ground Hair begins with three candles—atmosphere shaped by Jamaican spirit and presented with quiet, lasting elegance.

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Lit Red Ground Hair Golden Bloom candle in an open amber glass jar

Amber glass · Gold lid · 7.5 ounces of wax

Where the house begins

One flame can illuminate an entire future.

Red Ground Hair was created as an elevated house of personal care, rooted in Jamaican heritage and refined for the world.

We begin with candlelight. Every founding candle brings the larger vision closer—beautiful rituals for the home, the crown, and the smile.

CJ Henry, founder of Red Ground Hair, wearing a black turtleneck

The person behind the house

Red Ground Hair is CJ Henry's commitment to personal care considered with intention from beginning to end.

Meet CJ Henry

The first collection

Three expressions of atmosphere.

Choose the fragrance that speaks to you, or collect the complete first chapter of Red Ground Hair.

Lit Red Ground Hair Golden Bloom candle in an open amber glass jar

Golden Bloom

Opening
Bergamot & honeysuckle
Heart
Jasmine
Base
Sandalwood
Nine-ounce amber jar · 7.5 ounces of wax$32
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Lit Red Ground Hair Island Air candle in an open amber glass jar

Island Air

Opening
Bright citrus
Heart
Lavender & jasmine
Base
Cedarwood & oakmoss
Nine-ounce amber jar · 7.5 ounces of wax$32
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Lit Red Ground Hair Orchid Tide candle in an open amber glass jar

Orchid Tide

Opening
Orange
Heart
Sea salt & green leaves
Base
Tonka bean & musk
Nine-ounce amber jar · 7.5 ounces of wax$32
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What makes the flame

Considered from wax to wick.

Each candle is hand-poured in New Hampshire with undyed Golden Wax 464, a USA-made soy container wax selected for its smooth finish and dependable fragrance performance.

The wax
One hundred percent soy wax with no paraffin or fillers.
The fragrance
USA-sourced fragrance, measured at six percent.
The wick
Cotton and paper, made without lead or zinc.
The standard
Formulated to ASTM F2417 with ASTM F2058 safety labeling.
The three lit Red Ground Hair founding candles arranged together on an ivory plinth

The complete first chapter

The Founding Trio

Golden Bloom. Island Air. Orchid Tide. Three distinct moods, presented together as the signature opening collection.

Three candles22.5 ounces total$88
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Candle care

Burn beautifully. Burn responsibly.

To prevent fire, keep every burning candle within sight.

Undyed soy waxHand-poured in the USAUp to sixty hours
  • Keep it in sight.

    Never leave a burning candle unattended.

  • Place it carefully.

    Keep away from children, pets, drafts, and flammable objects.

  • Tend the wick.

    Trim the wick to a quarter inch before each lighting.

  • Let it burn evenly.

    Burn for three to four hours at each lighting. Discontinue use when half an inch of wax remains.