🎧 Listen to the full episode here: 43. Surf, Sustainability, and Stunning Post-Surf Hair: Dip's Eco-Friendly Revolution
When you live your life in the ocean, your hair pays the price. Saltwater tangles, brittle ends, and hours of sun can turn haircare into an uphill battle. For years, surfers relied on cheap leave-in conditioners that didn’t hold up in the heat — bottles that separated, spoiled, or worse, leaked harmful ingredients into the very waters they loved.
Dip was created to change that.
Recently featured on the Confessions of a Surf Lady podcast, Dip founder Kate shared the journey of building a beauty brand that refuses to compromise: not on performance, not on sustainability, and definitely not on inclusivity.
From Rock Bottom to Rising Tide
Dip wasn’t Kate’s first brand. She launched a surf-inspired line in 2020, but when COVID hit, life unraveled. With her husband out of work and her savings drained, Kate closed her first business. What could have been labeled a failure became something else: a reset.
“I didn’t fail. I chose different. I learned what I needed to learn and built something better.”
That “something better” became Dip — a brand built not out of shame or greenwashing, but out of authenticity, community, and a fierce commitment to performance.
Why Dip Bars Hit Different
Unlike smaller bars that vanish in weeks, Dip’s conditioner bars can last 8 months to 2 years depending on your hair type and usage. Families save hundreds of dollars while cutting down drastically on waste.
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Real performance: Detangles, softens, and protects — whether your hair is fine, thick, straight, or coily.
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No plastic, no BS: One bar replaces 3+ bottles, without preservatives or endocrine disruptors.
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Sustainably made: No “reef safe” greenwashing here — just transparent, eco-friendly formulas.
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Inclusive by design: Tested across all hair textures, Dip bars perform for everyone.
Kate put it best:
“I didn’t make a bar with eucalyptus and junk in it. I made salon-quality haircare that just happens to be in bar form.”
Surfrider Partnership: Bigger Than Conditioner
Dip isn’t just about hair, it’s about protecting the oceans that inspire it. That’s why Dip partnered with the Surfrider Foundation, pledging $1 per bar sold in their Surfrider line, with a minimum commitment of $25,000.
Kate’s hope? To double that impact.
“If we sell 50,000 bars, I’m sending $50,000. Nothing would make me happier.”
It’s not marketing fluff. Kate’s been doing beach cleanups, donating, and supporting ocean activism long before Dip. This partnership simply scales the mission.
The Fun Side of Sustainability
Dip proves sustainability doesn’t have to be finger-wagging or guilt-driven. From scents like Rosewater & Jasmine, Coconut & Almond, and Wild Sage & Vetiver, to playful contests during Plastic Free July, Dip keeps eco-conscious living light, fun, and genuinely rewarding.
Where to Find Dip
🌊 Shop online here
🌊 Or check the store locator to find a local salon, Refill store or surf shop near you
With every wash, you’re not just caring for your hair, you’re joining a movement to protect the oceans we love.
