Clean beauty has made its way to Decatur Square, thanks to Ty Jenkins, the owner of Olive Branch. After studying at Atlanta Technical College and completing her education at the University of Phoenix, Ty proceeded to the natural next step in her education. Over the next few years, she worked as an apprentice at local salons. During this time, she began learning as much as possible about the products she used on her clients. What she discovered about the effects many of these products have on our bodies was disheartening, to say the least. “Your beauty regimen should do things FOR you, not TO you,” she exclaims. “It’s crazy to me that we weren’t having these conversation in school!”
Her newly found knowledge led Ty on a quest for vegan, organic and all natural products, eventually even learning how to create what she was looking for.
THE CREATION OF OLIVE BRANCH
Olive Branch, A Green Beauty Boutique was born after Ty’s friends and family started requesting her homemade soaps. All of them are based on recipes she had concocted herself. As demand grew, Ty decided to create a space where she could not only sell her wares. She also wanted to introduce her customers to other natural beauty brands. Olive Branch features everything from organic moisturizers and shampoos, to vegan nail polish and bath bombs. The warm, inviting open space is filled with elegant touches of lush greenery. It is designed to offer customers the most relaxed experience imaginable, complete with complimentary wine.
As an added bonus, Ty Jenkins is available in the space daily. She is always ready to provide detailed information on Olive Branch’s ever-growing inventory. “My goal is to teach each and every customer how to choose the best products for his or her beauty and health regimen,” she says.
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Rashida A. Marshall, MS is the creator of AFIYA Magazine, a digital health and lifestyle publication for Black women. This creative venture grew out of her love for learning, teaching, and sharing valuable wellness information to help improve the quality of life. Rashida is also a Pilates and dance instructor specializing in women’s health.
