Field Notes

How to Use Our Surf Balm: A Pre-Surf & Pre-Swim Ritual by Rising Venus Botanics

How to Use Our Surf Balm: A Pre-Surf & Pre-Swim...

Use your Ocean Hair Mask before getting your hair wet. Applying to dry hair allows the oils and waxes to form a protective barrier, sealing the cuticle and locking in...

How to Use Our Surf Balm: A Pre-Surf & Pre-Swim...

Use your Ocean Hair Mask before getting your hair wet. Applying to dry hair allows the oils and waxes to form a protective barrier, sealing the cuticle and locking in...

Bottle of coconut oil

Why Coconut Oil Alone Isn't Enough to Protect Y...

If you’re an ocean lover like me, you’ve probably tried to put coconut oil in your hair before paddling out. I did this — coconut oil was easy, natural, and...

Why Coconut Oil Alone Isn't Enough to Protect Y...

If you’re an ocean lover like me, you’ve probably tried to put coconut oil in your hair before paddling out. I did this — coconut oil was easy, natural, and...

Localism, the Lineup, and Learning When to Let Go

Localism, the Lineup, and Learning When to Let Go

I’ve been surfing for over 20 years. I know the rules, the rhythm of a good lineup, and how to show up with respect. I’m not new. I’m not reckless....

Localism, the Lineup, and Learning When to Let Go

I’ve been surfing for over 20 years. I know the rules, the rhythm of a good lineup, and how to show up with respect. I’m not new. I’m not reckless....

Why More Surfers Are Switching to Non-Toxic Skincare

Why More Surfers Are Switching to Non-Toxic Ski...

Surfers are known for being tuned into nature and spend hours immersed in the ocean. If you surf long enough you'll get some good stories of nature being magical right...

Why More Surfers Are Switching to Non-Toxic Ski...

Surfers are known for being tuned into nature and spend hours immersed in the ocean. If you surf long enough you'll get some good stories of nature being magical right...

Surfer Woman Walking through jungle beach

How Surfers (or Anyone) Can Regrow Thinning Hai...

Surfing brings so much joy, strength, and connection to nature—but for many of us, it also comes with a not-so-fun side effect: thinning, dry, and brittle hair. If you’ve started...

How Surfers (or Anyone) Can Regrow Thinning Hai...

Surfing brings so much joy, strength, and connection to nature—but for many of us, it also comes with a not-so-fun side effect: thinning, dry, and brittle hair. If you’ve started...

Eco-Friendly Hair Care: Why Reef-Safe Products Matter

Eco-Friendly Hair Care: Why Reef-Safe Products ...

Many commercial hair products contain chemicals that don’t break down naturally and can negatively impact coral reefs and marine life by causing coral bleaching, DNA damage, and endocrine disruption (which can...

Eco-Friendly Hair Care: Why Reef-Safe Products ...

Many commercial hair products contain chemicals that don’t break down naturally and can negatively impact coral reefs and marine life by causing coral bleaching, DNA damage, and endocrine disruption (which can...