alott

It can be a challenge to find high-quality haircare and styling products that cleanse, condition and nourish in one, without compromising on quality. Gender-neutral brand alott believes in putting the ‘care’ into haircare. Their natural range, which includes a vegan-friendly Sea Salt Spray and Shampoo Bar, is formulated with carefully chosen and deeply nourishing, multi-action ingredients that are kind to hair, skin and planet while being suitable for all hair types. Shop their growing collection here at Humanery.

What does alott stand for?

alott (“A Little Off The Top”) is a common phrase in barbershops, in reference to trims, yet it can also stand for unloading what’s on your mind, which many clients feel comfortable doing during their hair appointments. By supporting local charity Manchester Mind, alott goes beyond being another luxury hair care brand, embracing a philosophy of wellness and feeling great from the inside out.

Refill & recycle

Did you know that a million plastic bottles are purchased across the world every minute of the day, and 90% of them aren’t even recycled? To get the most out of your products and reduce the use of single-use packaging, alott has introduced a refill system, so you only ever need one bottle. What’s more, alott bottles are made from Aluminium, which means they can be recycled without compromising their quality. 

How many products are there in the line?

There are currently two products in the alott haircare line - the Sea Salt Spray and Shampoo Bar; however, you can expect to see additions to the collection in the near future from this new brand. The Shampoo Bar can be purchased alone or with a custom-fit dish, and the Sea Salt Spray comes with a refill pouch option. 

How to get the most out of your alott products

To ensure you get the maximum shelf life out of your haircare products, make sure to keep them stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. The shampoo bar can be kept in the shower on its custom-fit soap dish with water-draining functionality. Formulated using zero chemicals, you can expect alott products to have a shelf life of approximately one year.

Who are the founders?

Ross Parlane is the founder of RPB and owns two barber shops based in Northern Manchester. With years of training behind him, he has experience working at various barber shops in Manchester, before establishing his own in 2015 and a second in 2017. He has since become a prominent name in the industry, with a background in testing products and gathering research from clients on what they expect, in order to inform his own range.

Dan is Ross’s Brother-in-Law and has over 15 years of experience testing and writing about men's grooming products for global publications such as Mr Porter and Men’s Health. His background in consulting and networking with the founders of many grooming brands over the years has given Dan expertise in how the industry works – not to mention, many important contacts. Dan takes care of alott’s strategy, branding, positioning and website content.