From Grief to Glory: 30-Year-Old Erim Kaur Builds $4 Million Haircare Empire Inspired by Ancient Indian Traditions

London-based influencer’s ByErim brand, rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom and personal loss, becomes a global success story

London, April 16, 2025 – What began as a personal journey of healing and heritage has turned into a multi-million dollar business for 30-year-old Erim Kaur, the Indian-origin influencer behind the luxury haircare brand ByErim.

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Drawing inspiration from her grandmother’s remedies and the ancient traditions of Ayurvedic haircare, Kaur has grown her brand to over $4.2 million (₹34 crore) in sales since its launch in 2019.

💇‍♀️ A Brand Rooted in Loss and Love

Kaur lost her mother to breast cancer at just 8 years old. Her mother’s long, lustrous hair became a symbol of beauty and strength that stuck with her.

“It was scary to see her lose the identifying part of what people saw as something that contributes so heavily to her beauty,” Kaur shared with CNBC Make It.

In the years following her loss, Kaur’s grandmother would oil her hair regularly using traditional ingredients — a ritual that would evolve into the formula for her flagship product.

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🌿 The ByErim Formula: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Luxury

The signature hair growth oil from ByErim blends eight oils, including:

Amla oil
Argan oil
Coconut oil
Sweet almond oil
Castor oil

Made with 100% natural and Ayurvedic ingredients, the oil has become the brand’s bestseller, reflecting a growing global demand for holistic, heritage-based beauty.

📲 The Power of Purpose-Driven Content

Kaur began opening up about her personal journey online, quickly gaining traction for her authentic storytelling and emotional connection with followers. After reaching 100,000 followers in 2019, she chose to monetise her social media and launch ByErim.

“I wanted to create a shortcut for any girls or boys that had grown up without a mum,” she explained.

Today, she has over 700,000 combined followers across Instagram and TikTok, many of whom are loyal customers drawn to both the product and her message.

🚀 Entrepreneurial Impact

From a grieving daughter to a self-made beauty entrepreneur, Kaur’s journey exemplifies how personal stories, when combined with cultural heritage and smart digital strategy, can spark global success.

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