Healthy Hair, Made Clean & Simple: Highland

An epic hair story — from unlikely beginnings.

Picture this: two college grads, Ben and Boone, sharing an apartment in Boulder, Colorado. Both were business-savvy, both fed up with the harsh, chemical-laced products lining store shelves — especially in men’s grooming. So, they decided to take matters (and mixtures) into their own hands. Their kitchen became a kind of nature-based science lab, filled with experiments in clean, high-performing hair care.

After countless iterations, their first product was born: The Glacial Hair Clay. What started as small batches shared with friends and family quickly sparked something bigger. The feedback was clear — people loved it. That early success became the push to grow Highland into a full line of clean, effective products for everyone.

The name “Highland” pays homage to the Colorado street Boone grew up on — a nod to the brand’s down-to-earth beginnings and commitment to simplicity. From day one, Highland has stood firmly on a three-legged stool of principles:

Performance. Health. Sustainability.

“Everything ranging from packaging, ingredient sourcing, and environmental partnerships- we baked into the core of the brand.”

Evolution of the Brand

From a humble Boulder barbershop to features in GQ, Esquire, and People Magazine, Highland’s growth has been as organic as its ingredients. What began with one simple clay has evolved into an expanding line — each product made with the same intention, transparency, and performance that defined their start.

Today, Highland’s lineup remains modest yet mighty, with just a few carefully formulated essentials — and a newly launched product that continues to build on their clean, health-driven ethos.

The original — and award-winning — Glacial Clay Pomade delivers all-day, reworkable style without the extras. Formulated with just nine natural ingredients, it’s proof that simple can be powerful.

Beeswax and natural clays provide texture and lasting hold, while jojoba oil and shea butter deliver lightweight hydration for a healthy scalp and soft, nourished hair. The subtle blend of sandalwood and pine leaves a grounded, refreshing finish.

A true multitasker, Glacial Cream deeply conditions, tames frizz, and enhances your hair’s natural texture — all in one easy step. Designed for hydration and smooth styling, it delivers lightweight control with a soft, touchable finish.

Powered by clays, caffeine, and carnauba wax, this formula adds subtle structure and a matte, natural look. Finished with notes of sandalwood and amber, it’s a daily essential for effortless hair.

The Wash, the newest addition to the line, is a pH-balanced, versatile cleanser crafted with clinically-backed botanicals and proteins to support hair health and growth. It deeply hydrates, detoxifies, and enriches both hair and scalp, leaving strands balanced, nourished, and revitalized.

Finished with a refreshing blend of wild mint and sandalwood, it’s a clean, everyday essential for hair that looks — and feels — healthy.

Why We Love Highland

Highland isn’t just about performance — it’s about purpose. A proud member of 1% for the Planet, the company gives back from profits and stays true to its clean, nature-driven ethos. Loved by men and women alike, the ingredients reflect the founders’ integrity: nothing to hide, straight from nature.

And the products? They perform beautifully. Hair feels nourished, styled, and healthy — you’ll wonder why toxic chemicals ever dominated the industry. Highland is a natural fit for Haskill Creek, and we’re excited to watch the brand continue to grow.