Warm editorial centered portrait of Bardèche Mpolo, Congolese founder of BMKI with beautifully styled crown cornrows, soft natural lighting, warm beige studio backdrop
Warm editorial centered portrait of Bardèche Mpolo, Congolese founder of BMKI with beautifully styled crown cornrows, soft natural lighting, warm beige studio backdrop
• BMKI Family

Our Team

A team united by one vision: preserving and celebrating textured hair, rooted in culture and care.

Bardèche Mpolo

Founder, BMKI

From learning Bantu knots at age nine in Kinshasa to formulating botanical hair care in Manitoba, Bardèche guides our mission with ancestral wisdom and scientific rigor.

Close-up portrait of Nsika Mba, Congolese hair stylist with intricately sculpted textured hair
Close-up portrait of Nsika Mba, Congolese hair stylist with intricately sculpted textured hair
Portrait of Kani Mpolo, female braid specialist with long micro-twists in warm sunlight
Portrait of Kani Mpolo, female braid specialist with long micro-twists in warm sunlight
Portrait of Zola Bemba, loc specialist with styled mature locs against a rich warm backdrop
Portrait of Zola Bemba, loc specialist with styled mature locs against a rich warm backdrop
Portrait of Elodie Bakala, makeup artist with radiant dark skin and natural glow
Portrait of Elodie Bakala, makeup artist with radiant dark skin and natural glow
Friendly portrait of Celine Makiese, customer care lead with natural afro curls
Friendly portrait of Celine Makiese, customer care lead with natural afro curls
Portrait of Dr. Aris Thorne in a botanical hair science lab examining natural plant oils
Portrait of Dr. Aris Thorne in a botanical hair science lab examining natural plant oils
Portrait of Nia Lubaki, creative social media and marketing specialist holding a camera
Portrait of Nia Lubaki, creative social media and marketing specialist holding a camera
Craft & Care

The Hands Behind Your Hair's Strength

Nsika Mba

Kani Mpolo

Zola Bemba

Elodie Bakala

Hairstylist

Braid Specialist

Loc Specialist

Makeup Artist

Celine Makiese

Dr. Aris Thorne

Nia Lubaki

Customer Care

Product Development

Social Media & Marketing

Community in Motion

Together, We Are Stronger

From collaborative styling sessions to botanical formulation testing, our shared energy fuels every crown we touch.