When you hear the term pH, you might be transported back to your high school science class, where you conducted the simple experiment of dipping red and blue litmus paper into various solutions to determine whether they were acidic or basic. But did you know that pH matters when it comes to your hair care products? In fact, finding the right pH level for your hair can help you keep your locks shiny, smooth and manageable.   What Is pH? Very simply put, pH is measured on a scale where 0 is the lowest value and 14 is the...

We ask our customers every day to shop ethically—an act that can take any number of forms. Whether it’s buying products from local vendors, upgrading your lifestyle with low-impact technology (EVs, LEDs), or saying “no” to brands who insist on plastic wrap and animal testing, there’s always something to be done in pursuit of a better planet. Despite all of the boogeyman imagery big data conjures (we all agree Mark Zuckerberg is at least half-alien, right?”), it might just be our ticket to a better environment in the future. For Jack59, we took the pandemic as an opportunity to examine...

The environment is something we share, so it makes sense that we would all benefit from tackling challenges together! That’s why we are proud supporters of local products, practices, and innovators that help us reach our sustainability goals—together. For being a prairie jewel surrounded by little more than sweeping plains and fields, Edmonton has a lot to be proud of when it comes to the environment. Our capital boasts a world-class Waste Management Program, the largest metropolitan river valley system in the world, and a staggering 86% return rate on recyclable cans and bottles. Not bad, Edmonton! Jack59 is dedicated...

We’ve all been there. Looking in the mirror as we pick apart the dull, lackluster appearance of our hair. Not as shiny as preferred, the colour not quite as vibrant, more tangly than desired, and difficult to manage. A world of potential, yet in that moment, it just appears flat. Bad hair days happen. But they shouldn’t be an everyday thing. One way we like to prevent bad hair days is by using a great leave-in conditioner. What is a leave-in conditioner? Leave-in conditioner really is a hair care staple that should be in everyone’s regular hair care routine -...

‘Tis the season for giving! The busiest shopping season of the year is among us, and we know how stressful this season can be when you’re trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. We also know how great it feels to shop small and support local businesses. That’s why we put together a curated list of some of our favourite items from Indigenous-owned, small businesses to help you find everything you need and (hopefully) take a little stress off of your shoulders! For the cozy vibes fan - mini.tipi MINI TIPI is a Canadian, women-owned company...