Introducing Colibry: from the origins to today

Colibry was born spontaneously, just like a creative solution to a trivial problem: how to make epilation with Arabian thread simpler and more effective, making it within everyone's reach?

Threading is an ancient manual technique for hair removal that originated in oriental countries, it has been practiced for thousands of years and is based on the use of a cotton thread woven on itself, passed repeatedly on the part to be epilated. It is not easy to learn, but it guarantees a complete epilation by extirpating the hair at the root with speed and precision, while remaining effective on all skin types. Since it is a gentle method, it comes to the aid of all those people to whom normal hair removal methods cause discomfort and unwanted effects, while also giving a viable alternative to those who wish to embrace a sustainable lifestyle.

An unusual start

Our founder, Cristina Melagrana, discovered this epilation technique 15 years ago and began using it in the salon with her clients, who initially reacted incredulously. Over time, she perfected the technique and decided to make it available to everyone. To do this, she enlisted the help of talented people who believed in the project, and the team expanded over time until the launch of our Kickstarter campaign four years ago.

Colibry was immediately successful, giving the possibility to many to use this delicate technique on the whole body and in total autonomy, as an adjunct to traditional hair removal treatments on large areas such as arms, back or legs, but also suitable for total hair removal of small and delicate areas such as the face. From that moment on, we decided not to stop, continuing to grow constantly to bring this innovation to more and more people.

Today Colibry is a money-saving innovative product aimed at all women and men who want to revolutionize hair removal by making it a beauty treatment in all respects, effective and environmentally sustainable.

Broadening horizons

About a year ago, the demand from our public was so strong that the need arose to open a branch abroad in order to handle a growing number of orders. After several researches, we decided to open a second production site in China: this choice immediately turned out to be the best solution to guarantee our customers an optimal and efficient service while allowing us to maintain a high product quality. We are lucky to have our collaborator Giovanni there, who helps us every day to follow the production process and to maintain contacts with local realities, carrying out our company mission: to create and promote sustainable alternatives for body care.

Want to stop? Never!

All this, combined with the enthusiasm of you, our customers, continues to stimulate us every day. We are always attentive to your requests, which is why the Colibry line continues to expand with products that are best suited to you. We have recently introduced a line of solid cosmetics for body and hair handcrafted in Italy: another effective solution to make your beauty routine more sustainable, thanks to the 100% natural ingredients from organic farming.

And we don't want to stop yet: we are sure that the best is yet to come!