FAQ
Black Sisyphus? What is it?
Black Sisyphus is a home decor brand redefining routine through the power of functional art. Inspired by the Greek myth of Sisyphus, the brand transforms everyday tools into artistic expressions that challenge the mundane.
Our flagship product, the Hair Pick Home Decor Set, reimagines the afro pick as both a functional object and a statement piece for your home. Each piece is 3D printed to order using sustainable materials. Black Sisyphus invites you to engage with art daily, celebrating artistic expression, purpose and the strength of community.
Do I have to be black-identifying to own a hair pick?
Not at all! Hair picks can be used to add volume to a wide variety of hair types from 3A to 4C textured hair. In addition to that, our Hair Pick Home Decor Set also functions as a decor piece for any home.
How do I use a hair pick?
Unlike most hair picks, you can use ours to decorate your home or you can use them in a more traditional manner to style your hair. If you'd like to use them as a hair care tool, this is what we recommend:
Wet your hair with a bit of water. Enough to mist your hair, but not too much where it could shrink your hair. We recommend using a spray bottle filled with water for this. Run the pick through your hair and style as desired. If you reach a point of tension, start back from the base and repeat until the point of tension loosens. Do not force through knots or points of tension as this can lead to hair breakage. We do NOT recommend using any hair pick while your hair is completely dry.
Do your hair picks work for all hair types?
Our hair picks are 3D-printed using extra-strength PLA and the highest density settings to ensure they can be used for a wide range of hair types. Whether it is adding volume to 3A hair, rounding out a 4C afro, or adding volume to your beard, our hair picks will get the job done!
How do I style the hair picks in my home?
When used as a home decor piece, our hair pick and display stand set are complimented well by rustic cherry or mahogany woods, but it's also important to style them in whatever way feels right and true to you! If you'd like to share with us how you went about styling them, we would love to see! You can send us an image via email at info@blacksisyphus.com or tag us on Instagram @theblacksisyphus :)
In some of the product descriptions, it mentions small irregularities due to the nature of 3D printing. What does that mean?
Inspired by distressed fashion pieces, our hair picks embrace the unique qualities of the 3D printing process and feature distinct irregularities and imperfections in texture as an act of adding artistic character to each piece.
How do I submit a song lyric for your 'lyric of the week' series?
You can send us the song lyric at info@blacksisyphus.com and include the song title as well as the name of the artist. We can't guarantee when exactly it will be shared, but keep an eye out!
Can I carry your products at my store?
We'd be happy to work together! Please send us an email at info@blacksisyphus.com with a relevant subject and we can discuss further details.