Nailz by Elle Brings Upscale Nail & Beauty Care to Baldwin Hills
October 30, 2024
Elle Washington, owner of Nailz by Elle, had always been passionate about beauty, a path that led her to beauty school.
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beauty industry
Yarbrough Creates ‘Sense of Belonging’ for Hair with NU Standard Products
November 30, 2023
The inspiration behind Autumn Brown Yarbrough’s state-of-the-art haircare brand, NU Standard, was her pain. Beyond the fact of being the third generation of the hair care business, it was her pain; the pain of hair loss, the pain of breakage, the pain of constant dryness, the pain of managing the hair, the frizz, the detangling, and other challenges women face daily with their hair.
Buttah Eternal – Dorion Renaud’s Sterling Silver Skincare Line
August 23, 2023
Dorion Renaud, the visionary behind the groundbreaking skincare line Buttah, has once again made waves in the beauty industry with the launch of his latest innovation—the Sterling Silver skincare line.
Unveiling Skincare, Makeup, Hair, and Body Innovations for Women of Color
August 23, 2023
As we find ourselves in the heart of August, with fall just a few weeks away, the beauty industry is in full bloom with fresh releases. From revitalizing serums to groundbreaking makeup essentials, these innovations are set to elevate your beauty routine.
Trailblazing at 64: IKNOW Skincare Creator Writes ‘Queens Over 50’ Song
August 9, 2023
Germaine Bolds-Leftridge, a visionary entrepreneur and founder of IKNOW Skincare, is making waves in the beauty industry with her groundbreaking approach to skincare. At 64 years of age, Germaine stands as a true testament to the adage that age is just a number.
New Beauty Launches for 2023
May 24, 2023
As we move further into 2023, the beauty industry is set to unveil a plethora of new launches, spanning hair, makeup, skincare, fragrance, and body care categories. While there has been a discernible trend towards clean beauty products, not all of the forthcoming releases fall under that banner. Consumers must exercise caution when considering the latest offerings, as not all products that are raved about by influencers are necessarily worth the hype. It is advisable to view any product reviews on social media platforms such as TikTok with a raised eyebrow. However, beauty enthusiasts can take advantage of the generous
Hair is NOT a Hustle
January 26, 2023
Sisters and DreamGirls cofounders Sharie Wilson and Tonya Thompson are on a mission to debunk the stereotypes that Black people often face in regard to their hair.
Saie Make Up – A ‘No Make-Up’ Look For All Colors
July 7, 2022
Saie created a new kind of beauty brand that’s built on a simple idea of feeling good and doing good.
In Honor of Women’s History Month: Four African American Women of Beauty
March 10, 2022
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are a few African American women of beauty who revolutionized the beauty industry and cemented their place in history.
L’Oreal USA Partners with NAACP to Launch Grant Program for Black-owned Small Businesses
February 11, 2021
As small businesses in America have been hit the hardest by the economic fallout of the pandemic and Black-owned businesses are shutting down twice as fast as others according to NBER, L’Oréal USA teamed up with the NAACP to identify the most promising Black-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs in the beauty industry that are most in need of investment.