As the fight to ensure Black lives matter continues, we’re highlighting some of our favorite black-owned businesses for you to check out!
In the wake of the senseless murder of George Floyd at the hands of police and the ongoing protests to end systemic racism, we at HollywoodLife.com are trying to do our part in keeping the conversation going. Here, we’re featuring our favorite black-owned beauty and fashion companies for readers to support now and always, as many of them are trailblazers and groundbreakers within their industries. For example, the iconic Pat McGrath, who is commonly referred to as the ‘Mother’ of makeup, has always championed for extensive shade ranges and inclusive model casting since starting her career in the ’90s. Now, her Pat McGrath Labs brand is a multi-million dollar company.
Similarly, Rihanna‘s FENTY Beauty found a void in the market where shades for melanin-blessed black women weren’t available. In many cases, what was on the market would give off a grey hue, instead of true coverage. Riri’s FENTY launched with 40 distinct foundation shades which has since grown to a line of 50. Briogeo, a leader in clean haircare, has a strong-willed and brilliant black female founder in Nancy Twine, who left her high-paying job on Wall Street to become a “green beauty entrepreneur.”
Their fan-favorite “Don’t Despair, Repair!” line has helped women of all hair types revive their dry, damaged hair using all natural ingredients like rosehip oil, almond oil, algae extract and b-vitamins. Another black-owned beauty brand by a strong woman we can’t get enough of is skincare line, Unsun. Founded by Katonya B.
