2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (909+ words) A before-and-after ad from a textured-hair brand has reignited questions about beauty standards, Black hair and what happens when beloved Black-founded brands go corporate. Mielle Organics is once again at the center of an online conversation about Black hair, but…...

23+ hour, 9+ min ago   (370+ words) Target is gearing up to launch the Target Beauty Studio in September, featuring just two Black-owned brands among 90, mostly new additions. When Target first announced it was stepping back from some of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, officials swore…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (526+ words) On Saturday, Aug. 29, Ulta will mark Cécred’s Nourishing Hair Oil down by 50% as part of its 21+ Day of Beauty sale. From concert tickets that rivaled my car payment to stylish, one-of-a-kind merch, or even weave for a chunky braid style…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (372+ words) Celebrity hairstylist Kahh Spence’s Samir Grey sold out within hours after an unexpected viral boost. Kahh Spence’s fragrance brand Samir Grey has surpassed $500,000 in sales after a viral boost involving Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles. The sales milestone follows Spence’s…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (395+ words) The actress spent 17 seasons on the series, but says her journey to the role began with a network executive’s objection to her natural hair. S. Epatha Merkerson became one of television’s most recognizable Black actresses thanks to her 17-season run…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (626+ words) From Hermès to Chanel, stories of Black shoppers facing alleged discrimination are reigniting conversations about luxury, status and spending power. A luxury brand store must hate to see Savannah James coming. The 39-year-old entrepreneur and wife of LeBron James recently…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (566+ words) Kayra Theodore's hair show, "Untied," reimagines the hairstyles that once made her a target into symbols of freedom, healing & creativity. For hair artist Kayra Theodore, the tensions began in middle school when she became the only Black girl in her…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (296+ words) Olandria Carthen, Serena Page, Trinity Tatum, Kayda Bosse, Melanie Moreno and Aniya Harvey brought villa star power to Hollywood. The “Love Island USA” pipeline into mainstream Hollywood showed no signs of slowing Wednesday night, as several of the franchise’s most…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (366+ words) Swap your everyday essentials for these Black-owned products that are better for your home, your health, and make a lasting economic impact. A Black-woman-owned perfume-infused laundry product brand offering a range of scent beads and tumble dryer sheets, and fabric…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (214+ words) Launching at Sephora, Influxious reimagines everything from skin scents to vacation fragrances through a diasporic lens. When Funmi Monet discusses the sensory experience of fragrance, she is not only talking about notes and scent profiles. For the licensed therapist, content…...