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The Beauty Standard


Rooted in Love: How Tia Mowry turned a lifetime of self-discovery into a clean beauty empire
She spent decades making us feel seen. Now Tia Mowry is doing something even braver — choosing herself. The actress turned founder opens up about healing, motherhood, and building 4U by Tia from the ground up.
May 105 min read


Stormi Steele Is Reshaping the Business of Beauty in Real Time
Stormi Steele shares how she built Canvas Beauty into a multi-million dollar brand, generating over $1 million in a single TikTok Shop live
Apr 103 min read


The Doux Enters Next Phase of Growth With Strategic Investment From VMG Partners
The Doux secures minority investment from VMG Partners, marking its next phase of growth.
Apr 101 min read


April Showers Is Turning Vision Into Legacy Daily
April Showers turned vision into a nationally licensed brand. But the real story goes far beyond retail.
Mar 314 min read


Inside Black Girl Vitamins: How Anna Palomino Is Building Wellness Products Black Women Actually Need
the wellness industry shifts toward personalized, solution-driven supplements, Anna Palomino is helping lead that change at Black Girl Vita
Mar 193 min read


Olivia Hancock Is the Beauty Editor Black Beauty Deserves
Olivia Hancock is redefining what visibility looks like in beauty. As Senior Beauty Editor at Byrdie and founder of The Hue Report, she has
Mar 185 min read


Beauty Industry Veteran Ylorie Taylor on Strategy, Community, and the Work Behind HUE Affair
Beauty industry veteran Ylorie Taylor has spent more than two decades helping brands grow and founders navigate the ever-changing beauty lan
Mar 132 min read


The Woman Behind the Brands: How Karonda Cook Quietly Helped Build the Textured Hair Industry
Karonda Cook has spent decades shaping the textured hair industry from behind the scenes. From helping bring brands like Carol’s Daughter, T
Mar 135 min read


Ulta Beauty Enters TikTok Shop Era as Social Commerce Reshapes Beauty Retail
The retailer becomes one of the first U.S. specialty beauty chains to integrate directly with TikTok Shop, signaling a major shift in how co
Mar 132 min read


EXCLUSIVE: Why the Target Boycott Is Ending — Dr. Jamal Bryant Speaks With Black Beauty Founders
In an exclusive interview with Black Beauty Founders, Dr. Jamal Bryant explains why the Target boycott has ended, what demands were met, and
Mar 113 min read


The Future of Black Beauty: What Emerging Brands Need to Know in 2025 and Beyond
With DEI initiatives declining in major retailers, shifts in consumer purchasing behaviors, and an increasing emphasis on direct-to-consumer
Jan 29, 20253 min read


The $7 Billion Opportunity: Why the Black Hair Care Market Is Poised for a Major Breakthrough
The Black hair care market is more than just a segment of the beauty industry—it’s a cultural cornerstone and a global powerhouse poised for
Jan 11, 20251 min read
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