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The Beauty Brief
Body Care Isn’t Catching Up — It’s Taking Over
Body care is no longer basic. It’s evolving into a high-performance, wellness-driven category redefining beauty.
3 days ago3 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.
4 days ago4 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
How Tisha Thompson Turned Vision into LYS Beauty
Tisha Thompson didn’t wait for perfect timing. After years of learning the business from the inside, she took a leap that most founders woul
Feb 147 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
10 Emerging Black-Owned Body Care Brands Transforming the Industry
At Black Beauty Founders, we celebrate the Black entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing the beauty industry. The body care market, projected
Jan 12, 20253 min read
2025 Beauty Trends: How Black Beauty Founders Can Shape the Future of Personal Care
The global beauty and personal care industry is heading into a revolutionary year in 2025, with exciting trends that every entrepreneur shou
Jan 11, 20252 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
Texture Crush: Ushering in a New Era of Natural Haircare
The natural hair movement is evolving, and Texture Crush, founded by former Creme of Nature executive Teneya Gholston, is leading the charge
Jan 10, 20251 min read
Thirteen Lune Joins the Next Chapter of Growth Under SNR Capital
Thirteen Lune’s next chapter begins with SNR Capital, driving growth and expanding opportunities for diverse beauty brands and entrepreneurs
Dec 27, 20241 min read
Sephora’s 2025 Accelerate Program Celebrates a Decade of Impact
In a monumental milestone, Sephora North America has announced the eight BIPOC-owned beauty brands selected for its 2025 Accelerate program.
Dec 19, 20241 min read
Canvas Beauty Shatters Records with $3 Million in Black Friday Sales on TikTok
Canvas Beauty, founded by Stormi Steele, has achieved a monumental milestone, generating $3 million in sales during TikTok Shop’s Black...
Nov 30, 20241 min read
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