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The Beauty Standard


Darrell Spencer Didn’t Enter Men’s Grooming. He Built a New Category.
At 29, Darrell Spencer has built Crowned Skin into an eight-figure men’s grooming brand, climbed to No. 2 in men’s personal care on TikTok Shop, and walked away from Shark Tank with a deal. Now, BBF’s first male cover star is expanding the category with fragrance-led rituals designed to make men feel confident, magnetic, and seen.
Jul 2711 min read


The Woman Who Stopped Waiting for the Room
Beauty brands are built every day. Enduring businesses are built differently. In this exclusive Black Beauty Founders interview, Lyric Christian, Founder and CEO of Mind Candy Beauty, shares how authenticity, community, and bold decision making have shaped her journey as a founder and the vision behind her growing brand.
Jul 225 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


Is Bootstrapping a Product Brand Still Viable in 2026?
After five years building My Happy Flo, Necole Kane is reassessing the economics of independent growth. Her transparency around debt, cash f
Feb 193 min read
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