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The Beauty Standard


BBF Next Wave: Isan Elba Is Redefining What Access Looks Like in Beauty
At 24, Isan Elba is building a new model for beauty, turning excess into access through Beauty Access and Beauty Forward.
Apr 66 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


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


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


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
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