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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


Pat McGrath Labs Secures $30M US Investment to Power Its Next Chapter
With $30 million in new capital secured and founder Pat McGrath retaining significant ownership, the brand moves forward under a strengthene
Feb 171 min read


No Dominique Fluker Doesn’t Follow Culture. She Shapes It.
Dominique Fluker doesn’t just report on culture. She shapes it across television, journalism, and design.
Feb 163 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


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


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


Karen Young’s OUI the People: From $1,500 Startup to Sephora Shelves
Karen Young, founder of OUI the People, turned a $1,500 investment into a thriving beauty brand now featured in Sephora stores...
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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