7 Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Support This Juneteenth and Beyond

Did you know that Juneteenth is a day that celebrates the freeing of enslaved African Americans in the United States?

June 19 is quickly approaching, and if you are wondering how to show support, shopping from Black-owned businesses is a great start. Here are seven of our favorite beauty brands to check out this year, and continue shopping all year long.

Curl Queen

Celebrity hairstylist Naivasha has worked with some top stars, including Alicia Keys, Yara Shahidi and Simon Biles. She also created Curl Queen, a collection of products aimed at moisturizing and nourishing hair. Ingredients such as manuka honey, almond oil, vitamins and proteins span across the lineup, which includes Nectar Hair Oil, Moisture Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner and Therapy Masque.

(via Curl Queen)

 

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Mielle Organics

Created by Monique Rodriguez, Mielle Organics zeroes in on hair care. From conditioners to shampoos, scalp treatments, moisturizers and oils, the brand includes options for every stage of the hair care process. Choose from a variety of collections like Sea Moss, Oats & Honey, Rosemary Mint and more.

(via Mielle Organics)

 

Lovedº1

Chrissy Teigen is not the only business mogul in her household. He husband John Legend's Lovedº1 includes products across the beauty routine spectrum, made with melanin-rich skin in mind. Next time you hit the shower, you can cleanse and moisturize with a Face + Body Wash, an Exfoliating Cleanser, a Shave Cream, Toning Mist, Face + Body Moisturizers and finish with a Face + Body Oil. Formulated alongside dermatologist Dr. Naana Boakye, each is plant-based, cruelty-free and made without parabens, synthetic fragrances and artificial colors.

(via Lovedº1)

 

Pardon My Fro

Pardon My Fro was born after its graphic designer founder, Dana Bly, decided to bring a bold punch of color and culture to the market. Its kimonos are perfect for lounging, while the brand's totes and cosmetics totes are ideal for your time on the go. Pardon My Dro's home decor options range from fleece throws to shower curtains, pillows and bedding. Just as diverse as the options are the designs you will find on them, including a full group of friends with hairstyles representing the spectrum of cuts often rocked by Black women. Pardon My Fro also has a lineup of hair care products including a hair milk, oil, mousse, edge control and more.

(via Pardon My Fro)

 

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Pear Nova

Pear Nova has you covered on lips, nails and lash care. Rachel James' vegan and cruelty-free brand delivers nail colors in shades of reds, blues, nudes and more in both classic and gel, a lash serum, body butter and hydrating cream. Pear Nova also collabed with Marvel for the premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, debuting a faux nail collection.

(via Pear Nova)

 

INALA

TV personality La La Anthony is in the hair care game, too, with a rice water-based line. You can shop by concern, such as thinning or breakage, for products designed to cleanse and strengthen hair. La La's cruelty-free, hair-focused products come in three vegan options.

(via INALA)

 

The Lip Bar

Add a pop of color to your makeup with The Lip Bar. As the name suggests, the brand offers mattes, glosses, liners and sticks for the lips, as well as blush, brows, mascara, eyeshadow and concealer options. We know it can be hard to match your shade, but Melissa Butler's brand is making it easier with complexions across the spectrum. Its tinted moisturizers come in everything from Cocoa Bean through Almond, Iced Toffee to Vanilla Bean, and for concealer, Ivory, Honey, Cinnamon and Ebony, among others.

(via The Lip Bar)

 

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