5 Black Women Changing The Beauty & Fashion Industry
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Black women have always been the blueprint—setting trends, breaking barriers, and putting on for the culture. For (Black) Women's History Month, we're honoring five Black innovators making waves in the beauty and fashion industry and creating spaces for inclusivity and creativity.
1. Nancy Twine
As the youngest Black woman with a product line at Sephora, Nancy Twine is making waves in the natural hair community with her brand, Briogeo Hair Care. Catering to a diverse range of hair textures, Briogeo has become a go-to for many consumers. The Superfood Collection offers clean hair care with recognizable ingredients, like mango and cherry extract, for everyone from type 1A to type 4C hair.
2. Paris Mckenzie
At just 16, Paris Mckenzie became the youngest beauty supply store owner of Paris Beauty Supplyz and La Eiffel Beauty Bar. Her entrepreneurial journey led her to Morgan State, where she's in her final year as a health science student and continues to inspire young Black girls aspiring to own a business.
3. Aria Hughes
A writer, a fashionista, and a Black woman?!?
Aria Hughes is the current Editor-in-Chief of Complex Magazine. With years of experience as a fashion editor, she is showing what it means to be a boss (and dressing well while doing it). From sitting down with Black style icons like June Ambrose and Dapper Dan, to putting the people on to Hood By Air, Aria amplifies Black voices in contemporary fashion. Her leadership is changing the way people view streetwear—as an artifact rooted in Black culture.
4. Ciara Imani May
Ciara Imani May founded Rebundle, a plant-based braiding hair company, to address the harmful materials commonly used in synthetic braiding hair. Rebundle uses non-toxic hair made from banana fiber, offering a sustainable alternative for those with sensitive scalps while tackling environmental and health concerns in the Black hair industry.
5. Tia Adeola
Tia Adeola, a London-raised Nigerian fashion designer, started her eponymous brand from her dorm room in 2017. Inspired by the Renaissance period, she creates unforgettable pieces worn by stars like Flo Milli and SZA. Her work has been widely recognized from Vogue to Elle for its cultural significance and unique approach to blending periods.
These young Black women are reshaping the beauty and fashion industries with their unique perspectives and creations. From pioneering the sustainable hair industry to redefining Renaissance design, their contributions are opening doors for future innovators to step through. This (Black) Women's History Month, and every month, choose to support the next generation of Black inventors and innovators, so they can continue changing the world.
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