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Celebrating Black-Owned Beauty: Essential Hair Care Brands to Know
- Bee Stokes
- Feb 25
- 3 min read
This video shines a spotlight on outstanding black-owned hair care brands that offer effective and innovative products for all hair types. In honor of Black History Month, supporting these businesses is crucial for fostering diversity and excellence in the beauty industry. But let's not just shop during February, let's make it a habit for all year long. This guide highlights brands that have made a significant impact, offering solutions for styling, scalp health, and overall hair vitality.
Bee Stokes Styling: Innovations in Scalp Care
First, we have to recognize: Bee Stokes Styling. Although we're known for our custom wigs and pieces for individuals experiencing hair loss, we've expanded into formulating our own line of hair and scalp care products.
R&R Root Relief Scalp Tonic: A dual-use product designed to soothe and relieve itching, irritation, and inflammation on the scalp. This product is highlighted as a hero product with the potential for widespread availability.
The Doux: Popular Choices for Curl Definition
The Doux is a brand that has gained recognition for its effective styling products, particularly for curly hair. This product has been in heavy rotation for my clients. The juiciness and bounce from the setting foam are so satisfying.
Key Products:
Big Papa defining gel
Crazy Sexy Curl Honey Setting Foam
Design Essentials: A Legacy of Versatility
With over 35 years in the industry, Design Essentials is a professional brand offering a comprehensive range of products suitable for all hair types and textures. The brand caters to natural hair, relaxed hair, and even has a dedicated line for wigs and extensions. Products can be found at retailers like Ulta and beauty supply stores.
Highly Recommended Products:
Honey Cream Shampoo
Rosemary Mint Conditioner
HCO Leave-In Conditioner (This is one of my personal favorites)
Collections to Explore: Classic, Almond & Avocado (for naturals), African Chebe Growth, Agave & Lavender (for relaxers/silk presses), and a line for wigs/extensions.
The Hair Diagram: Cosmetologist-Driven Solutions
Founded by a cosmetologist with extensive industry experience, The Hair Diagram creates products born from a deep understanding of client needs. The brand's origin in professional expertise ensures product efficacy and addresses common hair challenges.
Bold Hold Collection: This line is specifically for lace wig wearers, offering various adhesion products beyond just glue, including lace tape, liquid gold, and lace gelly, with hold strengths ranging from daily to multi-week.
Ashley Marie Collection: This new line offers a variety of styling products such as curl cream, styling gels, mousse, protein conditioning treatments, and silk out serums.
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TPH Beauty: Taraji P. Henson's Focus on Scalp Health
TPH Beauty, the line by Taraji P. Henson, emphasizes the critical importance of scalp health within hair care routines. The brand offers products like a scalp detox. And y'all know how we feel about scalp care is often overlooked in the beauty industry.
Featured Product: The Twist and Set moisture-rich twisting cream is perfect for twist-outs. It leaves the hair feeling moisturized and the scent is amazing.
Why Supporting Black-Owned Brands Matters
This month, we emphasized that supporting black-owned businesses is not just a trend but a mission. These brands often bring unique perspectives, innovative solutions, and a commitment to serving diverse communities. Whether you are looking for everyday essentials, specialized styling products, or effective scalp treatments, these black-owned brands offer high-quality options that deliver results. With that being said, let's make a conscious effort to shop black throughout the year, not just during designated months. By exploring and supporting these businesses, consumers contribute to a more inclusive and vibrant beauty landscape.
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