Typically not much thought goes into purchasing a brush, but the founders of Blazon are here to change the hair care game. The brand's boar bristle brush promotes scalp health by efficiently spreading natural hair oils, and it's ideal for wavy, curly and straight hair. Best of all, the brush is included in this year's Grammy gift bag that will grace the hands of Pink, Ariana Grande and Cardi B., so you can be sure your hair care arsenal is top-notch.
As a Southerner, vegan skin care expert, traveler and former African Diaspora historian, Niambi Cacchioli is always in awe of African Diaspora. And after living in Europe for 12 years where fresh food became her go-to and apothecaries became her pharmacies, she decided to launch a line loaded with natural butters, oils and floral waters. There's not a single item we aren't coveting from the collection.
Ingrown hairs are a real concern, which is why Bevel, founded by Tristin Walker as a part of Walker&Co. (recently acquired by Procter & Gamble), developed a shaving system and razor to prevent ingrown hairs and reduce irritation for men of color. The curated line of products addresses hyperpigmentation, inflammation, dullness and uneven skin tone — basically everything we've ever wanted in a skin care line.
Beauty business guru Richelieu Dennis, who started SheaMoisture by selling soap in Harlem in the 90s, created what seems to be the hallmark of beauty goodies for black women. The hair, skin and makeup products are now sold in Target and Dennis has no plans of slowing down. In fact, he launched a $100 million investment fund for women entrepreneurs of color at the 2018 Essence Festival. Yeah, we're impressed, too.
True Moringa co-founder Kwami Williams was raised in Ghana and studied aerospace engineering at MIT, where he worked with NASA. On a trip back to his homeland with fellow student (and co-founder) Emily Cunningham, they encountered 100 percent pure cold-pressed moringa and launched a moringa-powered skin care line that is 100 percent vegan, paraben-free and sulfate-free. Apart from supporting sustainable farming in Ghana by working directly with farmers and paying them a fair wage, True Moringa runs initiatives like One Million Trees, which has planted 1 million moringa trees in Ghana. Our favorites include the Lavender Facial Oil and Rejuvenating Body Polish.