By Tiara Starks
Zhané Aliya is a content creator based in the Nashville bringing her own flair to the fashion, lifestyle, and DIY beauty content niches while speaking in-depth about her experiences as a Black creator navigating the platform’s ever-changing algorithm.
Read MoreMariel Mejia is the founder of Pink Root Products, hair care products that help improve the transition from chemically treated and heat damaged hair to natural hair. With company values like “We don’t believe in bad hair, just bad hair care,” the mission behind Pink Root Products is to help you enjoy your curls
Read MoreSae-Young is a Korean-American model and content creator currently based in the NYC/NJ area. After years of struggling with her self-esteem and burning out from toxic jobs, Sae-Young uses her massive platform (50k+ on TikTok @GenerationSae) to inspire people to love their bodies and chase their dreams unapologetically.
Read MoreVeronica Jimenez is a Mexican-born product designer and founder of beauty brand ROUT. After shaving her peach fuzz for years with regular eyebrow razors, she was horrified at how much it contributed to plastic waste. Veronica was inspired to design the facial razor, Adios Peach Fuzz, that’s eco-friendly while not compromising on quality.
Read MoreJenn Harper is the Founder and CEO of Indigenous beauty brand Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics. Now available in Sephora Canada, Cheekbone beauty is advocating for active sustainability, healing trans-generational trauma in her community, and reimagining the future of Indigenous representation.
Read MoreBorn in Harlem, New York to Senegalese parents, Ndeye Peinda is a content creator covering beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Through her platform and growing online community, she inspires others to show up authentically as themselves and challenge outdated Eurocentric beauty standards.
Read MoreNuMercies is a skincare line of vegan-based solutions for all skin types using fruits and vegetables to combine nature and science without the chemicals. Founded by Ashley Gonzalez, Master Esthetician of Afro Puerto Rican descent, NuMercies is inspired by the natural remedies passed down from her grandmother and the power of nature to heal us, inside and out.
Read MoreLin Chen is the CEO and Founder of Pink Moon, an NYC based consultancy, digital wellcare space, and boutique that aims to uplift and radically transform the beauty industry. With nearly a decade of beauty industry experience under her belt and the end of a toxic relationship, Lin embarked on a radical self love journey that led to the launch of her business.
Read MoreShontay Lundy is the founder of Black Girl Sunscreen, a skincare brand that caters exclusively to melanated skin. Founded in 2016 in Miami, Florida, Black Girl Sunscreen became the perfect alternative to the sunscreens already on the market which often leave a white cast on the skin.
Read MoreTai Ceme is a Haitian makeup artist and founder of Tai-Lite, a clean skin loving makeup brand. With a background in styling and editorial, Tai discovered her natural gift for makeup by chance and has been passionate and devoted to her craft ever since.
Read MoreTiara Willis is a New York based licensed esthetician and makeup artist and founder of Makeup For WOC. Tiara’s expertise particularly focuses on skincare based on extensive research and science.
Read MoreIsabelle Ikpeme is a beauty guru and influencer from Atlanta, Georgia. With her glowing skin and bright and fun makeup looks, she encourages women to experiment with their beauty routines and challenge their comfort zones.
Read MoreSusan Edwards is the founder of Uhai Hair, a line of versatile haircare products infused with high quality African ingredients such as superfood baobab, coconut oil and shea butter to revive the hair and scalp. After living in both Kenya and Liberia for 8 years, Susan was able to perfect a multitude of formulas to help solve common haircare problems like dry scalp.
Read MoreFanta Ndao is a licensed esthetician and founder of Hajia Beauty, a culmination of ancient African beauty rituals and Islamic culture that offers facial and body treatments with natural and organic ingredients from various regions in Africa. In the midst of COVID-19, you can gift a healthcare worker a facial treatment through Hajia Beauty that will be honored once social distancing restrictions are lifted.
Read MoreKathyana Philippe is a Haitian-American entrepreneur and founder of Cari Naturals, an all natural line of skin and haircare products. While managing her eczema, Kathyana was able to whip up a special solution that includes Haitian black castor oil for glowing skin.
Read MoreBODYJOY Butters is a natural hair and skincare company founded in NYC by mother and daughter duo Melody and Brianna Brumfield. Using natural organic ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, cocoa butter, mango butter, and essential fragrance oils, BODYJOY products are freshly made to order and eco-friendly.
Read MoreVanessa, also known on her social platforms as @Cutcreaser, is an indigenous Salvadorian beauty blogger known for her glowing photos and artistic eye makeup.
Read MoreOriginally from South Florida and currently based in NYC, Imani Shanté is an independent model, writer, and beauty expert known for her fiery auburn hair and magnetic glow.
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