Quality,Black Owned Fashion, Skin Care, and Hair Brands to Buy From

Writer: Envee E. Williams

Fast fashion brands such as popular online store, Fashion Nova have been accused of stealing several designs from Black Businesses time and time again. It is very important that we support businesses that support us. Here’s a list of Black Owned Businesses. These brands have something to offer everyone Enjoy!!! 

Shethecollection.com https://shethecollection.com/

'She The Collection' launched November 3, 2014 by Carmen Alexandra. ‘She The Collection’ is a brand for modern women, curvy, girly, edgy, and trendy girls. This brand offers dresses, rompers, swimwear, shoes, bags, and accessories. 

Shopiccon.com https://shopiccon.com/ 

The brand 'Icconic' was created to make women help women feel confident and influential. This brand sells necklaces, turbans, activewear, vintage kimonos, 2 piece linen sets, and tops. This online website runs from small to large. 

The Style Animal https://www.thestyleanimal.com

'The Style Animal' is a Los Angeles based brand that sells eyewear, slogan tees, bags, basics, and dresses. The Style Animal is known for selling eye-catching merchandise, such as the handbag that says “Mind your business.” Their sizes run from small to 1x. 

Eclectic Bella https://eclecticbella.com/ 

'Eclectic Bella' is a brand based out of Los Angeles. This brand aims to provide trendy statement pieces to fashion savvy women. Eclectic Bella takes pride in selling high quality clothing for an affordable price. This brand sells outerwear, rompers, dresses, jumpsuits, and matching sets. Sizes range from small to large 

Define Retro @ashantimarche https://defineretro.com 

'Define Retro' is a resale boutique founded by Ashanti Marche that features quality hand selected, bold, and retro fashion. Define Retro sells handbags, tops, dressed, outerwear, and blazers. 

Black Owned Makeup & Hair Care Brands

Hair Care: 

- Mielle: Founder Monique Rodriguez launched in 2014. Today Mielle Organics is a global and viral sensation, with orders in over 87 countries around the world. https://mielleorganics.com - Eden Bodyworks: Founder Jasmine Lawrence launched in 2004 

https://edenbodyworks.com - Rucker Roots (Vegan Hair Care): Founded by sisters Ellen and Ione Rucker. 

https://ruckerroots.com - Melanin Hair Care: Founder Whitney White launched in 2018. 

https://melaninhaircare.com 

- Curls Dynasty: Founder Nickie Nougaisse launched in 2014. 

https://curlsdynasty.com 

Makeup:

- The Lip Bar: Founder Melissa Butler launched in 2012. She believes that “There 

is no standard. You are the standard.” (Vegan & Cruelty Free makeup brand) https://thelipbar.com - Mented Cosmetics: Founded by KJ Miller and Amanda E. Johnson because they 

believed that “ Every woman should be able to find herself in the world of beauty, no matter her skin tone.” https://www.mentedcosmetics.com - Prime Beauty: Founder Shemika Harmitt created Prime Beauty “to remind 

women of color that our beauty needs are primary. Not secondary”. https://primebeautycosmetics.com - Uoma Beauty pronounced OMA (uh-mah) means beautiful : Founded by Sharon 

Chuter believes that “beauty starts the moment you decide to be yourself.”https://uomabeauty.com - Danessa Myricks Beauty: Founded by Denessa Myricks “My vision was to create a brand where there were limitless possibilities for women from all walks of life to create.” https://www.danessamyricksbeauty.com 

Sources: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.allure.com/gallery/black-owned-hair-care-bran ds/amp: https://www.whatwouldderriawear.com/2020/06/30/black-owned-business-directory /