Black-Owned Businesses to Support Year-Round
Discover an array of extraordinary Black-owned businesses offering a variety of products from makeup and snacks to books. These innovative brands, many founded by women, go beyond just meeting market needs—they also foster a sense of community and inclusivity.
Beauty and Skincare
Melanin Haircare
Founders: Whitney and Taffeta White
Why We Love It: Launched in 2015, this brand focuses on natural hair and scalp care, aiming to benefit women of all backgrounds with their high-quality products.
LYS Beauty
Founder: Tisha Thompson
Why We Love It: LYS Beauty redefines clean beauty to be more inclusive and affordable. It's the first Black-owned Sephora Clean Color Cosmetics brand with a wide shade range designed to boost women's confidence.
Danessa Myricks Beauty
Founder: Danessa Myricks
Why We Love It: Created by a self-taught makeup artist, this brand challenges industry norms with unique techniques and innovative makeup products.
Hyper Skin
Founder: Desiree Verdejo
Why We Love It: Hyper Skin targets hyperpigmentation with clinically proven formulas tailored specifically for brown and black skin.
Pat McGrath Labs
Founder: Pat McGrath
Why We Love It: Known for iconic products, Pat McGrath is also the first makeup artist to receive Queen Elizabeth II's D.B.E. honor for her contributions to fashion, beauty, and diversity.
Ami Colé
Founder: Diarrha N'Diaye
Why We Love It: Catering to deeper skin tones, Ami Colé offers universal products like lip oil treatments and skin-enhancing sticks that deliver excellence.
Fashion and Accessories
Hanifa
Founder: Anifa Mvuemba
Why We Love It: This luxury brand is known for designs that accentuate the customer’s figure and lifestyle, offering groundbreaking fashion that commands attention.
Ten Wilde
Founder: Tenisha Wilde
Why We Love It: Inspired by her NorCal and Bay Area upbringing, Tenisha creates high-quality, affordable pieces.
Food and Drinks
Hot N Saucy
Why We Love It: This brand reimagines hot sauce into something vibrant and flavorful, using all-natural vegetable-based ingredients to spice up your meals without extra costs.
Bee Fit Foods
Why We Love It: Offering flexible meal plans, Bee Fit Foods makes healthy eating easy with its direct-to-table food delivery service.
Me & The Bees Lemonade
Founder: Mikaila Ulmer
Why We Love It: Started by a young entrepreneur, this delicious lemonade is made with honey, supporting bee conservation while delivering tasty drinks.
Wellness
Brown Girl Jane
Why We Love It: Focused on women's wellness, this plant-based collection aims to balance body, mind, and spirit, offering a holistic approach to self-care.
Golde
Founders: Trinity Mouzon Wofford and Issy Kobori
Why We Love It: Golde makes wellness fun and accessible for everyone with vegan products that celebrate superfoods.
Jewels & Accessories
Sucré Couture
Founder: Kimberly Fomby Jefferson
Why We Love It: Offering diverse jewelry from statement pieces to everyday basics, Sucré Couture celebrates Black culture with high-quality pieces.
If You Dare Accessories
Why We Love It: This hand-crafted jewelry brand focuses on creating elegant, statement pieces that highlight individuality.
Special Mentions
BLK & Bold
Founders: Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson
Why We Love It: Beyond offering a range of coffee roasts and tea blends, BLK & Bold pledges 5% of profits to nonprofits supporting children’s futures.
Partake Foods
Why We Love It: Ideal for those with food allergies, Partake Foods offers delicious snacks free from the top nine allergens. The brand is also committed to fighting food insecurity in partnership with No Kid Hungry.
Ciao By CC
Founder: Brittany Campbell
Why We Love It: Every piece of this luxury women’s brand is meticulously crafted in Italy, radiating elegance and sophistication.
Feel free to share your favorite Black-owned businesses with us. Together, we can support and uplift thriving Black entrepreneurs every day.