Taylor Bryant

Aspen Apothecary Rebrands As Ourside, Raises $500K In Funding
After two years of operating as Aspen Apothecary, the fragrance brand is revealing a new look and name. The refresh was instigated by feedback co-founder and CEO Keta Burke-Williams received while fundraising. “People would say you say you...

The Story Behind Danessa Myricks Beauty’s TikTok-Viral Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
“I may have discovered the easiest one-step product ever,” shares Peloton instructor Katie Wang in a TikTok video on Danessa Myricks Beauty’s Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder, which she closes by declaring, “Danessa is my new...

Pardon My Fro Partners With Horizon Beauty Group, Gears Up To Launch At Walmart
An outgrowth of illustrator Dana Bly’s artwork celebrating bold Black women, Pardon My Fro will roll out to select Walmart stores and online in January. The brand’s assortment at the massive chain will include haircare products Moisturizing...

After 20 Years Of Curls, Founder Mahisha Dellinger Reflects On The Secrets To Her Success—And A Few Stumbles
The curly hair brand Curls has remained relevant for 20 years in a crowded market, no easy feat. Some might attribute its longevity to good timing. The brand launched as the natural hair movement was picking up...

AI-Powered Custom Beauty Brand 2250 Updates Products Over Time In Response To Results
All too often, Fernando Braun and Nessim Zouaoui have plunked down for skincare products that don’t work for them. Of course, they’re not alone. In consumer research, people told them they purchased frustratingly ineffective products after receiving recommendations...

Set To Launch At Sally Beauty, Luxxi Nails Tries To Produce New Press-On Styles At The Speed Of Social Media
Luxxi Nails tries to churn out press-on nail styles as swiftly as designs trend on social media, which is to say pretty damn often. “What we’re doing is we are taking very popular nail styles that you...

Indie Beauty Snapshot: 9 Trends Emerging In The Third Quarter Of 2022
Sometimes covering beauty, particularly the indie side of the industry, can be disheartening. This week, Brad Pitt and Travis Barker announced new skincare brands, dispelling any notion that the barrage of celebrity beauty brands pulling attention...