Taylor Bryant
How To Stand Out When Applying For Accelerator Programs
Spots in accelerator and mentorship programs are often coveted by emerging beauty brands trying to build networks, expand distribution and fine-tine their businesses. To learn about getting into them, for this edition of our ongoing series posing questions...
In A Big Step Toward Making Halal Beauty More Accessible, Flora & Noor Is Set To Launch At Ulta Beauty
“My goal is to make halal beauty more accessible in the U.S. I want to be in your Targets, in your Ultas, wherever customers like me shop,” says Jordan Karim, founder of Flora & Noor. “I see...
British Curly Hair Brand Boucléme Makes Its US Debut At Bluemercury
Boucléme is entering retail in the United States via a new partnership with Bluemercury. The British curly hair brand’s five bestsellers—Curl Cleanser, Curl Conditioner, Curl Cream, Curl Defining Gel and Super Hold Styler—will be available in 28...
Calvaniece Mason Relaunches With A Modern Look, Haircare Products And Renewed Sense Of Purpose
Calvaniece Mason was born into and came of age in the beauty industry. As a teenager, she officially kicked off her beauty career lending a hand at her mother’s salon and styling classmates’ hair on the side....
Realizing The $2.6B Opportunity Beauty Is Missing By Not Fully Supporting Black-Founded Brands
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, consumers, retailers and media companies rushed to support Black-owned businesses in an attempt to level a playing field that was historically off-kilter. It seemed the country had woken up—or at least...
Glossier Grant Recipient Deon Libra Set To Launch With Adaptogenic Beauty And Wellness Products
After Devin McGhee’s father passed away in 2018 from a massive heart attack brought on by stress, she realized she had to make lifestyle changes. “I didn’t want that to be my fate,” she says. Friends and family...
As Consumers Grapple With Inflation, Badgley Mischka Bets On Affordable Fragrances From Mark And James
In an uncertain economy, Badgley Mischka is banking on consumers seeking out affordable luxuries. Mark Badgley and James Mischka, the designers behind the brand, are rolling out a trio of perfumes as part of their diffusion fragrance line...
