A Cosmic Guide To August 2021: Horoscopes For Beauty Entrepreneurs

Leo season begins with a full moon and ends with a full moon as if to return for a fiery encore performance. Many of us are indeed yearning to make the most of the summer’s energy...

Six Brands Highlighting The Diversity Of African Beauty

Highlighting the riches and diversity of Africa’s 54 countries, African and African-inspired brands are entering the beauty industry aperture in a big way. “New African brands are taking control of their narrative,” says Akosua Acheaw, founder of Lagos,...

With Kosa Body Care, A Sustainable Design Expert And Spa Owner Harnesses Ayurveda’s Healing Benefits For Hair And Skin

Kosa Wellness Spa founder Shilpa Sankaran was born in India, but spent her grade-school days in the small American town Middleton, Wis. As a kid attempting to integrate, she says, “I tried to separate myself from my...

VC-Backed Supplement Brand Bird&Be Aims To Make Fertility Products More Inclusive And Accessible

Breanna Hughes and Samantha Diamond, co-founders of new direct-to-consumer fertility health company Bird&Be, know firsthand how harrowing, frustrating, confusing, time-consuming and expensive the fertility journey can be—and they’re dedicated to bettering...

As Mental Health Matters Grab The Spotlight, Selfmade Raises $1M To Ritualize Self-Exploration Practices

With mental health matters grabbing headlines, Selfmade, a startup supporting the mind with beauty merchandise and digital resources, could hardly be more relevant—and investors are taking notice. They’ve committed over $1 million to fuel the spread of...