From Activism To Advertising, Five Social Media Developments From This Week
Social media is a mess. As 2020 continues to deliver curveballs to humanity, it’s become quite clear that change needs to happen and happen fast. The platforms we rely on to connect with others and conduct our...
Mail Flawed: How USPS Changes Have Affected Indie Beauty Brands
The United States Postal Service has been embroiled in a controversy over cost-cutting measures pursued by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who said on Tuesday he’s reversing some of them, including slashing overtime for mail carriers, and halting the...
True Beauty Ventures Backs Aquis, A Brand Known For Hair Towels That’s Taking A Turn Into Treatments
For its first investment, True Beauty Ventures has ventured into haircare by backing Aquis, which is expanding beyond the moisture-wicking towels and turbans that put it on the beauty industry map. The young fund from Rich Gersten...
NiLuu Launches With Eye Masks, Pillowcases And Robes Made From A Sustainable Vegan Silk Alternative
Silk pillowcase devotees might not sleep well at night if they knew how the textile is traditionally produced. The process entails boiling silkworms alive inside their cocoons to harvest the luxurious fabric, and...
What’s The Next Carol’s Daughter?
The confluence of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement has accelerated emerging multicultural haircare brands’ march against multinational conglomerates that have dominated the category for decades. Inspired by entrepreneurs like Madam C. J. Walker, the self-made millionaire...
