After The Atlanta Shootings, Fears Over Safety Rise At Asian American-Owned Spas And Salons
In the wake of shootings that killed eight people in the Atlanta area last month, including six of Asian descent, the places where the victims worked—Gold Spa, Young’s Asian Massage and Aromatherapy Spa—have been splashed across the news....
Meet The Chic Black-Owned Natural Skincare Brand That Just Launched At Urban Outfitters
Being basic often gets a bad rap, but, when it comes to skincare, Nia Baucke has realized the basics are exactly what her skin needs. It took her a while to reach that realization, though. Throughout high school...
New Brand Happy 2nd Birthday Aims To Provide Cancer Patients—And Everyone Else—Luxurious Self-Care Experiences
Jae Ro and Juliana Brewer, sibling co-founders of the skincare brand Happy 2nd Birthday launching next month, intimately witnessed the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation in 2018. Their father was undergoing a bone-marrow transplant after a...
Alpha-H Looks To Reinforce Its Authority In Skincare Acids And Support Women Reentering The Workforce
“Alpha means much more than alpha hydroxy acid,” says Tina Randello, chief commercial officer of skincare brand Alpha-H, which was founded about a quarter of a century ago by Michelle Doherty with a focus on glycolic acid....
With An Assist From Chrissy Teigen, Clean Beauty Brand Mara’s Sales Jump 200%
Algae-powered indie brand Mara is making waves in beauty. Established in 2018 by media expert and content creator Allison McNamara, the premium clean brand has experienced 200% growth over the past year during a...
