With all that is going on right now with the appalling reminder of just how harsh and present racism is in the world, I wanted to write a post sharing black-owned businesses. How we spend our money has great power on the economy. It speaks volumes. The more that black-owned businesses are supported, the more diversity there is, and the more they have the chance to flourish in the mainstream.
Black-Owned Hair Businesses
The black hair market is saturated with products and there are increasingly more and more black-owned businesses creating their own hair products. This is the ultimate ideal as buying products from those with experience with dealing with black hair themselves, helps you trust the brand more.
As a freelance writer with a niche in black hair myself, I’ve had the privilege of testing out some great black hair brands, with a focus on natural ingredients. These include:
Root2Tip
All of Root2Tip’s products have at least 98% natural hair ingredients. The brand was launched by Sal Baxter, after her bout with hair loss. She was able to grow her daughter’s hair to waist length at age 5 and she puts it down to these products she created. I am particularly a fan of the honey-rain juice, as it detangles knots and moisturises tresses really well. I have 4c type hair so it was amazing to see this at work.
Purely Natural By Anastasia (PNBA)
The founder of PNBA is also the founder of Purely Natural Hair Salon in London, the first natural hair salon in London. PNBA has some great quality sandalwood made hair tools. They have less snag and pulling than plastic or metal combs or brushes and the sandalwood scent smells divine!
Primal Beauty
Primal Beauty is founded by the owner of hair shop in South East London, Sandyxs, Sandra.
This brand offers a range of both hair and skin care products based around natural ingredients. I’m a fan of their Black Soap Shower creme and Black Soap Shampoo which is an easy flow consistency.
Innocent Hair Care
Innocent hair care is a sustainable afro hair care product brand with glass packaging. Their products have an amazing long-lasting scent. Check out my review here.
Umona
Umona specializes in crotchet hair extensions. They are so light and easy to apply even as a beginner! See my post for my review on their Havana Mambo Twist. With my code REMIREPORTS you can get 10% off sitewide from their store.
Skin Care Black-Owned Businesses
Black Girl Sunscreen
As we enter the sunny season, we need to take extra care of our skin. Black girl sunscreen has just landed a great donor and now is valued at ¢5million. There’s a myth that black people don’t need sunscreen, and although we are less susceptible to being sunburnt compared to caucasian people, we are not immune from the harmful UV rays from the sun. Black girl sunscreen is specifically designed with black skin in mind. They currently stock in Target in America but also have an online shop.
Brown Beauty Boutique
Brown beauty Boutique, formerly known as At Bar London, is an online boutique for black and brown beauties. From makeup to nail polish, Brown Beauty boutique hosts a range of brands that are dedicated to serving melanin beauties. Some of the brands they sell include. Super Food LX, MS Hair Foundation, Almocado, and much more!
Black-Owned Convenience Stores
Pempamsie
Pempamsie is a black-owned London based African-inspired health-focused store with 4 branches, specialising in hair and body products. Everything they stock is chemical-free and natural. Their stores are based in Brixton, Lewisham, Mitcham, and Walthamstow. They are planning to open an online store soon too!
Clothing Black-Owned Businesses
Nubian Skin
Nubian Skin is a nude skin hosiery for women of colour. Frustrated by the limited skin-tone choices to go with her wardrobe, Nubian Skin founder, Ade Hassan, decided it was time for ‘a different kind of nude’ and founded Nubian Skin.
Kionii
Kionii creates African, Caribbean, and Asian inspired jewellery and accessories. They also have an option to customise some jewelry items.
Cornerfold
Cornerfold offers T-shirts with empowering quotes on them. I have their Chinua Achebe quote ‘my weapon is literature’. You can get 15% off any of their t-shirts with my affiliate code REMIREPORTS15 .
Homeware Black-Owned Businesses
Garden Of Eden
Garden of Eden sells so many lovely looking and healthy plants. I love the plants I have from there. The owner is super friendly too!
Colourshot
Primarily focused on handmade cards, Colourshot incorporates African prints and designs into travel mugs, scarves, tote bags, and more! With my affiliate code REMIREPORTS10 you can get 10% off sitewide.
Bespoke Binny
Bespoke Binny offers African-inspired handmade homeware and gifts. With my code REMIREPORTS, you can get 10% off this lampshade and any other Bespoke Binny products site-wide. They also host a virtual lampshade making master class!
MAMMAW
MAMMAW is an African fashion site specializing in skirts, dresses, and tops, using Ankara and Kente cloth. They have vibrant designs perfect for the summer and celebratory occasions.
Black Female Freelancers
If you are a business, looking to take on talent, I’ve interviewed a few amazing talented black female freelancers on this blog. You can take a look at their interviews below:
Adina Pascall – UX and UI designer. Read her interview here.
Jael Umerah-Makelem– – Illustrator with a niche in black culture and mental health. Read her interview here.
Javacia Harris-Bowser – Writer and Coach. Read her interview here.
Precious Mayowa Agbabiaka – Writer, Photographer, and Videographer. Read her interview here.
I hope this list of black-owned businesses gives you some idea of where you can start to invest. If you have any more black-owned businesses you would recommend, please feel free to drop them in the comment section below.
