Black Beauty Room
Sadiaa Black Beauty Room: Black-Owned Beauty Brands That Should Be On Your Radar
Get into these must-try brands from our first-ever Black Beauty Room & Awards.
The inaugural Sadiaa Black Beauty Room & Awards was a whole celebration of Black beauty culture — including brands and entrepreneurs poised to change how we purchase and consume beauty. For our first-ever event, we pulled together nearly a dozen beauty brands that aren’t just making us look good, but feel good about our melanin, textured tresses, and poppin’ curves of all shapes and sizes.
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From hair extensions and handmade body bars to custom journals and runway-ready fashion, scroll through for Black-owned beauty brands that should be on your radar.
HBW Hair Extensions
Founded by Ebony Dickerson, this Minneapolis-based brand offers up both luxury organic and refined remy hair and wigs. Its claim to fame is its organic, ethically-sourced extensions weighing in at a hefty 4.5oz per bundle. The brand is also in the construction phase of what is set to be the largest Black-owned beauty supply in Minneapolis.
Allure Faces By Nikki
This luxe beauty brand offers beauty must-haves for both glam and everyday slay, ranging from long-wear matte lippies (which sold out at our event) and lashes to liners and eyeshadow palettes. Nurse-turned-beauty boss Nikki Hill-Reece also does makeup consultations, full faces beats, and commercial gigs, as well as hosts makeup workshops in the DFW area.
AubriJai.
This mother-and-daughter beauty and wellness brand empowers women to make themselves a priority. Founded by internationally published makeup artist Teri Young, the brand’s toxin-free skincare collection includes cleansing elixirs, rose- and cucumber-infused tonics, hydrating cream, and a face polisher. In addition, Young has authored a self-care guide to help women become the best versions of themselves through meditative writing and journaling. She also offers up makeup artistry courses and application sessions.
Be So Selfish
Be So Selfish is everything but selfish. Founded by Cerissa Powdrill, the brand features organic and natural bath and body products designed to encourage users to elevate their mind, body, and well-being through self-care. Product offerings include handmade organic soap, bath bombs, yoni bar soap, candles, scrubs, loungewear, and more.
CourDiva’s Cards & Stationery
When we saw Courtney Morris‘ booth at another event, we knew we had to have her at ours. Her personalized journals, planners, and stationery are the epitome of Black girl magic vibes featuring women of every shade, shape, and texture. You can also find mugs, candles, and other accessories with empowering messages.
House Of Dasha
Quiana McDaniel has taken Dallas by fashion storm with her brick-and-mortar shop featuring everything to complete a lewk — from statement clothing and handbags to jewelry, accessories, and even a cosmetics collection.
Nu Standard
This haircare brand, founded by Legacy Award winner Autumn Brown Yarbrough, is an award winner all on its own. The brand has three collections aimed at nourishing, treating, and caring for hair, including vitamins, a serum, and a hair refresher, as well as a Wash N Go butter bar soap and conditioner. After just three years in business, the brand has also secured shelf space in nearly 700 CosmoProf stores beginning in January 2023
ShampooTime
This shampoo mat is a game-changer! Founded by Kia-Shun Voltz, the brand aims to make wash day easier for both parents and kids. The patent-pending innovation features a detachable entertainment bar that extends across it and can hold a phone or tablet to keep children entertained and relaxed during the grooming process.
And, we have to mention that her daughter Karter is the ultimate sales closer, helping customers understand the benefits of the product — and choose one of several colors.
VOSS Experience Salon
Originally formed as Shan Marie Visions, founder and celeb hairstylist Shan Duncan has expanded her vision with a new brand. Understanding the power of collaboration, she has teamed with The Glam Villa Suite to introduce The VOSS Experience Salon.
The along specializes in multicultural, curly, and textured hairstyling along with luxury extensions and lace front wig units.
MEZAI
Founded by our own Stephenetta (isis) Harmon, this brand offers up an assortment of fashion accessories, from African fans sourced directly from Ghana to statement sunglasses and earrings.
