Sally Beauty is one of the largest beauty companies in the country and has been instrumental in supporting women-owned haircare brands. Its influence on the beauty world helped propel brands to success, becoming a launchpad for “Cultivate - For Women by Women” in 2018, a program that supports female entrepreneurs. The 2020 cohort was recently announced, featuring three Black women-owned—or co-owned—haircare businesses out of four businesses chosen. UniQurl, founded by Alexis Stanley, has products targeted specifically for kinky curls and designed to draw out unique curl patterns. Carl and Tara Darnley founded Peculiar Roots, which focuses on products that don’t leave buildup. Celebrity stylist Pekela Riley created her brand True + Pure Texture for women of color with all hair types who are searching for natural-looking extensions. These products can now be found in select Sally Beauty stores and online at Sally Beauty.

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On Target to Invest More than Two Billion Dollars in Black-Owned Businesses

On Target to Invest More than Two Billion Dollars in Black-Owned Businesses

As one of the largest and most well-known retail distributors in the world, Target is a marketplace where every niche has a place to shine. But, what’s missing throughout the massive store is a wide variety of Black-owned businesses whose products would just fly off the shelves. However, that’s all about to change. Target has pledged to spend over two billion dollars on Black-owned businesses and add products from “more than 500 Black-owned-businesses across its multi-category assortment” while also increasing its spending budget with more Black-owned marketing and construction companies, according to a press release provided to The Root.

We’re excited to see how the product selection will expand as this new initiative rolls out. As we all know, Target is a place where you walk in looking to grab some toilet paper and leave with armfuls of new home goods, a sweater, a cup of iced coffee from Starbucks, and completely forget what you went in for. Now that there will be an influx of Black-owned products gracing the shelves, it’s going to be even harder to not shop until we drop.

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Celebrating Number 42 on the 15th

Celebrating Number 42 on the 15th

Former professional baseball player Brent Wheatly founded Leovici in 2019 to design sportswear pieces that matched function, form and fit with minimalistic and flattering silhouettes. Leovici and JP Crawford collaborated to create a “42” pullover hoodie in honor of Jackie Robinson day on April 15. The hoodie features a black-and-white photo of Robinson on an off-white fabric and all proceeds will be donated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation. The hoodie will be available on the Leovici website on April 15th.

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Cardi B’s Reebok Collab

Cardi B’s Reebok Collab

Cardi B is not only getting us ready for spring with the recent announcement of a new haircare line, but she is expanding her ongoing collaboration with Reebok with the launch of the “Summertime Fine Collection.” The capsule features apparel and matching sneakers and having tried on each piece herself, the material has the Cardi B stamp of approval. Of course, the collection is inspired by the ‘90s and vintage Reebok apparel, while its bold patterns and colors reflect the singer’s bold personality. In the spirit of inclusion, all of the clothing will be available in sizes from 2XS to 4X.

“This collection gives every woman the product they need to feel sexy and confident; the waist-snatching tights and curve hugging silhouettes make every body look amazing,” said Cardi B in a press release sent to The Root. The “Summertime Fine Collection” will be available to shop online at Reebok on April 23.

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