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Essence magazine Beauty Editor argues that the rise of black woman representing beauty brands is nothing new and instead, is a continuum of a trend that has long been launched......

The Urban Business Roundtable, Dywaine Betts Jr., speaks Wendi Levi and Kim Etheredge, CEOs of Mixed Chicks, a company that serves up haircare products for multicultural women. After being disappointed with the selection of products for curly hair, Etheredge and Levi decided it was time to launch their own products and the company...

“A woman of power exudes confidence and stands out, and needs to look her best to do so” say Miranda Jade Plater, the 23-year old founder of Limelight Extensions.The new, luxury hair extensions brand aims to offer women of all backgrounds, from corporate powerhouses to college students, quality hair to reflect their personality and l...

When rapper Michael “Killer Mike” Render debuted on the scene in 2001, he seemingly had the red carpet laid out for him. He was introduced to the world by the biggest rap group in the world at the time, Outkast. He won a Grammy for his appearance on their single “The Whole World” before he even had an album out. And he was making a lot of money, so...

Brian K. Marks, a veteran in the ethnic beauty industry has partnered with his wife, Nene Marks, to introduce Nene’s Secret hair care collection. The hair maintenance line features a signature fragrance as well as an exclusive My Secret Recipe formula, a blend of unique natural ingredients from the rich continent of Africa designed to give...

A Utah woman who braids hair to supplement her family's income has won a federal lawsuit against the state over its licensing process for her craft......