For black pound days and beyond.

Until a few years ago, the selection of mainstream beauty products for blacks and darker-skinned people was scarce. In most cases, the tonal range is only suitable for medium tones, which means that dark-skinned makeup enthusiasts usually have to purchase products from smaller independent companies, or buy heavily in the high-end range.

When Fenty Beauty first launched 40 foundations and concealers in 2017, this unique makeup was wiped out. Since then, the range of choices has become wider and wider, and most cosmetics companies now offer product lines suitable for a wider range of skin tones.

Nevertheless, the beauty industry has more progress to be done. One of the ways you can support a more diverse industry and find products designed for black people is to buy brands owned by black people. From creative packaging to more sustainable products, there are many benefits to buying from a small business. Not only that, the people behind them are also part of our local and ethnic communities, and supporting their products is a reward for them.

Therefore, if you want to shop locally and are always looking for your favorite new cosmetics, hair or skin care brands, I have compiled a list of black-owned beauty companies that are worth checking out, just in time for the black on November 11th. Pound day. 6.

The award-winning hairdresser Anita Grant founded her brand in 2005 after she had a bad reaction to ready-made cosmetics. She wanted to create products that would help her transition from relaxed hair to natural hair in an organic way. Grant sells oils for damaged and dry hair, sensitive scalp, split ends, etc.

Flora and Curl's clean curly hair products were created with natural texture in mind. This means you won’t find any harmful or harmful chemicals in their stylers, cleaners and conditioners. The brand avoids destructive or harmful chemicals.

After suffering from traction alopecia, Sherine Walrond, founder and CEO of Ivy Wild, developed a series of non-toxic, nourishing hair care products. She encourages her customers to embrace their natural hair with her plant-based organic products.

Saffron Jade's motto is "Hair is our greatest accessory, our crown and glory." Saffron Jade adopts a serious and comprehensive hair care method. The founder Sarah Roberts not only sells conditioning sprays, but also writes a book about African hair and provides 1:1 hair care consultation.

Beglam is transparent about how they source and manufacture weaves, closures, foreheads and eyelashes, providing high-quality and more affordable options. Their mission is to "provide original and high-quality virgin hair that meets ethical standards."

Kurly Klips was launched in 2013 and was one of the first brands to provide clips for natural hair. They offer a variety of textures, as well as headband wigs, powder puffs and ponies.

After working in the industry for 20 years, Rebecca Campbell realized the need for affordable expansion, so in 2018, she launched RC Hair Solutions. The brand offers high-quality products at lower prices, including closures, foreheads and hair creams.

Described as "a positive love letter from black women to black women" to all my black girls is a place where black women can see themselves and have confidence in their hair. They offer a range of hair extensions, including ponytails, wigs, braids, foreheads, closures and accessories.

When Sarah, a certified natural skin care formulator, struggled to find a product that suits her, she decided to make it herself. Her brand Pamoja means "together" in Swahili, uses sustainable packaging, ethical botany, and is vegetarian. It also provides plastic-free transportation, and they plant a tree every time an order is placed. No wonder I won the prize.

Established in 2008, Shimirose is a vegetarian brand whose products are pure natural, cruelty-free and recyclable. Almost every fragrance provides shea butter.

Skin Gourmet comes from Ghana and claims that their handmade skin care products are "pure enough for you to eat". The company prides itself on producing preservative-free products. They provide wooden spoons with scrub and oil, so there is no need to use fingers (this introduces bacteria and shortens the shelf life of the product). If you send them an empty body butter or clay mask jar after completion, you can get a discount on your next purchase. It's good for you and the earth.

Wild Seed Botanicals takes the power of natural healing into consideration when formulating its products. The brand draws on the overall African tradition and stays away from synthetic cosmetics. It has products suitable for all bathing, body and skin care procedures.

Switching to a plant-based diet a few years ago allowed Roshanne Dorsett, the founder and formulator of The Glowcery, to reassess her beauty habits. result? A creative cleansing beauty brand that uses cold-pressed ingredients such as hemp seed oil, cocoa and mango seed oil. Glowcery uses sustainably sourced environmentally friendly packaging, which can be recycled and offers refill options.

Due to the lack of representation in beauty advertisements or magazines, Netsai aims to make marginalized people feel confident and comfortable with their skin. Netsai sells antioxidant masks, moisturizing sprays and cleansing muds in bundles and beauty kits, which are perfect for those looking for a skin care overhaul.

Professional makeup artist Joy Adenuga uses more than ten years of industry experience to create her own line of makeup brushes, accessories and eyelashes. They promise to help you achieve professional results at home.

According to their Instagram, MDMFlow provides "a vibe for all #skintones", with a series of carefully formulated cruelty-free lipsticks and lip glosses. It was created by cosmetic scientist Flow Adepoju, so you know you are in the hands of experts.

UOMA was founded by Sharon Chuter, born in Nigeria and Los Angeles/London. UOMA is pronounced OMA (uh-mah). The beauty series aims to be inclusive and innovative. The brand has created a "skin relative" for its skin tone products. These six skin tone groups have similar characteristics and needs, ranging from black pearls (dark brown skin) to white pearls (very fair skin), which can help customers find the perfect product.

VLace Cosmetics offers highly pigmented products rich in vitamin E and natural oils. Their cruelty-free lipstick, highlighter and eye shadow palettes are designed to nourish and protect the skin.

516 focuses on nail care essentials such as glass files, UV lamps and cuticle oils, as well as more than 50 bold, soft and nude stocking gels and nail polishes. Their mission is to be the first independent nail brand in the UK to provide "color palette diversity" by representing darker skin tones in visual brands. The series is also cruelty-free and vegetarian.

HAY London's high-quality nail polish series is suitable for everyone. The "Classic" series have more subtle hues, while the "Rogue" series touches the drama in a bold and bright way.

London-based Vixiny was launched in 2018 and is a cruelty-free, vegetarian and non-toxic nail polish brand. The brand has a wide range of shades, so you are sure to find your favorite new nail color. Vixiny categorizes its products by color palette, so it is easy to find products that suit your atmosphere. They also provide matching gel shades for all conventional polishes.

Pillbox Cosmetics is described as the "creative of two color-obsessed sisters" and considers nail polish to be a subtle form of self-expression. Not only are there a variety of shades to choose from, but they all have very cute names, such as Astrid, Blossom, Margarita Mary and so on.

Manicure You places great emphasis on non-toxic products, and its formula is 10-free (without the 10 main toxins in nail polish). They provide beauty bags, nail files and buffers, as well as a lot of nail polish shades. The polish has the appearance of a gel, but it is as dry as a normal color and does not require UV curing. Win win.

Designed to provide a stress-free salon experience, 4Curlyhair’s “Discovery Subscription Box” is perfect for those who want to try sample sizes before buying full-size products. For just £5, you can buy products from major hair care brands such as Mielle Organics, Curly By Nature, ILoveAfro, etc.