Black Owned Hair Care Brands: Customers have been asking for natural hair care products made especially for wavy or curly hair for decades. Now, a big change is happening. In the past few years, there have been a lot of new hair companies owned by Black people. Black-owned hair care companies like Pattern Beauty, Grace Eleyae, and many more have joined pioneers like Shea Moisture and Carol’s Daughter in making a wide range of products for all hair types.
Here are some of the best hair products made by Black people that you can buy right now (and always). We’ve included hair masks, scalp exfoliators, weave extensions, shampoo, conditioners, and serums from companies like Naturalicious, Bread Beauty Supply, Mielle Organics, LivSo, Girl+Hair, and Hairbrella that are making waves in the Black beauty market to help with all kinds of hair problems.
There are, of course, a lot of great places to shop that are owned by Black people, from beauty to fashion. After you buy these Black-owned hair products, check out our favorite Black-owned brands on Amazon, Black-owned clothing brands, Black-owned soap companies, and Black-owned gift ideas to find more brands to try.
1. Alaffia
Olowo-n’djo Tchala met Prairie Rose Hyde and fell in love with her. Together, they started Alaffia, which wants to give back to the community through empowerment projects. The line uses natural ingredients, and the products are all vegan. The EveryDay Shea Shampoo and Conditioner are for normal to very dry hair. It cleans, moisturizes, and protects with the help of shea butter. Alaffia has also won a Good Housekeeping Sustainable Packaging Award.
2. Design Essentials
Cornell McBride, Sr. started Design Essentials in 1990 with the goal of putting a balance of vitamins and proteins into its hair products to make hair easier to move and style. The Natural Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse from Design Essentials is a light, non-greasy product that is meant to tame frizz and leave a shiny finish.
3. Hairbrella
Tracey Pickett, who started Hairbrella and came up with the idea, wanted to give women peace of mind about their hair when it was raining. The Hairbrella waterproof rain hat is smooth and safe on the inside because it is lined with satin. It also has a waterproof visor that you can put on to keep the rain off your face.
4. GIRL+HAIR
Girl+Hair was made by dermatologist Camille Verovic after she had a “big chop.” It is meant to give damaged hair vitamins that are good for it. Shea butter and tea tree oil are used in this leave-in to help keep the scalp clean and healthy.
Anthony Dickey is called the “texture guru” by his peers. His brand, Hair Rules, makes products for hair that is straight, curly, or wavy. This Hydrating Finishing Balm has glycerin, panthenol, olive oil, and Hawaiian ginger root extract in it to make your hair shiny without making it look greasy.
5. Earth’s Nectar
6. EDEN BodyWorks
7. Flora & Curl
After deciding to love her natural hair, Rose Ovensehei started Flora & Curl. Rose had relaxed her hair for years, so she wanted to make products that would help her scalp heal without using harsh chemicals. This Soothe Me Curl Refresh Clay Wash says it will clean your scalp and hair and make them feel fresh.
8. Flawless By Gabrielle Union
9. The PuffCuff
The PuffCuff is a new take on the old-fashioned banana clip. It keeps your hair in place without you having to pull and tug on it, which can be painful. After realizing that there weren’t enough products for her thick hair, Ceata E. Lash started the brand.