It comes as no surprise that the cannabis industry and the legalization of marijuana is yet another barrier that Black business owners face. A new report released by Grand View Research, Inc stated that the global legal marijuana market size is expected to reach $73.6 billion by 2027. However, many states have very specific guidelines that stand as barriers for many people of color looking to get into the cannabis business and Black and brown people are still serving harsher sentences for the possession and distribution of drugs than their white counterparts.
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In tandem with that, Black people across the country lack the capital and access to venture into the marijuana business due to the various restrictions as to who can own cannabis businesses. While the fight continues to dismantle another area in which systemic racism oppresses our community, these business owners are propelling forward to be the diversity that the whitewashed wellness industry so desperately needs. Here are five Black-owned CBD brands to support with varying products.
The Jersey-based CBD dispensary founded by Almaz Adeigbolo offers everything from pre-rolls and honey, to bath bombs that reduce anxiety. They also sell strains of CBD flower to help with depression and insomnia. Additionally, Adeigbolo is also a chef, and she curates cannabis-infused culinary experiences with her boutique food company, brwnbox kitchen.
BROWN GIRL jane is owned by sisters Malaika and Nia Jones and beauty and wellness expert Tai Beauchamp. The Spellman grads started the company after Malaika fell in love with the healing properties of plants and CBD, and felt frustrated with the lack of representation of people of color. Their products range from facial serums to body butter and yoni oils.
Founded by Dorian Morris, Undefined Beauty combines cannabis and skincare. The clean beauty advocate’s line features firming serums, cruelty-free lip balms, and bath salts.
Not sure where to begin your CBD journey? This company provides a monthly subscription service of products such as calming wearable patches, chocolates that fight anxiety, nourishing facial masks, feel-good teas, healthful treats, and soothing balms all delivered to your door.
Yes, you read that right, hot sauce. Chef Paul Booker intends to blend up his passion for food and cannabis for all to enjoy. The former athlete shared that after enduring injuries and extreme physical stress on his body after his college football days, Satan’s Breath was born.
If you’re curious about exploring CBD, support these Black-owned brands as you venture into this area of wellness!
Wigs have been around since the late 17th century. As a black woman that has beautiful kinky coily curly hair, I can say that wigs serve many purposes. I for one do like to switch up my hairstyles whenever I’m in the mood and wigs are a great essential for that. Just don’t forget to take care of your beautiful natural hair under the cap. Over the last 2-3 years, my wig collection has grown expeditiously.
If it were up to me and not my bank account, I would have a room full of wigs named after my favorite celebrities. From Cardi B to Viola Davis, wigs have become a mainstay for boss women not only because of their convenience but also for their undeniable flair. If you want to try a new style or color, you can always rock a wig to try it out before making a permanent decision.
In the past few years, the negative connotation with wigs has been replaced with that of opulence and class. Back in the day, wearing a wig was seen as a way to go undercover or as a hair loss solution. While you can keep those on the list of pros of rocking a wig, they offer so much more in this day and age.
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Before even jumping into the wigs I bought from HerGivenHair.com, let us talk about how it is important to start with a good quality wig. As far as human hair wigs go, they do tend to look extremely natural however, they can also run you a few hundred dollars (at least). If money is tight, some synthetic ones are much cheaper and are pretty impressive on the appearance tip too. If you opt for a monofilament wig, they do look like the hair from your wig is growing from your scalp while a hand-tied is less dense and also looks more natural than machine-wefted or stitched wigs. Just make sure to keep in mind that the less money you spend on a synthetic wig, the less likely you’ll be able to use heat styling tools (because they will melt the hair). Also, please avoid wigs that have that crescent moon type of hairline; the more natural the hairline the better.
If you opt to go to an actual beauty supply store, the customer service agents there should be able to assist you with finding a wig that best fits your hair and personal style. But if you’d prefer to order a wig online, there are plenty of naturalista pros out in the YouTube world who can totally help you out. Some videos worth checking out are locatedhere,here,here andhere.
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I understand that finding the right wig for you can sometimes be a challenge. Not every hair brand is trustworthy and not every Instagram Influencer/model is trustworthy. Sometimes they only care about the quick money they can make. BeautyLeeBar for one isn’t going to mention a product if the quality and quantity are not up to par. I have been wearing braids for a couple of months now and I am itching to rock a wig again.
I say all of this because I am admitting to being influenced by the beautiful Afro Latina Amara La Negra. Around July, Amara La Negra announced she was a partner with hergivenhair.com. That is when I decided to make a purchase. Amara is known for her honesty, and I truly believe she wouldn’t work with just any hair brand. When her pictures came out, I couldn’t help but be in awe.
FYI, the wigs are expensive but I have bought way more expensive wigs that the quality of the hair didn’t match. I am not saying just blow your money away though, still, be smart.
(Oh, and if you’re looking for some real-looking affordable wigs, check out these videoshere,here andhere.)
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Back to hergivenhair, even though the wigs are on the pricey side I can confess the hair texture is perfect and the hair itself is full and bouncy. I purchased the wigs already bleached and plucked which made applying the wig on top of my hair easier. You can not tell that it is a wig which I am living for. Honestly, it is hergivenhair.com for me.
– Beginner Friendly – Full Protective Style With No Leave Out – Protect Your Edges Well – Super Natural and Convenient With No Lace And No Glue – Different Styles According To Your Mood
Your bad hair days are finally over! Come get this long full look with an amazing dome shaped curls in our 20 inches Curly Lace Closure wig. This voluminous hair is the way to go! It’s impossible not to look fearless with this look! Your friends will scream, “this is everything and I need this ASAP!” The hair is very defined and curly and great for the summer. The special cut layer of this unit is designed to achieve a full textured look, it’s a girl’s amazing curly dream. Our customers think so and you can see that many people are ranking this look at number one for their favorite post!
The “Something about Mary” unit was inspired by Msnaturallymary as her signature wig. With fusions of her favorite natural hair elements, this unit was created to enhance the protective styling experience. It does not require any leave out and looks super natural, making it the most ideal protective style. It is shaped and customized in a manner to mimic a diva cut/ heart shape design; both of which are a natural girls dream. You’ll be sure to turn heads in this wig.
Texture:Coily Length:14″,16″ and 18″ were used to custom make this unit. Volume Of Style A: Before Styling 275g After Styling 270g Volume Of Style B: Before Styling 355g After Styling 350g
Getting the Most out of Your Unit Directions: Step 1: Co wash -Aussie moist 7 in 1 conditioner Or -As I am co wash Step 2: Apply Styling products -Aloe Vera Juice -Dark n lovely Aue Naturale Curl Defining Glaze -Curls Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Jelly Step 3: Use Denman brush (Felicia Leatherwood) to define curls Step 4: Allow the hair to air dry or use a diffuser to dry the hair Step 5: Be fabulous
– Beginner Friendly – Full Protective Style With No Leave Out – Protect Your Edges Well – Super Natural and Convenient With No Lace And No Glue – Different Styles According To Your Mood
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If you’re planning to get a protective style or simply want to experiment with natural looking hair extensions, I totally recommend HerGivenHair. Feel free to check out their website by clicking here and subscribe to their YouTube channelfor awesome content. Hopefully one day you’ll see me on their page! 🤍
Laidback outfits are essential no matter the weather or season. If you’re looking for the perfect ensemble that exudes effortless chic, we’ve got the easy summer outfit you should try now. Comfort don’t mean ugly, opt for stylish comfortable clothing that feels like skin. Then accessorize with classic aviator sunnies, a pearl pendant necklace, and a relaxed hobo bag. Slip into some slide sandals and you’ll look polished even on the laziest of days.
Sonya B’s Boutique was created to empower women globally of all shapes and sizes to be confident in themselves and who they are. Sonya B provide women with quality and unique trendy styles without the hefty price tag. Sonya B’s Boutique celebrates and empowers women of all shapes and sizes – and age is not a number to them. Sonya Bees is a beautiful BLACK OWNED and FEMALE OWNED RESPECTED BUSINESS! Sonya Bees has been the IT-GIRLS destination since 2010. They just hit their 10 Year Anniversary mark on August 15, 2020.
The biggest question that I have been getting asked recently is what bedtime hair accessories I am wearing and where from. I will start off by saying that this isn’t a post on regular headbands, I do have that coming and just need to film the video for you babes. This is all about silk night caps and hair ties!
Looking for something to protect your precious hairstyles? Check out these hair accessories that’ll make styling last longer and helps the hair in the longer run. The best part about these bedtime hair accessories is that they’re from a Black-owned company called Soie Silk.
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Before jumping right into this post, here is a quick background on Soie Silk. Did you know soie [pronounced swa]- means “silk” in French?! Soie Silk main priority is to elevate their customers self-care routine with silk products that align function and style with quality hair protection. Soie Silk vision is to fill the gap in the market for luxury hair protection accessories, soie was born to create products that are functional and look just as good as they feel.
Soie Silk solely use 100% Pure Mulberry Silk, a high quality natural fiber that provides the highest form of protection for the hair and skin. It locks in moisture and reduces hair breakage, split ends, acne, bed head, and maintains your hair style overnight, unlike cotton and polyester fabrics.
Our Large Mulberry Silk Night Cap is designed to maintain your protective style and protect your hair from breakage, frizz, split ends, and overall damage. The friction-less surface will help to maintain and prolong your hair style for a lot longer. Perfect for all hair types.
🤍 Color: Black, Navy
🤍 We use the highest grade (6A) mulberry silk, with a thickness of 22 momme and non-toxic dyes
🤍 Uses a thick but comfortable elastic band at the base that will maintain its form for a long time.
🤍 Double lined silk
🤍 Maintains your hairstyle and protects hair by preventing breakage, frizz, split ends, and overall damage
Our 100% pure mulberry silk pillowcases are made from the highest grade (6A) mulberry silk with a 22 momme thickness and non-toxic dyes. Soak up all the benefits of sleeping on silk.
🤍 Color: Pink, Navy, Taupe
🤍 Dimensions: Queen 20 x 30 in.
🤍 Reduces hair breakage, frizz, damage, and split ends. Smooth texture allow your hair to glide against the surface, reducing friction.
🤍 Maintains your hairstyle overnight. Prevents bed head, frizz, and split ends.
🤍 Skin and hair stays moisturized. Silk is less absorbent than cotton, keeping your expensive creams and serums where they belong, on your skin and hair.
🤍 Hypoallergenic. Won’t irritate the skin, no matter how sensitive. Perfect for acne-prone skin.
🤍 Keeps you cool at night.
🤍 Anti-aging. Reduces fine lines and wrinkles due to the reduction of friction from its smooth surface.
🤍 Perfect for lash extensions. It’s smooth, slick surface is much gentler on your lashes, and allows them to remain where they belong–on your face and not all over your pillow.
Our Deluxe Silk Night Cap is designed to maintain your style and protect your hair from breakage, frizz, split ends, and overall damage. Gone are the days where your night cap can only cover the top of your hair; now you can wear your hair down and have it completely protected! The cool silk material prevents the itchy feeling of having your hair touching your skin and its friction-less surface will help to maintain and prolong your hair style for a lot longer.
🤍 PERFECT FOR LONG HAIR, TWISTS, BRAIDS, LOCS, EXTENSIONS, CROCHET STYLES, ETC…
🤍 We use the highest grade (6A) mulberry silk, with a thickness of 22 momme and non-toxic dyes
🤍 Adjustable at the hairline and double-lined with silk
🤍 Maintains your hairstyle and protects hair by preventing breakage, frizz, split ends, and overall damage
Our Standard Silk Night Cap is designed to maintain your protective style and protect your hair from breakage, frizz, split ends, and overall damage. The friction-less surface will help to maintain and prolong your hair style for a lot longer. Perfect for all hair types.
🤍 Color: Black, Periwinkle Blue
🤍 We use the highest grade (6A) mulberry silk, with a thickness of 22 momme and non-toxic dyes
🤍 Adjustable and double lined with silk
🤍 Maintains your hairstyle and protects hair by preventing breakage, frizz, split ends, and overall damage
The soie. Pure Silk Hair Scrunchies are designed with a super strong elastic interior and 100% pure mulberry silk exterior to avoid breakage, damage, and snaps that are caused by traditional elastics. The friction-less surface of the silk allows your hair to smoothly glide against it so that you can keep those delicate strands where they belong!
🤍 Color: tri-pack(one of each color) Black, Periwinkle Blue, Taupe
🤍 Set includes 3 pieces
🤍 Made with 100% Pure Mulberry Silk to protect the hair and prevent breakage
🤍 Designed to avoid hair creases
🤍 Use the highest grade (6A) mulberry silk, with a thickness of 22 momme and non-toxic dyes
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