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Soft And Sultry RihRih Brought Her Lush Looks And Phenomenal Follicles To London Launch Of Fenty Hair

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Whew! Rihanna looked so incredible at the London launch for Fenty Hair, we almost forgave her for not giving us any music in eight years.

Rihanna Celebrates the Launch of Fenty Hair Exclusively at Selfridges

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The singer-turned-lingerie-and-beauty entrepreneur arrived at Selfridges Monday wearing a cleavage-baring Jacquemus teddy coat, belted to accentuate her waist, with gold Amina Muaaddi stilettos, styled by Jahleel Weaver, according to FashionBombDaily reports.

Celebrity Sightings In London- September 16, 2024

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She’s been wearing her hair long lately, but Ursula Stephen, famous for giving RihRih her signature short pixie, is still styling her luscious locks, presumably using Fenty hair products!

The brand officially became available online and in stores two weeks ago.

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She ate this look right up! And then served another one. We don’t want to assume this is a wig — but so what if it is?

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Rihanna had a bit of a wardrobe change during the event, later revealing a vintage SS 06 Galliano dress which we presume was under that coat.

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Which look do you prefer?

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We love that she was showing off thigh meat and cleavage! Whew! Stunning…

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Rihanna founded Fenty in 2017 and as of August 29, the company was reportedly valued at some $2.8 billion with Rihanna owning a 50-percent share in the organization.

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A true human embodiment of sex appeal, it only makes sense Rihanna launched her lingerie line Savage x Fenty in 2018.

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This is the look we imagine her making when the paps are yelling to ask when she’ll be releasing new music, lol!

September 17, 2024/by

For Us, Now Buy Us: BOSSIP’s Best In Black-Owned 2024

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Once again, our TRUE Independence Day is here, let us rejoice and support Black businesses.

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To mark the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery is officially here, so it’s time for BOSSIP’s annual Best In Black-Owned gift guide.

Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19 and declared a federal holiday by President Biden in 2021, is a time when we celebrate the slaves of Galveston, Texas finally learning of their freedom two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

It’s also a time when we can commemorate being Black by fellowshipping, sending someone a gift, and working on ways to create generational wealth in the Black community.

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The first Juneteenth in 1866 was celebrated with food and singing, and allegedly slaves “threw their rags into the river” and dressed as freedmen after learning that they were free.

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While you might not be getting dressed up for Juneteenth 2023, you might be looking to celebrate Juneteenth in style by putting the power of the Black dollar to work. If that’s the case, this is the gift guide for you.

It’s time to take out your wallets and check out BOSSIP’s “Best In Black Owned” on the flip!

Just like in 2020, 2021, 20222, and 2023, the list is not comprehensive and is consistently being updated; let us know in the comments other black-owned brands to support!

Haircare

Wellness is essential for everyone, but it holds a unique significance for Black women, who often face disproportionate stressors and health disparities.

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Haircare brand tgin (Thank God It’s Natural) is centered around intertwining self-care and wellness and its latest line draws inspiration from its late founder Chris-Tia Donaldson’s life-changing journey to Bali.

The brand’s new Miracle Styling Collection encapsulates the essence of self-care and healthy hair routines and tgin’s CEO/ the niece of Chris-Tia, Aris Singleton, told BOSSIP that the products are not just about hair care; they’re about empowering Black women to embrace their natural beauty, prioritize self-care, and cultivate a holistic sense of well-being.

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Ultimately, tgin is more than just a haircare brand; it’s a community that supports Black women in their journey towards wellness, inside and out.

“We believe that when a woman feels confident and beautiful in her own skin and hair, she is empowered to achieve her goals and live her best life,” said Singleton.

Here’s how tgin products specifically support wellness for Black women:

Nourishing Ingredients:

We carefully formulate our products with natural ingredients that nourish and protect hair and scalp, promoting healthy hair growth and reducing breakage. This not only enhances the beauty of natural hair but also contributes to a positive self-image and increased confidence.

Scalp Health:

We recognize the importance of scalp health in overall well-being. Our Ayurvedic Hair & Scalp Oil is designed to soothe and nourish the scalp, reducing stress and promoting relaxation, which is crucial for overall health.

Stress-Reducing Rituals:

Caring for natural hair can be a meditative and therapeutic practice. Our products encourage women to slow down, connect with their hair, and create moments of self-care amidst busy lives.

Representation Matters:

By celebrating natural hair textures and providing products specifically formulated for them, we help Black women embrace their unique beauty and feel empowered to express themselves authentically.

The tgin Foundation:

Our commitment to wellness extends beyond hair care. The tgin Foundation, established in honor of our founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson, provides resources and education for women battling breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of holistic well-being during challenging times.

As the summer months heat up, tgin products are specifically designed to help nurture our coils and kinks in the heat with:

Ayurvedic Hair & Scalp Oil:

This luxurious blend soothes and nourishes the scalp, promoting a healthy environment for hair growth. Neem oil, rich in antioxidants, conditions the scalp while camellia oil adds a protective layer and shine to hair. Avocado and tea tree oils further soothe irritation and reduce buildup.

Water Activated Curl Elongating Gel:

This gel provides frizz-free, all-day hold thanks to hydrating aloe and apricot oil. Aloe smooths the hair shaft, while apricot oil offers lightweight hydration for long-lasting, defined curls.

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Multi-Use Setting Foam:

This versatile foam supports a variety of styles while nourishing hair from roots to ends. Aloe moisturizes and promotes healthy hair growth, while provitamin B5 strengthens and protects hair from damage.

Smooth & Sleek Wax Stick:

Achieve smooth, frizz-free styles with this lightweight wax stick. Squalane delivers intense hydration and softness, while castor oil, rich in omega-6 fatty acids, moisturizes and strengthens hair.

3-N-1 Heat Protectant Spray:

This multi-tasking spray shields hair from heat damage while providing essential nutrients. Jojoba oil nourishes the scalp and strengthens hair, almond oil hydrates and adds shine and avocado oil deeply moisturizes for healthy, manageable hair.

“Each product in this collection is carefully formulated with ingredients known for their hydrating, strengthening, and protective properties, ensuring your coils and kinks remain healthy and vibrant throughout the summer.”

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See more haircare standouts below.

Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross

EDEN Bodyworks

Camille Rose Naturals

TPH By Taraji P. Henson

Fenty Hair:

Rih’s haircare brad is here and it’s already garnering rave reviews.

A press release reports that Fenty Hair collection is comprised of one shampoo, two conditioners, one treatment, four stylers and one tool.

These products were developed and tested with all hair types and textures in mind and infused with sensorial and thoughtful elements for an easy, luxurious experience. In collaboration with in-house Global Stylists, a team of research and development experts and chemists, Rihanna set out to deliver a line that met the standards of excellence, first set by Fenty Beauty when it launched almost seven years ago.

Check out some of the product descriptions below:

The Maintenance Crew Bundles ($110):

Universal must-haves that repair and provide the moisture your hair needs. Choose between everyday moisture and more intense moisture.

The Rich One Moisture Repair Shampoo ($29)

This shampoo gently cleanses, flexing its plush, moisturizing lather—making something so everyday, feel so extra. Replenicore-5’s proteins, amino acids and antioxidants help to repair split ends and reduce breakage. It’s also moisturizing yet lightweight, so all hair types can get rich—not weighed down.

The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner ($29)

We love a rich friend who pays it forward. This conditioner melts on contact, givin’ just the right level of everyday moisture and spreading its reparative, de-frizzing + conditioning benefits fast. It also repairs by reducing breakage and split ends, thanks to Replenicore-5—that means smoother, healthier-looking hair after just one use.

The Richer One Moisture Repair Deep Conditioner ($29)

Slip into the cushy life with this luxurious, intensely moisturizing conditioner that spreads and melts right into dry, damaged hair easily for faster conditioning with less product.

The Comeback Kid Instant Damage Repair Treatment ($36)

Get ready for the quickest, easiest hair comeback. It’s powered by Replenicore-5 and bond-building technology. The Comeback Kid penetrates deep into the cortex to provide inside-out repair, support damaged keratin structures and strengthen strands. And because everyone deserves a win, this powerhouse was tested on all hair types and can be used as a leave-in or rinsed out, depending on your hair needs. Hair instantly looks and feels healthier, moisturized, softer and smoother with just one use. No matter where your hair’s at—it can make a comeback.

The Protective Type 5-in-1 Heat Protectant Styler ($28)

Like your OG-est friend, this multi-benefit cream’s got your back when things heat up. It’s the universal prep step everyone needs before blow drying, silk pressing or diffusing. It protects up to 450° F and goes off, smoothing, defrizzing, detangling and hydrating too

. Plus, it goes way back, repairing split ends and reducing breakage with Replenicore-5’s proteins and amino acids.

The Homecurl Curl-Defining Cream ($28)

The curlfriend you can call on. She’s a total softie, givin’ touchable body and bounce. But tough AF on split ends, thanks to Replenicore-5’s always-on repair. She single-handedly clears all th

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Niles+Chaz by Mike Colter: Did you know that Mike Colter of Netflix’s Luke Cage had a haircare line?

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This (very new) Black business that launched on Father’s Day is a children’s clean hair care brand for mixed textured hair founded by Mike Colter and his wife Iva. A press release reports that the brand is inspired by their daughters Niles and Chaz with a mission to “encourage young girls and boys to embrace their unique curls and be proud of their diverse cultural heritage.”

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The product line includes:

Curl Raiser ($16) allows kids to feel confident in the moisture of their hair due to the natural plant extracts, vitamins, enriching butter oils, and strengthening protein ingredients that revive the hair follicles.

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Scalp Enhancer ($16) is another product that kids and parents alike can rely on due to its use of organic plants and vitamins that prevent scalp damage and premature hair loss.
Tangles Shmagnles ($28) product acts as a detangler to lock in moisture and keep those curls smooth. For days when your kid must go to school even though the weather is not ideal
What The Frizz! ($20) The product locks in moisture to minimize frizz and maintain confidence in your loved one. Through innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability

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Nancy’s Kitchen Products

Karen’s Body Beautiful

Oyin Handmade

The DOUX- This “sucka-free” haircare line that’s effective on natural coils, kinks, and straight hair and inspired by Hip-Hop and the ’90s, recently released its Press Play Thermal Styling System.

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Press Play is the industry’s first heat protection, anti-humidity, and bonding technology system formulated specifically for textured hair created by CEO/co-founder/licensed cosmetologist Maya Smith.

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Alikay Naturals

Jane Carter Solutions

Pattern Beauty

CURLS

Cécred—Influecners are in love with Beyoncé’s haircare line and it might be worth a try on this Juneteenth holiday.

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Cécred currently has its Foundation Collection, which includes eight products that cleanse, condition and visibly repair hair.

In a press release following the launch, Beyoncé said she was “so proud to finally reveal her work that includes

“As a Black founder, it was important to me to concentrate on where I saw the greatest need for healthy haircare and to place scientific innovation and product performance above all else,” she continued. “My vision is to be an inclusive force of excellence in the haircare industry while celebrating hair rituals across global cultures and helping dispel hair myths and misconceptions on all sides.”

See the Cécred product descriptions below.

Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub ($38 USD, 8 oz.)

Like skincare for your scalp. This Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub combines a balance of exfoliants, fermented purple willow bark, and tea tree oil to remove buildup and residue from your hair and scalp for a game-changing deep clean.

Hydrating Shampoo ($30 USD, 8 oz.)

This luxurious, hyaluronic acid-infused shampoo goes deep on hydration, leaving your hair visibly nourished, manageable, and strong.
Moisturizing Deep Conditioner ($38 USD, 10 oz.)

Bring dehydrated and dull hair back to life. This ultra-rich formula is infused with our African oil blend and shea butter to moisturize, soften, and improve manageability.

Reconstructing Treatment Mask ($42 USD, 10 oz.)

Hair repair in a jar. Powered by our patent-pending Bioactive Keratin Ferment, this treatment is clinically tested to visibly reduce damage, increase strength, and improve shine after one use.

Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual ($52 USD, 4 treatments)

Fermented rice water is long adored in Asian cultures for its hair-strengthening and length-retention benefits, but the fermentation takes days. This ritual begins with a Fermented Rice & Rose Powder that instantly transforms into a water-activated, fortifying hair rinse treatment followed by a luscious Silk Rinse.

Moisture Sealing Lotion ($38 USD, 8 oz.)

This multitasker does it all: seals, smooths, and styles with a light hold.

Nourishing Hair Oil ($44 USD, 1.7 oz)

This blend of 13 oils and plant-based extracts seals in moisture and adds a soft shine—all without silicone.

Ritual Shaking Vessel ($20 USD)

Take haircare to luxe levels with the bespoke vessel to mix our Fermented Rice & Rose Powder with water to create a fortifying hair rinse treatment.

Patent-pending Bioactive Keratin Ferment

Our patent-pending technology, made from wool-derived keratin, honey, and lactobacillus ferment, closely matches and replaces depleted proteins in hair. Its molecular weight is small enough to deeply penetrate the cortex to visibly strengthen weak, damaged, or highly manipulated hair.

Restores hair’s shine
Makes hair two times more resistant to breakage
Makes hair two times smoother
Repairs damage from chemical processing
Improves hair’s structural integrity

Makeup, Skincare & Nails, Food, Alcohol & Other

D’On Cosmetics

D’On Cosmetics boasts that it’s high-performing beauty for every level of makeup artistry. This Black woman-owned brand has been garnering attention lately for its highly pigmented liquid blush that makes melanated skin pop.

Canvas Beauty– This is the brand that’s got ALL the TikTok girlies talking.

Canvas Beauty Brand’s Body Glaze has gone viral for its palm fruit oil-centered “icing for your skin.” The glaze created by founder and CEO Stormi Steele of Love & Marriage Huntsville fame beautifully moisturizes melanin and is packed with antioxidants.

@iamstormisteele

We’re two days away from our BIGGEST Live in Tiktok history!!! Our BEST drop to date! #bodyglaze #canvasbeauty

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Most recently, Steele made history as the first creator on TikTok to reach $1 million in sales from a single live session with the glaze that sold over 1 million units in 2023.

We can confirm that we understand why.

Brown Girl Jane—Founded by Spelman graduates, Brown Girl Jane has practical wellness products designed to embody healing, balance, and community. The brand provides plant-based solutions options for your daily routine including Balance Wellness Drops, CBD Gelées, and Rest Wellness Drops. Brown Girl Jane is also well known for its fragrance line.

Footnanny- Footnanny is from Oprah’s personal nail technician, Gloria Williams – aka the Footnanny.

KINLÒ by Naomi Osaka

Dipology—Dip Powder Nail Kits

Sassy Nails Studio—Press On Nails

Press Me Pretty-–Press On Nails

Pressologie—Press On Nails

Mischo Beauty—Nail Polish

OOO Polish—Nail Polish

Unsun Sunscreen

Black Girl Sunscreen

KKAÖ by KKB
Set your powder flawlessly and make your makeup look 3-D with this Black woman-owned brand’s signature Artist Essential Powder Palette.

Clothing, Food, Alcohol & Other

Noite Rose— a Black woman-owned luxury loungewear brand

Ashli James Collection –Head Wraps & Face Masks

Shot AhClock-A Black-owned 1990s/Early 2000s Hip Hop & R&B Pop Culture Trivia Drinking Game/History Lesson

Shapes Design Company-–HBCU, Black Movie & TV Show Inspired Buttons and tees.

The Lavish Brand—Lingerie

Love Vera—Lingerie

NudeBarre—Intimates, body wear, and hosiery made in 12 shades of nude to match all skin tones often worn by celebs like Lizzo and Doja Cat.

Brandon Blackwood

Telfar

GOÈ —unique handbags designed by Hogoè Kpessou

BFyne—Swimsuits

The Natural Swim

Curvy Fox–Swimsuits & Lingerie

Chimzi

The Mie

Le Kool Champagne- Founded by Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool and The Gang, Forbes reports that the brand’s house signature champagne is Le Kool Rosé that’s bottled for a minimum of 3 years in the cellar and embodies the brand’s legendary association with women and Ladies Nights around the globe.”

Le Kool Rosé blends Pinot Noir (60), Chardonnay (35), Red Champagne (5). It is described as intense, with smoky notes offering a lively smooth palate in harmony with the olfactory impressions of red fruit and blackberry jams.

Equiano Rum–

McBride Sisters—Black Girl Magic Wine

Uncle Nearest- The Most Awarded Bourbon AND American Whiskey of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023

HAIRBRELLA

Creamalicious

Brown Skin Bride—-Founded in August 2023 by two friends, Alyssa and Perri of St. Louis, MO, it was created when they were knee-deep in planning bachelorette parties for loved ones and noticed that products offered didn’t celebrate brides of color.

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The brand aims to ensure every bride feels seen, celebrated, and included in every aspect of their special day.

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Products include:

The “Put A Ring On It” Foam Finger

The world’s first inclusive Bachelorette Foam Finger available in three shades – Light, Medium, Dark

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The “Pour It Up” Party Cups

The perfect staple for every bachelorette or bridal celebration. Mix up the bride’s favorite cocktail and cheers!

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Wifey & Bride Earrings

A fun twist on a jewelry staple. Wear them to the Bach and beyond. Available in “Wifey” and “Bride”

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Canna Haute—Black-owned CBD oil

B. Condoms—The only Black-owned condom brand

PO’ UP! Card Game

Greenwood Whiskey—The Black Owned, Award Winning Premium Whiskey “Celebrating The Spirit of Culture, Entrepreneurship and Excellence”

June 19, 2024/by

100% That Funny B***h! Lizzo Slays ‘SNL’ Takeover As Hilarious Host And Musical Guest, Debuts New Song ‘Special’ [Video]

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Is there anything Lizzo can’t do? The short answer is “no,” and the long answer is “hell, no!”

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The multitalented and multiplatinum artist was a showstopper doing double duty as musical guest and host of last night’s “Saturday Night Live.” Vanity Fair reports Lizzo brought the high energy, flute-playing, and spontaneous twerking we know and love to the classic comedy show, but more importantly, she brought the funny! The “Truth Hurts” singer hit the ground running with a hilarious opening poking fun at herself for never wearing clothes, “dating every little White boy in Hollywood,” and vowing to break a record for the number of times her (and Too $hort’s) favorite word “b*tch” is said on live TV.

“I even heard a rumor that I’m pregnant with Chris Evans’ baby. I have no idea where that one started! “It could be the TikTok I did where I said, ‘I’m pregnant with Chris Evans’ baby. It’s called manifesting,” she said cracking up.

In true Lizzo form, she ended with more than enough joy and self-love to share with everyone watching.

“I do love myself. Everyone should love themselves!” Lizzo said. “I love you. You’re beautiful and you can do anything. I’m proof of that. “I used to live in my car. And now I’m hosting ‘Saturday Night Live!’”

Whether she was taking over a game show as a loud and wrong contestant, trying to smash on the most awkward first date, or using her twerking skills for booty-popping Beethoven with the DeVry Institute Symphony Orchestra, Lizzo cracked up the audience (and herself) in sketch after sketch. Sis needs some comedy scripts lined up for her after the album and tour. Check her out as a label exec trying to decipher the super popular and super random hit songs from the Black Eyed Peas 2008 album. The whole cast killed it, but Kenan’s Will.I.Am deserves an honorable mention.

As musical guest, Lizzo pulled out all the stops, including four beautiful dancers from her Amazon Prime reality show, “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” for her debut live performance of “About Damn Time.” Her all-women band and backup dancers shut down the stage with the catchy disco-themed new single, and the mic was most definitely on!

In a heartfelt moment introduced by Lizzo’s mom, she debuted the soulful title track from her fourth album, Special.

“I’m used to feeling alone, oh

So I thought that I’d let you know

In case nobody told you today, you’re special

In case nobody made you believe, you’re special

I will always tell you the same, you’re special,” she sang in the new self-love anthem.

Lizzo closed out the show in a hoodie from her new shapewear line Yitty, which dropped this month. At this point, she’s at least a quadruple or quintuple threat at this point, and we’re so here for it!

Were you watching Lizzo’s SNL takeover?

April 17, 2022/by

Yikes: Mayotastic Mansplainer Bill Maher Bashes Jada Pinkett Smith About Alopecia Sensitivity

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Just what we needed- Another unfunny man swerving out of his lane to disrespect this Black woman.

2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

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Like most overrated and outdated comedians this week, TMZ reports Bill Maher weighed in on the slap at the Oscars with the laziest possible jokes just to bash Jada Pinkett Smith on the Friday night episode of Real Time. Although Maher had to Google “alopecia” after the incident last week, he thinks he’s enough of an expert to tell a Black woman how to publicly handle the disease. The HBO host told Jada to get over the autoimmune disease that caused her uncontrolled hair loss because it’s “not leukemia,” another autoimmune disease.

“I mean, if you are so lucky in life as to have that be your medical problem, just say thanks, God. It’s not life-threatening. You know, for 80 percent of men, 50 percent of it’s part of aging,” Maher said. “Trust me, I know, it’s the degradation of the flesh. It happens to all of us. And, you know, just put on a f*cking wig like everybody else at the Oscars if it bothers you so much.”

Bill must have forgotten that after centuries in this country, Black women are still fighting to legally protect their hair texture and styles from discrimination with laws like the CROWN Act. Instead, he sounds just like the 189 House Republicans who voted to keep that kind of racism legal. Bill tried to soften the blow of his alabaster audacity by conflating Jada’s health condition he just learned about last week to his experience of aging in the public eye.

“I mean, we all as we age, you know, we look worse. And you do things to deal with it as best you can. You know, I got my hair did this week. That’s my thing.”

CNN’s Laura Coates explained the double standards for women and how hair is a unique issue for Black women, but then went on to say it was arrogant to assume other people would know about Jada’s alopecia. Come on, Laura! Is it “Oochie Wally” or is it “One Mic?” Are Black women constantly under too much scrutiny for our hair or are the Smiths arrogant for being offended that Jada’s condition could’ve been mocked unknowingly?

All Jada did was show up to an event and everyone felt like it was open season on her and her condition. Not only has Jada not received a public apology for the public disrespect, but hacks are calling her a “b*tch” to defend their right to be offensive comedians without any consequences. If comedy is such a sacred art form that needs to be protected at all costs, why aren’t these so-called comedians better at it?

Since 2018, Jada has publicly discussed her battle with alopecia, which can manifest with other autoimmune issues.

“It was terrifying when it first started,” she said on an episode of Red Table Talk. “I was in the shower one day and had just handfuls of hair in my hands and I was just like, ‘Oh my god, am I going bald?’

Laughing off this kind of habitual line-stepping is why a White man like Maher thinks it’s sweet to throw around the N-word. Are we surprised this is the same man accused of abusing his Black ex-girlfriend while using the N-word regularly? This is the last person who should weigh on how Black women should respond to disrespect.

April 3, 2022/by

Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Brings In Big Bucks, Securing $125M For Brick And Mortar Expansion

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Round of applause for our good Barbados sis, Rihanna, on securing $125 million in new funding from investors to fuel Savage X Fenty’s ongoing expansion into brick-and-mortar retail.

Savage X Fenty Fall/Winter 2018 - Backstage & Sponsors

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Bringing in this bag raises the lingerie line to $310 million. According to the New York Post, investment firm Neuberger Berman led the fundraising round. Other investors include L Catteron, the private equity firm backed by LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, as well as Marcy Venture Partners, a firm co-founded by Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, the Associated Press reported.

It’s no surprise that Savage X Fenty has taken off and reached the level of success that it has. Since launching in 2018, Savage X Fenty has delivered an annual entertaining and dynamic fashion show airing on Amazon Prime.

A lot of fans aren’t too happy with Robyn Fenty focusing all her attention on other business ventures outside of music, but the dedication and determination is paying off significantly for Rihanna.

Ms. Fenty has a personal net worth of $1.7 billion. She ranks second only to Oprah Winfrey among the word’s richest female entertainers, per Forbes.

Staying on the topic of money, Rihanna holds a 50 percent stake in the cosmetics line Fenty Beauty. The brand earned more than $550 million in revenue in 2020.

Savage X Fenty also has heavy hitter investors backing them up! One of them being Abu Dhabi-based Multiply Group, which contributed $25 million, as well as the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund.

Just recently the company opened its first-ever store on the Las Vegas Strip and the money from investors are expected to support Savage X Fenty’s ambitions for a retail empire. The funds will also help the brand expand internationally and add to the assortment with products such as loungewear, swimwear, shapewear, home and unisex underwear and other categories.

Outside of Vegas, Savage X Fenty will open stores in Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia and Virginia within the first three months of 2022.

“We’ll start with a limited amount of stores,” Savage X Fenty co-president Christiane Pendarvis told the outlet. “It will represent a small percentage of our business. This is about making sure we’re getting the right formula and assortment mix in stores.

“These are things that we’re looking for on our road map to help us drive growth in the next several years,” Pendarvis said during this month’s conference. “And then there are additional reaches [in other countries around the world] that we just have not tapped into yet, at all, which is really expanding into the balance of Eastern Europe, as well as China. When you think about the opportunity behind retail and what that’s going to open up for us, as well as category expansion opportunity, as well as geography expansion opportunity, that pathway is very, very clear for us to continue to deliver very, very strong growth over the next several years. So the future looks savage and we are just getting started.”

Just about anything Rihanna touches turns into gold so we’re sure her stores will be more than successful as she and all her businesses continue to grow.

January 29, 2022/by

A Legend Immortalized: 20 Quotes That Prove ‘Pharaoh Of Fabulosity’ André Leon Talley Was As Wise As He Was Fashionable

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Former Vogue creative director and fashion icon André Leon Talley died Tuesday at the age of 73, and the world of fashion is still mourning his loss. But a funny thing happens when someone as wise, outspoken, and influential as Talley was transitions—their words live on forever.

Talley was blessed with an eye for fashion, a mind for fashion journalism and a thunderous voice that refused to be stifled by America, the fashion industry, the overwhelmingly white world of journalism or the stronghold eurocenticity has on what is or isn’t considered beautiful.

Talley was “the first Black man to hold his position at Vogue, and oftentimes he was the only Black person in the front row at fashion shows,” Vogue wrote in his obituary about their “Pharaoh of Fabulosity”, and he could have been content in being the first and one of the few.

You’d be surprised how many Black people have no problem getting one foot through the door and then using the other to kick down the ladder. Talley did his best to use both feet to stomp that door into splinters—which is to say he used his platform relentlessly to promote and push for diversity in his industry.

So to celebrate the man and his legacy, we have compiled 20 quotes from André Leon Talley that should still be remembered and honored long after his death—starting with that time he told America about its dusty-a** self.

1. “So far, it’s been a bleak streak over here in America! You know what? It’s a famine of beauty. The famine of beauty, honey! My eyes are starving for beauty!”

2. “If Marc Jacobs can wear a lace dress, I can wear a kaftan or anything else I want, at any time.”

3. “Wearing clothes should be a personal narrative of emotion. I always respond to fashion in an emotional way.”

4. “I don’t consider myself a slave to fashion, but a custodian and curatorial person of fashion.”

5. “People love fashion exhibits because they can fantasize. They can respond to a dress even if they can never wear a dress like that.”

6. “I do believe there’s a heaven. I do believe that God has given me the resilience and the survival skills to withstand the chiffon trenches.”

7. “You cannot live your life in the elitist world of fashion and not step out or you’re disconnected. You have to realize that fashion is not the endgame.”

8. “There is room in today’s world for men to wear dresses.”

9. “Beauty is health. Health is beauty.”

10. “People need to be edited; life needs to be edited. I need to be edited.”

11. “I have always admired stylishly confident women who dress with great authority. This lifelong love of elegance began with the humble wardrobe of my late grandmother Mrs. Bennie Frances Davis.”

12. “I like the idea of being warm and secure. That’s what home should be. That you have a sense of warmth, security, love, and you love the things around you and surround yourself with beauty.”

13. “I would have loved to have been at Vogue in the 60s when Mrs. Vreeland was there. But then I wouldn’t have been at Vogue in the 60s because they wouldn’t have had a black male editor at a fashion magazine the way they did in 1983.”

15. “You can be aristocratic without having been born into an aristocratic family.”

16. “Have knowledge of what you’re talking about. Read and be curious. Always listen. Be prepared when you’re doing something. That’s especially true in the fashion world.”

17. “When I have interns, I always say, ‘Handwritten thank-you notes can make a difference.’ People remember that – not an e-mail, a handwritten note in an envelope.”

18. “I love people—it is not the fashion, it is the people in fashion I love.”

19. “I’d like to be remembered as someone who made a difference in the lives of young people – that I nurtured someone and taught them to pursue their dreams and their careers, to leave a legacy.”

And you did, sir. You made a difference for young people and people of color across the world.

Rest well, André Leon Talley, your legacy will live on.

January 19, 2022/by

Saweetie And Cher: Icy Girl & Icon Featured In MAC Cosmetics’ ‘Challenge Accepted’ Campaign, ‘Believe’ Beauty Ensues

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Saweetie’s got a new “best friend” and she’s a real [iconic] bad bish.

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The rapper and “Goddess of Pop” Cher are the faces of MAC’s Challenge Accepted campaign, which invites makeup lovers to put the brand’s products to the test and “shine a light on their performance.”

Officially launching on January 4, Saweetie and Cher are leading the challenging charge as they “outperform, outshine, and outlast the competition” just as “extraordinarily” as MAC’s high-end products.

Both the Icy Girl and the icon spoke on their campaign and reflected on working alongside each other behind the scenes.

“I was always Cher, but I didn’t have the luxury of makeup, hair and costumes at four,” said Cher via press release about the MAC Challenge Accepted campaign. “I also ran around naked singing into mom’s hairbrush. I was always stubborn. Later that stubbornness turned into my mantra…I DON’T BELIEVE THE WORD ’NO’…no matter what happened, I never gave up. I couldn’t let it matter what people thought. I took risks because…what else do you do? I was like a bumper car: when I hit a wall I just backed up and turned around. I’ve been saying Challenge Accepted for a Millenium.” Cher.

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Source: M·A·C Cosmetics Challenge / MAC Cosmetics

“I’ve always been about my hustle making goals and executing them,” said Saweetie about the MAC Challenge Accepted campaign. “Being an icon to me is thinking outside the box and stepping outside of your comfort zone, so this campaign about being up for a challenge is right up my alley. I was so honored to partner with a legend like Cher and a brand I’ve always loved like M·A·C, it was the perfect fit.”

She continues, “M·A·C Lipglass has always been my favorite go to lipgloss — I’ve been using it for as long as I can remember. Cher’s regal energy is so contagious so being alongside her in Challenge Accepted has been an unforgettable experience.”

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Source: M·A·C Cosmetics Challenge Accepted / MAC Cosmetics

What do YOU think about Saweetie and Cher’s new campaign?

January 4, 2022/by

A Pregnant Woman, A Woman With A Child & A Third Woman Walk Into A Beauty Supply Shop….This Isn’t A Joke, It’s A Ridiculous Robbery

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First of all—this is the worst Set It Off remake I’ve ever seen.

On Sunday, a beauty supply store in Tamarac, Florida, was robbed by what security camera footage shows were a pregnant woman, a woman holding a baby, and a third woman.

According to Local 10 News, the trio of makeover marauders wasn’t after The Beauty Plug (there’s no way the store is really called that…holy hell, it’s really called that) supply shop’s cash register. Instead, they reportedly stole several lace-front wigs. (Basically, this is what would happen if Tyler Perry had an idea for a heist movie.)

It’s also unclear if the cast of Three Robber Women And A Baby had guns when they robbed the store, but, according to the owner, they didn’t use firearms at all. Instead, one of the women pepper-sprayed an employee who happened to be the owner’s daughter.

“Tonight we experienced a horrific event,” the shop owner posted to the store’s Instagram page, according to The Shade Room. “3 girls came into our store attacked my daughter with pepper spray and stole multiple lace wigs. I cannot believe this. If you recognize any of them PLEASE contact us. One was very pregnant and the other was holding a baby that approx. 6-8 months.”

“I hope those wigs were worth it because once you decided to pepper spray my child, you turn a simple petty theft into robbery w/assault & battery, and because you had that baby with you, you’ll be charged on that too,” the owner continued. “Sad that you’re about to lose your children and freedom over some wigs. Dumb low-life.”

Guys, obviously, this is no laughing matter—I mean, when you gotta get cute, you gotta get cute, and if you don’t have the money to get cute, sometimes you gotta pull some Great Value Italian Job sh** so you won’t be out here looking busted. *In my best Chris Rock voice* I’m not saying they should have done it—but I understand.

Anyway, Local 10 News reported that a Broward Sheriff’s Office detective came out to speak with the owner on Monday and the robbery is being investigated, although, so far, no suspects are in custody.

Hopefully, they at least looked good in their new wigs, though.

December 14, 2021/by

Skincare, Streetwear, Sneakers & Espresso: BOSSIP’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide For The Men In Your Life

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Now that we’ve all got enough Thanksgiving leftovers to last a lifetime, there’s no better time to get a head start on your holiday shopping.

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Luckily, the in-store Black Friday craze seems to be (mostly) a thing of the past, and you can get good deals online this entire weekend through Cyber Monday.

We all know the men in our lives can be the hardest to shop for, with ads always suggesting they only like BBQ gadgets and beard trimmers. So, whether you’re hunting for deals or just want to find that perfect gift for your special someone, father, grandfather, or son, check out some of our picks down below.

The Steel Shop – Franco Link Engravable Bracelet

With varying sizes and finishes in gold, silver, and gunmetal, a personalized bracelet from The Steel Shop is the perfect way to go. For the man in your life that isn’t super flashy, a simple bracelet will spice up any outfit and a meaningful engraving takes the gift to the next level.

MONOGRAM – No.08

What better gift to give than some premium flower? Try some No.08, the first-ever light from MONOGRAM, the cannabis line introduced by Shawn ‘JAY-Z’ Carter.

This strain hits quick and has a lighter, more serene feel compared to Monogram’s previous strain launches
A particularly pungent strain with strong diesel and earthy notes

Relaxing effects that starts with a head calm then smoothly transitions into a tranquil full-body buzz
Available in the brand’s Loosies, 2g Flower, and 4g Flower product types

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Supervsn – Clothes

Getting the perfect gift for your man while supporting a small, Black-owned business in the process is as good as it gets.

Supervsn is one of the hottest streetwear brands in the game with hats, shorts, pants, and tees that will elevate anyone’s wardrobe with staple, casual pieces.

NBA League Pass

There’s nothing worse than sitting down to watch a basketball game and realizing it’s not playing in your area…with NBA League Pass, that guessing game goes out the window.

Whether the man in your life already has a subscription that needs renewing or hasn’t made the purchase yet, an NBA League Pass is the perfect Christmas gift. Plus, it requires no shipping. A season of NBA League Pass starts at $120 to watch live games for a single team, or $200 to watch live games from any team.

Nespresso – Vertuo Plus Espresso Machine

If your boyfriend, husband, dad, or grandpa is an avid coffee drinker, you can’t go wrong with a Nespresso machine.

Machines are 25% off on the Nespresso’s website this weekend, giving you the perfect excuse to pull the trigger on what could truly be a life-changing gadget. Whether the man in your life goes into the office or works from home, this will save them time and money for years to come–and they won’t even miss those trips to the coffee shop.

Nike – Blazer Mid ’77 Jumbo

If the man in your life loves sneakers, getting them a fresh pair for the new year is a no-brainer.

While the hyped pairs are hard to come by and can’t casually be purchased any day of the week (well, without paying a premium) there are TONS or simple pairs that can help your man fill a gap in his wardrobe. A pair of Blazers can be dressed up or down, going perfectly with some jeans, cargos, or even a suit.

Sephora – Skincare Gift Set

Skincare isn’t just for women–duh–so there’s no better time to get your significant other into game with some more sophisticated products.

For the holidays, Sephora has a number of gift sets from brands like Glow Recipe, Tatcha, and First Aid Beauty to set your man up for success. Whether he’s already a skincare junkie or you just want to stuff his stocking with some goods to get him into it, there’s no better time to try some new products.

Teremana – Tequila

There’s no better time to give the gift of tequila than this holiday season.

It’s been a rough year, and we’re not here to judge anyone’s coping mechanisms. If the man in your life is a seasoned cocktail vet–or even just a casual drinker trying to get more acquainted–a nice bottle of tequila is the perfect token of appreciation. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s brand Teremana might be new, but it’s already replacing a lot of consumers’ longtime favorite tequilas.

November 26, 2021/by

Handbags, Flirty Fragrance & Foot Care: BOSSIP’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide For The Ladies

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The holidays are here and it’s time for good tidings, GOOD SHOPPING, and good cheer.

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Each year we bring you a holiday gift guide packed with goodies to fill Christmas stockings for you, your boo, your bestie, your babies, your homegirls, and your husband, and this year this curated list is filled with gifts for the special women and girls in your life.

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BOSSIP’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide includes Oprah-approved items, a feminine and flirty fragrance, intimacy oils, and MORE. Additionally ladies, this year we’re almost exclusively featuring Black-owned brands that you can pour your Black buck$ into.

Happy Black Friday!

Source: Footnanny / Lavender Power Kit

See the Gift Guide below.

Oldvine Fragrance

Oldvine Fragrance is the first global luxury fragrance brand from a Black female floral designer with a celebrity following. The brand was founded Itika Oldwine-Grimble who began her career working on the Oprah Winfrey show and now specializes in gifting and floral installations for events and weddings with clients varying from Zerina Akers to Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Red Table Talk.”

Oldwine-Grimble has now worked with Firmenich, the largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company in the world, to develop Oldvine fragrances and has launched an Eau de parfum called “Meadow Bloom” inspired by the natural beauty of the San Francisco Bay area where Oldwine-Grimble grew up.

“I love the smells of the fog and the ocean, and the wildflowers that cover the rolling hills,” she says.

Meadow Bloom features freesia, water, and vanilla orchid and retails for $230 (100 ml.).

Source: Oldvine Fragrance / Oldvine Florals,

Also debuting are two candles, Find Your Zen and Bridal Bouquet, both $72 (8 oz.)

Source: Oldvine Fragrance / Oldvine Florals,

Check out Oldvine Fragrance HERE.

Footnanny

Have you heard that Footnanny has been on Oprah’s “Favorite Things” list for 8 years in a row? Footnanny has a new paraben and cruelty-free Olive Oil Power Kit from Oprah’s personal nail technician, Gloria Williams – aka the Footnanny!

Source: Footnanny / Olive Oil Power Kit

The new Olive Oil Power Kit is for TRUE olive oil lovers, reports Footnanny. This product is unscented and filled with shea butter, cold-pressed Olea Oil, Cocoa Butter Soy, and moisturizing properties. The cream is whipped light and unisex. Users are instructed to apply to feet twice a day as needed. The kit includes the Foot Cream, Rescue Buffer (Callous Smoother), Foot Massage Arch-N-Ball, and a pair of Footnanny White Cotton Socks. The brand boasts that “your feet will be in heaven in no time.”

KINLÒ

KINLÒ is Naomi Osaka’s skincare line with a focus on protection and recovery from the sun for melanin-rich skin.

Source: GoDaddy2021/ KINLÒ skincare

A press release notes that the tennis champ’s line was designed for Black and Brown skin tones as part of Naomi’s efforts to bring awareness to skin protection for people of color.

The line features a mineral-based daily sunscreen that’s tinted for melanin-rich skin which is especially important because skin damage can affect people with any skin tone, but studies show that skin cancer, in particular, is most likely to be detected at a later stage in BIPOC communities.

Golden Rays Sunscreen:

The perfect stocking stuffer –tinted for melanin-rich skin, this is a daily water-resistant and sweat proof broad-spectrum SPF. Our mineral-based, non-chemical sunscreen mattifies skin without leaving a white cast for a natural, flawless finish. Lightweight and non-comedogenic to provide everyday protection on sun-soaked or indoor days.

Protection and Recovery Duo:

This is the perfect pairing for a day in the sun. Start with protecting your skin from harmful blue light and sun rays using our lightweight Golden Rays Sunscreen. Incorporate the Hydrating Golden Mist into your day as an instant skin refresher and quencher for sun-drenched skin.

Golden Essentials Set:

This three-piece set helps protect and hydrate skin. Tinted Golden Rays SPF 50+ Sunscreen protects from 98% of UV radiation while Hydrating Golden Mist helps soothe and cool skin. Follow up with Hydrating Lip Balm to help smooth lines and improve lip elasticity with a natural shine.

KINLÒ.com

Foria’s Quickie Kit 2.0

Foria is announcing several scintillating CBD kits for your sexual wellness needs this holiday season.

Foria’s Quickie Kit 2.0 ($44) features deluxe minis of the brand’s three hero products: Awaken Arousal Oil, Sex Oil, and Intimacy Suppositories. The perfect introduction to Foria’s products (and those curious about exploring CBD in the bedroom), The Quickie Kit is a reminder that spontaneous intimacy is possible, and that we can (and should!) make time for pleasure—anytime, anywhere. This affordable yet special bundle also speaks to Foria’s ongoing mission to make sexual wellness accessible to all, as they rarely offer trial sizes of their beloved products. Level up your gifting game, and add on Foria’s sustainable, reusable, and erotic Bandits bandana to wrap and decorate the gift box ($6, can be added to any purchase in cart).

All products included in The Quickie Kit are 100% all-natural and pH-tested, with organic ingredients––completely free of synthetic additives and using USDA organic-certified, broad-spectrum CBD.

Foria’s All Night Long Holiday Box

Manifest the sultriest holiday season yet by giving the ‘gift of great sex, all night long’. Foria’s All Night Long Holiday Box ($96, but$127 value) is THE ultimate holiday gift set for your lover, your bestie, or better yet, a real treat for yourself!

Foria’s All Night Long set showcases Foria’s entire Intimacy line: Awaken Arousal Oil (full size), Sex Oil (full size), Intimacy Suppositories 4-pack (full size), and the Intimacy Bath Salt 2oz Vial (trial size). Level up your gifting game, and add on Foria’s sustainable, reusable, and erotic Bandits bandana to wrap and decorate the gift box ($6, can be added to any purchase in cart). Make your bedroom the ultimate destination this holiday season, and indulge in your intimate side.

Peep Foria’s sale below.

11/22 – 11/25: 30% off sitewide11/26 – 11/28: 30% off sitewide + Free Shipping11/29 (Cyber Monday): 30% off sitewide + Free Shipping + Free Intimacy Suppositories with purchase of $80+ 11/30 (Giving Tuesday): 10% of sales will be donated to a nonprofit chosen by the customer at checkout.

Denoir Cosmetics

Denoir Cosmetics is a Black woman-owned, clean beauty brand that’s offering 40% off for Black Friday.

The direct translation of the name “Denoir” is a portmanteau of the words “of black” that symbolizes not only the creative force behind the brand, a Blak woman, but also the thoughtful design (from the beginning) for women of color—across the spectrum of shades.s. Denoir meets Credo’s clean beauty standards, the strictest standard in retail today, and believes that from a beat face to a natural look, “lipstick remains a staple.”

Denoircosmetics.com

UNWRP

UNWRP is a Black-owned, woman-owned luxury gift-wrapping company and they’re announcing a custom gift wrap inspired by the bold flavors of Sprite.

Founded by Ashley LFouyelle. a multidisciplinary designer, a press release notes that she started the company in a small bedroom of her Brooklyn apartment and created a one-stop shop for all anyone’s gifting needs – offering wrapping paper, fabric wraps, greeting cards, and home goods all designed by the most talented artist around the globe.

With that, she caught the eye of Sprite which says it’s committed to supporting and elevating multicultural creators, which aligns perfectly with UNWRP’s “values of artist collaboration and cultivating a diverse community of artists who share a passion for bringing color into a world that needs it.”

Source: UNWRP / SPRITE

Her special-edition gift wrap is bold and inspired by Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry LTO flavor and new Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry Zero Sugar.

Source: UNWRP / SPRITE

Ashley’s UNWRP gif wrap is available HERE.

NoiteRose

Noite Rose is a Black woman-owned luxury loungewear brand Noite Rose that infuses comfort with romance and provides alluring-yet-cozy loungewear solutions. “Comfort Infused With Romance” is their motto.

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After a year of relentlessness, Noite Rose was developed to provide luxury self-care to the woman who gives endlessly to others — allowing her to recharge her magic! Produced and executed in the USA with the highest quality fabrics in every style, Noite Rose offers dresses, rompers and sets for any at-home occasion.

Standout pieces include their “situationship set” [above] and a sexy and silky “Not Your Mama’s Moo Moo” midi dress.

The brand is offering 20% off for Black Friday.

NoiteRose.com

ORIJIN CULTURE™:

Orijin Culture is a modern Afro-luxe label for women and men with an assortment of accessories.

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*Early Black Friday / Cyber Weekend Sale*

25% off site-wide with promo code: OURBLKCYBER

Valid now – 11/29

Orijinstore.com

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PuffCuff

PuffCuff offers tension-free hair clamps available in family packs. The brand is noting that $1 of each purchase this month is donated to The Sayers Center to support Adoption Awareness Month.

Source: PuffCuff / PuffCuff

*Black Friday / Cyber Weekend Sale*

Friday, 11/26: Launch of the first PuffCuff subscription box

Saturday, 11/ 27 – Sunday, 11/28: 25% off sitewide (no promo code required)

Monday, 11/29: Live shopping streaming event with product demonstrations, giveaways, and special guests

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Brown Aspiration

Brown Aspiration has your stationery needs covered, all with a touch of melanin.

Source: Brown Aspiration / Brown Aspiration

*Black Friday / Cyber Weekend Promo”

40% off select items on brownaspiration.com and Etsy (no promo code required)

Valid 11/26-11/29

brownaspiration.com

TrapStix Lip Balm

TrapStix Lip Balm is a music-inspired lip balm brand.

It’s a play on words mixing Hip-Hop and pop artists’ names with all-natural lip balm flavors. The offerings are formulated with gentle, nurturing ingredients such as grapeseed oil, precious coconut oil, and moisturizing sweet almond oil to nourish dry and delicate lips. A touch of beeswax creates a lasting barrier against harsh elements. Gentle notes of signature flavors compose a soft fragrance balm you’ll never want to be without.

Black Friday Deal: 40% off the entire website.

Price: $2.50 – $42.99

TrapStixLipBalm.com

Orijin Bees

Orjiiin Bees is an award-winning collection of dolls that made Oprah’s Favorite Things 2021.

Source: Morea West / Orijin Bees

*Black Friday / Cyber Weekend Sale*

Promo code: BABYBEEFRIDAY

30% off your entire order of $99+

Valid 11/26 – 11/29

orijinbees.com

The Lazy Hat

The “Lazy Hat” is an ingenious hat with hair attached to elevate your holiday look.

Source: The Lazy Hat / The Lazy Hat

*Early Black Friday / Cyber Weekend Sale*

10% off any 2 hats

12% off any 4 hats

15% off any 6 hats

Valid now – 11/29

thelazyhat.com

HerSpace Co.

is a lifestyle brand that is essential for life on the go.

Get prepared in style and functionality with its gorgeous planner, a life system for today’s women. The Layered Living Planner is the star of the show. Its signature components are in tune with the modern woman, created with intention by two inspiring women that are all about empowering others to lead an unapologetic life with purpose and commitment to self. Use the planner and you’ll be the CEO of your life in no time. This planner hits all points, navigating women in beauty, spirituality, and peace.

Price: $58, HerSpaceCo.com

Benson Watch Company

Benson Watch Company says they have the “perfect stocking stuffer” and they want you to indulge in their genderless timepieces and bracelets.

Founded and designed by Marcel Benson, Benson is a symbolic reminder to own your time, each watch represents the brand’s ethos — true fulfillment means spending time doing what you love. Check out the signature Cardinal Collection, Untitled Collection, and Omega Bracelets. Available to purchase at bensonwatch.com.

Price: $189+

November 26, 2021/by

WAPunzel: Cardi B Shares Flowing Natural Hair Update, Fact-Checks Trolls About Length-Checks

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What’s the secret, sis?

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Cardi B is a trendsetting icon in everything from clothes and shoes to makeup and nails, but now her natural hair is what everybody’s talking about. She recently Tweeted an update about her hair growth journey and posted a picture of her hair that’s waist-length and thicker than half a dozen bundles!

“So I’ve been so consistent with my hair mask routine and drinking alkaline water, and look how much my hair has grown! I was so scared of my hair falling out after my son’s birth because I’d been growing it for years now, so I made sure to keep up with it and I actually gain hair.”

The “Rumors“ rapper is an open book when it comes to her hair and with results like that, we’re taking notes! Last spring, she proudly posted her wash-day routine on Instagram stories. A few months after that, Cardi posted an Instagram story of her creating the homemade hair mask she credits with maintaining healthy hair for herself and Kulture.

The results speak for themselves!

Cardi also noted that her epic collection of wigs “helps with hair growth ALOT!”

There were skeptics about Cardi’s success, claiming her mixed Dominican heritage contributed more to her hair journey than the consistency, healthy lifestyle, and hair mask. Cardi followed up her length-check with a fact-check on Instagram.

“Why everytime I post my natural hair I hear ‘you’re MIXED you’re supposed to have long hair’? That’s not true and very misleading,” Cardi captioned a series of pictures showing her natural hair since childhood.

Cardi went on to speak to the complicated history of Black hair that has made it difficult for people with tight kinks and curls to properly care for their hair.

“I want women of color with tighter curl patterns to know that you don’t have “BAD HAIR” there’s no such thing as bad hair . and “good” hair don’t mean a certain texture. ALL HAIR IS GOOD.”

The Instagram series ended with a video of Cardi flicking and flipping her luscious locks, simply saying, “It’s a lot of hair!”

She also posted throwback pictures to Twitter to set the record straight.

“ItS gEnEtICS! No it’s proper hair maintenance.I have a hair texture that requires lots of love and maintenance. This pictures show my hair from childhood,high school & adult hood and since I started takin care of my hair the right way it has grown TREMENDOUSLY!”

Plenty of Cardi’s fans already swear by her tips and DIY deep conditioning recipe. Have you tried it?

November 14, 2021/by

Brown Girl Jane’s Black Beauty and Wellness Summit Brings The Black Girl Magic Via In-Person Pampering And Online Guidance!

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There’s so much to love about a brand that celebrates Black Girl Magic!

Source: Janet Howard / @janethowardstudio

One of our favorite brands, Brown Girl Jane held their two-day Black Beauty and Wellness Summit on October 14 & 15 last week virtually with over a dozen sessions, including panels addressing Black maternal health, plant-based medicine, spiritual and physical wellness and more.

Source: Janet Howard / @janethowardstudio

In addition to the virtual events, the summit kicked off with a pamper day at the St. Regis Spa in partnership with Cantu beauty.

Source: Janet Howard / @janethowardstudio

Guests were treated to spa treatments including facials, massages and body treatments and every attendee was sent home with a bag of goodies, gifted by Brown Girl Jane and Cantu Beauty!

Source: Janet Howard / @janethowardstudio

The 2021 Black Beauty and Wellness Summit began with a blessing from Mikki Taylor, then Black Girl Jane Founders Malaika Jones, Tai Beauchamp and Nia Jones welcomed participants.

The day continued with a panel called Black Beauty Redefined featuring Beauty editor Julee Wilson, which also included Mila Jam, Karla Davis, Kelly Augustine and Selita Ebanks.

Attendees interested in entrepreneurial endeavors were treated to a talk entitled The Business of Funding: Angels, VC, PE, Series A, B, and the Funding Basics which featured notable experts Kimberly Blackwell, Taydra Mitchell-Jackson, and Megan Holston Alexander.

The day closed out with a Fireside Chat featuring Ibtihaj Muhammad and Cari Champion.

Day 2 of the Summit kicked off with a Welcome to Wellness with Mecca Day, which was followed by a panel on Black Maternal Health. Attendees were next treated to a panel on plant-based healing, presented by Curaleaf, with Tracy G, Ashley Banks, Dr. Safiya Lyn, and Coach Gessie.

The day continued with a panel entitled The Power of Connecting and Building Relationships presented by Humanity of Connection with Eunique Jones Gibson, Codie Elaine Oliver and Melissa Chanel.

The day continued with a GNC sponsored panel called Understanding Supplements: with Kish Burries and Dr. Karleena Tuggle.

Entrepreneurship took center stage with afternoon panels titled Entrepreneurship: Top 5 Things The ‘Gram Didn’t Teach You and Intergenerational Wellness and Entrepreneurship with Simone I. Smith and Samaria Leah Smith. Both of those panels were supported by McDonald’s Positively Black & Golden.

Next the winners of the Brown Girl Jane & SheaMoisture Grant Fund were recognized.

Then Michelle Williams checked in for a talk about mental health.

Jessica Burns next offered up a Golden Guidance Moment before the Summit ended with a Thank You from the Founders of Black Girl Jane.

Following the virtual summit, the BGJ founders celebrated the Summit with a special invite only brunch held at Atlanta’s Garden Room.

October 22, 2021/by

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