BEAUTY
Businesses to support during Black History Month (and all year round)
PATTERN HAIRCARE
Dreamt up by actress Tracee Ellis Ross, Pattern Haircare makes products for curly, coily and kinky tresses, including hydrating mists, leave-in treatments and this must-have curl gel. Ideal for wash-and-go styles, braids and twist outs, it’s an all-rounder!
THE AFRO HAIR & SKIN CO.
Using ingredients grown and harvested in the UK, this brand’s products are created with afro-textured hair and melanin-rich skin in mind – like this hair butter, which puts the spring into coils, kinks and curls!
SKIN ALCHEMISTS
Born and raised on the Caribbean island of St Lucia, founder Theresa Edward grew up seeing medicinal plants turned into remedies. These pure, potent “potions” as she calls them, are what inspired her eco-luxe skincare and soaps.
FREYA + BAILEY
After dealing with stress-related acne, Freya + Bailey founder Abbie Oguntade explored the negative effects your lifestyle, diet and the environment can have on your complexion. Her fix? A range of vegan, natural skincare treatments designed to build strong
