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Sherrie Williams Becomes The First African American To Sell A Haircare Line To A Major Hospital Credits: Samantha Dorisca. Entrepreneur Sherrie Williams has sold her haircare line to a major hospital network. With this move, she becomes the first African American to reach such a milestone, according to Milwaukee, WI’s NBC affiliate TMJ4 News. Williams is founder and CEO of Simplistic BSC, a company dedicated to helping women of color achieve healthy hair. Williams launched her brainchild in 2018 due to a lack of diversity in the sector. “I started out as a cosmetologist and quickly realized that the products at the time (2007) that were in the licensed-only haircare stores were not for African American people. I started mixing products and putting it in my clients’ hair. They loved it. It took off from there,” Williams told AFROTECH in an email interview. Today, Simplistic BSC has expanded to a haircare line featuring 28 products, including alopecia hair growth and thickening treatment, hydrating shampoo, and purifying conditioner, among others. In addition to the company’s website, customers will soon be able to purchase through Piggly Wiggly and Fresh Thyme Market, and on Walmart’s online store, according to TMJ4 News. What’s more, Williams announced her company has secured a deal with Froedtert Hospital’s network of hospitals and clinics throughout Wisconsin. She is already in the process of shipping out products to serve its patients, per the outlet. #entrepreneurship #BusinessOwners #diverseentrepreneurs #diversityandinclusion #Entrepreneurs #disabled #disabledentrepreneur #inspire #mindset #business #NYAE2023 #neurodiversity #longtermhealthconditions #motivation #businessprogram #creativity #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #education #Dyscalculia #Diversecreative #TDC #ADHD #socialenterprise #VirtualLearning #LongtermSickness #training #learning #disabilityawareness

Happy National Crown Day or Black Hair Independence Day! Since 2018, Dove and the Crown Act have given voice to the natural hair movement. There's a lot that has been done since that time but there's still more work to be done. I started the natural hair transition in 2017 and I am never going back. Rocking my natural hair and loving every bit of it! #crownlove #Dove #crownproud #passthecrown Thanks to the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. HQ for providing these resources: You can show the importance of National CROWN Day and hair freedom by sharing your personal hair story on social media using the Crown Day Toolkit (https://lnkd.in/gDGZVARf) and in the following ways: 1. Share images of your “CROWN” on social media using the hashtags #CROWNLove and #CROWNProud; use Dove's special CROWN Day photo filter link (https://lnkd.in/gBzwdTSg). 2. Include mention of @TheCROWNAct and @Dove, with key hashtags as provided, including #CROWNLove, #PasstheCROWN, and #CROWNProud. 3. Direct followers to TheCROWNAct.com and to Dove.com/CROWN to sign the petition (we have an updated goal of 1 million signatures). 4. Use the following hashtags freely and frequently: #CROWNLOVE #CROWNPROUD #PASSTHECROWN #DOVE

Are beauty brands using weaponised incompetence to dodge accountability? Ennie Fakoya's latest article exposes the disturbing trend of brands failing their diverse customers. Skin Therapist Nyssa Donna Grays says, 'So many cosmetic chemists will say that it's literally not hard to make a foundation shade. There are three primary colours so what the brand did was a choice. Even the people they were testing on were randomly chosen. Why would you make the darkest shade when there are so many hues of brown? I think we should stop giving these brands attention on social media because it feeds their engagement; we should focus our attention and money into brands that actually care.' From inadequate shade ranges to lack of effort in understanding undertones, it's time to call out brands that fall short. Black beauty creators like @missdarcei and @okaysophi are leading the charge, highlighting brands that truly cater to all skin tones. Dive into the full article and join the conversation on holding beauty brands accountable. Link here: https://lnkd.in/eRDSKrG5

Excited to share my latest magazine article with Forbes magazine, " Meet the CEO Using Tech to Make Hair Care More Accessible"..Read the full article for insights behind The Beauty Genie's vision to make haircare products more accessible for Black consumers.. Special thanks to my amazing PR team Synergy PR Services!#innovation #technologytrends #beautydisruptor #blackbeautyindustry #thecrownact #thebeautygenie #smartvendingsolutions

Not sure what your passions are? You’re not alone. Entrepreneur Nancy Twine thinks most people aren’t clear on what makes them tick. “You need to do some soul-searching,” she says. One question helped Nancy pinpoint her own passion: What specific moments made me truly happy? For her, that was making very basic but functional DIY beauty products at home with her mom. That powerful realization led her to start Briogeo, an award-winning haircare brand whose products are made from natural ingredients, free of synthetic additives and can be used by all hair types. It became Sephora’s first clean haircare line, and made Nancy the youngest Black woman to launch a product in Sephora. Read more about how Nancy created and scaled a global business here: http://ms.spr.ly/6042iWzku #GSInTheLead

Mintel Black Haircare category analyst, Courtney Rominiyi, MA lays out 3 things professionals in the segment should know. These data points are important for conceptualizing new product ideas, developing marketing strategies, and crafting messages. #blackhaircare #multiculturalmarketing #beautyindustry #beautybusiness #beautytrends #beautyprofessionals #mcbi #mintel #consumerinsights

Makeup brands hold the power to define aesthetics. After all, cosmetics are used to enhance one's beautiful qualities. It can empower, inspire, and make someone shine. Some take it to the next level by being bold enough to portray themselves as supporters of sensitive topics. Such is Mac Cosmetics with their #maccares tagline on IG. Mac doesn't just talk about beauty; it also speaks volumes about inclusivty, diversity, and saving the planet. Their pinned post on IG is just one great example of how Mac is promoting love and acceptance: https://lnkd.in/gEnwHeqs In contrast, we have Nars, who focuses more on showing off their products and how to use them. Nars is simple and direct to the point. Even its name on IG and tagline reflect this. #Narsissist - and that was very creative of them. To turn a word with a negative connotation into a tagline that is unique, catchy, and fits the brand's IG personality - Rule Breaker. Image Maker. Risk Taker. (https://lnkd.in/gKV7y5fK) On Threads, Mac tends to promote their products more but still ensures that they portray inclusivity and diversity by shining a light on their diverse models wearing Mac products. On the other hand, Nars stays true to its persona, engaging its audience with questions about which products the audience uses—again, keeping it simple, engaging, and direct to the point. #instagramstrategy #contentandsocialmediastrategy

Exploring the Hair Industry: Trends, Opportunities, and Insights" I'm seeing an increase in black women starting small businesses in the hair industry in Canada as well. The hair industry is a vast, growing industry. #blackhistorymonth #hairindustry #hairbusinesses #haircaremarket #hairtrends #haircarecompany