Celebrity hairstylist Naeemah LaFond's annual Texture on Set event made its return to Industry City in Brooklyn on a buzzing spring morning, drawing a diverse crowd of Black hairstylists, beauty professionals, and enthusiasts from across the industry. Now in its 2026 edition, the gathering has grown into one of the most meaningful days on the…
The latest developments in Black business highlight a mix of momentum, reinvention, and cultural impact across industries. From beauty and sports to media and policy, this week delivered several notable moments that reflect both growth and evolving opportunity.
Cardi B scores a fast sellout with grow good beauty
Cardi B made a strong…
Emma Grede's debut book tour for Start With Yourself was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, it has become the source of two separate news cycles, both of which center on comments that landed poorly particularly among Black women who have long looked to Grede as an ally and advocate within the consumer space.
The…
Pat McGrath Labs continues to build on its reputation for blending editorial artistry with high performance beauty products. Known for translating runway trends into wearable staples, the brand’s latest release focuses on redefining how lip contouring fits into everyday routines.
Following the buzz around its complexion innovations, including the glass like finish seen…
A recent piece in Vogue about flattering haircuts for thicker hair types referred to Tracee Ellis Ross's afro as a cloud bob. The phrasing lasted long enough to ignite a response across social media that was pointed, historically grounded, and clearly not surprised. For many in the Black community, this was not a new kind…
A rapid sellout puts Cardi B’s hair care debut at the center of a crowded beauty market and sets up a test of staying power
When Cardi B introduced her hair care line GrowGood, the response was swift and decisive. Within 45 minutes, every item in the catalog was gone. It was a…

