Haircare is one of the most lucrative industries; everyone wants a piece of the pie. Over the last few years, celebrity haircare lines have taken over, from Beyoncé’s Cecred to Rihanna’s Fenty Hair. Because these stars are constantly on the go, they know what it takes to keep their hair flawless and healthy.
Black celebrities are giving women of color more options when it comes to maintaining their hair, and we love it. With their knowledge of the hair industry, these women have carved out a space by creating products that help to nourish all hair types. Tap into these celebrity haircare lines that will give you that salon-ready glow up.
1. PATTERN Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross created PATTERN Beauty in 2019 to nurture and empower natural curls. PATTERN was designed to keep your hair healthy and hydrated with a lineup of affordable and effective products.
“I wanted to create a line of products that gave our hair the support it needed to be its true self,” said Ross in the brand’s mission statement.
The haircare line ensures their products contain ingredients from around the world, like rich amla, Irish moss, agave nectar, honey, coconut, and aloe vera juice. Indulge in their leave-in conditioner, hydration shampoo, and detangling nectar.
2. Flawless by Gabrielle Union
Flawless by Gabrielle Union was created to make your hair feel and look exactly as the name suggests. Union co-founded the brand alongside her longtime hairstylist, Larry Sims. The actress wanted to make consumers feel like their most beautiful selves. The actress and her hairstylist wanted to create the perfect blend of high-quality and affordable products.
Flawless contains ingredients such as rice oil complex, lilac leaf extract, and Brazillian bacuri butter. Consumers are fans of the repairing edge control and the restoring exotic oil treatment.
3. CÉCRED by Beyoncé
A newcomer to the hair industry, Beyoncé’s CÉCRED was born from her childhood roots. She teased her haircare line in May 2023 and dropped CÉCRED in February 2024. This has been a passion project for the entertainer, as she has used her mother’s hair teachings to create a brand based on inclusivity. The products contain ingredients like honey, fermented rice water, butters, and oils. After only five months, the brand has won 11 hair awards.
4. 4U by Tia Mowry
With 4U by Tia, the actress set out to reframe how naturally curly hair is seen. The brand’s mission is to rewrite the rules of beauty with a variety of products that the whole family can use for curly and oily hair. The products contain sustainable and natural ingredients, such as watermelon extract and hibiscus oil. A fan favorite is the brand’s leave-in curl cream.
5. TPH by Taraji
Founded by Taraji P. Henson, this brand focuses on treating the scalp first. TPH is inclusive for everyone, whether their hair is curly, coiled, wavy, or straight. TPH contains coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and aloe to give your hair the boost it needs. Get into the honey fresh clarifying shampoo, which is safe for all hair types and cleanses without stripping your hair’s natural oils.
6. Fenty Hair by Rihanna
The latest to join the group of celebrity haircare lines is Rihanna herself. The beauty mogul has been known to switch her hair up as often as we breathe, so a hair brand was no surprise. The vegan products have been fast-selling since its launch on June 12, 2024. So far, the bestsellers have been the Rich One Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner and The Comeback Kid Instant Damage Repair Treatment.
Elevate your hair game this summer, ladies! Tap into our list to figure out which one of these black-owned celebrity haircare lines works for you.
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