As we head into this holiday season, I wanted to share some cool gift ideas from Black-owned businesses!
Pardon My Fro
Dana is a self-taught illustrator and graphic designer with a deep passion for color. She still holding down her corporate 9-5, she’s sharing her passion with the world through a host of beautiful items like planners, shower curtains, umbrellas, pillows and canvas prints to name a few. These bright, cheerful items are sure to be a favorite for all who receive them! You can see more and purchase at Pardonmyfro.com and follow along on Instagram @pardonmyfro!
The Glamatory – Lip A.R.T. Holiday Collection
Mia “MiMi” Johnson is celebrity makeup artist, fellow Kansas City native, and creator of Atlanta’s premier makeup store, The Glamatory. She has teamed up with style influencer and philanthropist, Angela Simmons, to create Lip A.R.T., a holiday collection of liquid matte lipsticks. The set features four highly pigmented, long-wear lipsticks for all skin tones. The line is an extension of The Glamatory’s existing “Lip Potions” line, and is both vegan and cruelty-free. Lip A.R.T. The Collection will be sold in-store at The Glamatory or you can purchase online at theglamatory.com and follow on Instagram @theglamatory.
Loza Tam
Loza Tam headbands are satin lined, created with gorgeous African print material. They are designed for the girls with the curls, kinks, coils and waves! All of the bands are handmade in Ghana by women entrepreneurs and ship to the US, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Australia, south Africa, Scotland and France! You can see all of the available patterns and purchase at lozatam.com and see more style inspiration for these beautiful bands on Instagram @loza_tam.
Mixed Chicks
The Travel & Trial Pack with resealable zip lock is ready to go with your other cosmetics in this TSA approved pouch. The Morning After Redefining Foam is the solution for next day hair hangover; no need to rewash, just re-energize and redefine those curls! This is a great stocking stuffer for the product junky or new natural in your life, or for yourself if you are a travel queen. You can learn more about the owners, Wendy and Kim, and find a host of other products at mixedchicks.net and follow along with them on Instagram @mixedchickshair.
Camille Rose Naturals
Owner Janell Stephens is a dedicated vegan and mother of five who loves to craft home remedies and she infuses her products with source ingredients and a pinch of love. Camille Rose Naturals offers a range of natural hair care products with Curl Maker and Almond Jai Twisting Butter among fan favorites for their ability to transform curls with definition and flexible hold, in nourishing, non-flaking formulas. You can follow along on Instagram @camillerosenaturals and see all the wonderful things Janell makes and purchase at camillerosenaturals.com, or at your local Target store.
TGIN
Chris-Tia Donaldson is a Harvard Law Graduate, owner of TGIN and author of Thank God I’m Natural, an Amazon #1 Bestseller. She hails from the south side of Chicago and hopes to help women embrace healthier beauty practices through her coveted line of natural hair care and body products. The brand prides itself on curating handmade soaps and products with organic ingredients. You can see the full range of products from TGIN and purchase at thankGodimnatural.com or visit your local Target or Sally Beauty store. You can follow along with them on Instagram @tginatural.
