Supporting Black-owned brands is a meaningful way to invest in community, culture, creativity, and legacy. These are brands creating amazing products we genuinely use and love, from hair care and beauty to wellness, style, and creative services.
Here are standout Black brands worth supporting this Black History Month and beyond.
💁🏽♀️ Seht Hair Care
Founded by Seun Okimi, Seht Hair Care recently released their shampoo and conditioner, and it has quickly become a favorite. The formulas are gentle on the scalp, nourishing for curls, and created with real hair health in mind.
🌐 Website: sehthaircare.com
📱 Instagram: @sehthaircare
Perfect for daily cleansing and conditioning routines that support strong, moisturized hair.
🌿 Black Girl Vitamins
Black Girl Vitamins was founded in 2021 by Maxine Manager, inspired by her own Vitamin D deficiency. She created the brand to address specific nutritional needs of Black women, including higher risks of Vitamin D and iron deficiency.
The company is supported by a team of Black doctors and experts to ensure quality, science-backed formulations.
Key People Behind the Brand
• Maxine Manager — Founder who identified the need for tailored vitamins for Black women
• Nnamdi Ugwu — Co-founder helping build the brand’s long-term growth
• Dr. Bryanne Standifer-Barrett and other doctors — Members of the medical advisory team
Mission
To provide high-quality nutritional solutions designed for Black women and to raise awareness about common deficiencies like Vitamin D and anemia that disproportionately affect our community.
Personally, their Vitamin D supplement has helped me improve my levels and overall wellness.
🌐 Website: blackgirlvitamins.com
📱 Instagram: @blackgirlvitamins
Fan favorites include Vitamin D, Hair and Skin Gummies, and their Women’s Daily Multivitamin.
💄 Fenty Beauty
Founded by global icon Rihanna, Fenty Beauty changed the beauty industry by centering inclusivity and high-performance products for all skin tones.
🌐 Website: fentybeauty.com
📱 Instagram: @fentybeauty
A go-to product is the Fenty Glow lip gloss. The color, shine, and long-lasting wear make it worth every bit of the $23 price.
💫 Kisy Braids — Eagan, Minnesota
A talented Black-owned hair braiding company located in Eagan, MN. I have personally partnered with the owner, and their work is beautiful, neat, and long-lasting. Their pricing is also very reasonable.
📱 Instagram: @kisybraids
📍 Eagan, Minnesota
Perfect for braids, twists, protective styles, and custom looks.
🧣 Wrapped In My Roots — Satin, Velvet & Ombré Scarves
A Minnesota-based brand creating stylish, functional scarves designed for hair protection, beauty, and everyday confidence. From satin and velvet to soft ombré blends, each piece celebrates culture while supporting healthy hair care.
Supporting this business means uplifting a family-run brand rooted in heritage and purpose.
🌐 Website: wrappedinmyroots.com
📱 Instagram: @wrappedinmyroots
📸 TBA Photos — Tobi Afolabi, Minnesota Photographer
TBA Photos, led by Nigerian photographer Tobi Afolabi, captures stories, people, and moments with depth and artistry. Supporting Black photographers helps ensure our stories are told with understanding and intention.
🌐 Website: tbafotos.com
📱 Instagram: @tba.photos
Why Supporting These Brands Matters
When you support Black-owned brands, you help
✔ Build generational wealth
✔ Celebrate cultural creativity
✔ Strengthen community businesses
✔ Increase representation in beauty, wellness, and creative industries
✔ Invest in real founders, families, and dreams
This Black History Month and beyond, let’s shop with intention and uplift founders creating quality products with us in mind.
🤎 Support Black brands
🤎 Share their businesses
🤎 Celebrate their excellence