If you're looking to support Black-owned businesses [1], the buck doesn't just stop at makeup and fashion brands. There are plenty of Black-owned grooming brands out there that deserve your support too, whether you're in need of specially-crafted skin-care goods, fragrances, or shaving products [2].
In the event that you need a little boost while on your search, read ahead to check out some Black-owned grooming brands [3] you should be shopping from here on out.
Ceylon
Ceylon [4] boasts a collection of products specifically designed for men of colour who deal with common skin concerns like acne and hyper-pigmentation. The brand gets its name from Ceylon tea (aka black tea), a key ingredient that was used in some of its first products.
Ceylon Skincare Set
How to support Ceylon: Ceylon Skincare Set [5] ($35)
Velvet Noir
Founded in 2014, Velvet Noir [6] specialises in beard products that are made form 100 percent natural ingredients and vitamins that moisturise the hair and, most importantly, promote growth.
Velvet Noir Beard Set
How to support Velvet Noir: Velvet Noir Beard Set [7] ($39)
Oui the People
Oui the People [8] sells all kinds of body products, but it's best known for its single-blade razors that provide a close, smooth shave minus the potential razor burn and ingrown hairs that sometimes follow.
Oui the People Matte Gold Sensitive Skin Razor
How to support Oui the People: Oui the People Matte Gold Sensitive Skin Razor [9] ($75)
Frederick Benjamin
Michael James founded Frederick Benjamin [10] in an effort to sell products to men who frequently suffered from razor bumps, burns, and ingrown hairs after shaving. The brand carries pre-and-post shaving treatments as well as barbershop quality hair care products.
Frederick Benjamin Complete Shaving Regimen
How to support Frederick Benjamin: Frederick Benjamin Complete Shaving Regimen [11] ($36)
Scotch Porter
Founded by an alum of Target's Takeoff Accelerator Program, Scotch Porter [12] was created with a focus on encourageing men to look and feel their best.
Scotch Porter Conditioning Beard Balm
How to support Scotch Porter: Scotch Porter Conditioning Beard Balm [13] ($15)
Savoir Faire
At Savoir Faire [14], you'll find a collection of fragrances inspired by warm, intimate scents that are all developed by founder Chris Classic [15].
Savoir Faire Beau Noir Eau De Parfum
How to support Savoir Faire: Savoir Faire Beau Noir Eau De Parfum [16] ($95)
Aaron Wallace
Aaron Wallace [17] specialises in hair and skin-care products for Black men. Black seed oil and mango butter are the callout ingredients for all of the brand's products for their moisture-retention properties.
Aaron Wallace 3-Step Haircare System
How to support Aaron Wallace: Aaron Wallace 3-Step Haircare System [18] ($46)
Mantl
Queer Eye [19]'s Karamo Brown helped found Mantl, a brand specialising in face and scalp products for bald men.
Mantl Complete Routine Box
How to support Mantl: Mantl Complete Routine Box [20] ($79)
Bevel
Bevel [21] got its start as a shaving company that specifically targeted Black men who deal with skin irritation after shaving, but the company has since expanded its offerings to include skin-care products like face washes, moisturisers, and body bars.
Bevel Shave System Starter Kit
How to support Bevel: Bevel Shave System Starter Kit [22] ($90)
