5 Black-Owned Beauty Subscription Boxes Available in the UK
5 Black-Owned Beauty Subscription Boxes You Need to Know About
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I think it's safe to say that our hearts have been incredibly heavy over the past few weeks. From the government's questionable decisions relating to lockdown to the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of white police offers, we are living in unprecedented times. The latter has undeniably forced the entire world to openly discuss race, systematic oppression, and how the Black community can be uplifted, not just for a moment but a lifetime.
The beauty industry has historically ignored the needs of women of colour for years. Most beauty products and services were not created with Black women in mind, despite our high spending potential. It comes as no surprise that so many women of colour have taken matters into their own hands by starting their own companies.
It is important to celebrate and support Black beauty brands that make products specifically for women of colour. Beauty subscription boxes are one of the most effective ways to determine whether a certain product is for you. They provide customers with variety and complete control. Beauty subscription boxes are perfect for women who want to revamp their skin and hair routines.
Keep reading to discover five Black-owned beauty subscription boxes you need to know about.
TreasureTress
Founded by Jamelia Donaldson, TreasureTress is Europe's first and largest natural hair discovery box. The brand prides itself on being more than just a subscription service. They want to create a safe space for Black women by redefining the relationship they have with their hair and promoting sisterhood in their online community of devoted customers. Through building relationships with leading hair and beauty brands, they are able to ship exclusive items to customers, who the brand affectionately refers to as the "TreasureTress tribe." Hair education is also held in high regard as tips for managing and styling your tresses on a monthly basis are always on hand.
Check out: Quarantine 'N' Chill (£25)
CosBox
Offering a revolutionary experience for women of colour, CosBox was created to challenge the narrative that there is a lack of available options for women of ethnically diverse skin tones. The brand's aim is to enable women to discover new products and reconnect with old favourites. The box has been labelled as a "must have" for beauty-lovers.
Each specially crafted box provides a minimum of four high-quality products from a range of brands that cater to the needs of women of colour. Innovative, informative, and inclusive beauty is at the heart of everything the team at CosBox do.
There are two subscriptions plans available: the CosBox Bimonthly Plan (£25) and the CosBox Bimonthly Plan (£25).
CocoBean
CocoBean was launched after the box's founder noticed that a lot of women who were launching product-based businesses weren't getting the recognition they deserved. At the time, the subscription box market was largely occupied with beauty products aimed at Caucasian women.
Through the provision of "gift-like" boxes, CocoBean appeals to women from diverse backgrounds and interests by promoting inclusivity among Black women. With the occasional nod to African themes, they take pride in supporting all female-led businesses: products from independent to globally recognised brands make an appearance in each box.
CocoBean appeals to the millennials who are buying into socially conscious brands. Their fearless approach to exploring beauty and wellness themes is commendable, especially as they honour their brand ethos of raising and celebrating Black women who are creating products that our worth our time, energy, and attention.
Check out: CocoCare Box (£37)
The BlacBox
Offering products from award-winning Black-owned brands that are tailored to your own beauty profile, BlacBox explore and find new products and brands that work amazingly for your skin and hair.
Their personalised pampering and self-care boxes allow you to indulge during those moments where self-care is a necessity, while discovering new products from black-owned brands around the world.
Every box, which customers receive on a bimonthly basis, includes six products which are specifically tailored to your beauty profile: two for skin care, two for hair care, and two for general beauty.
For more information, visit the "What's Inside Your BlacBox?" section of their website.
Odyssey Box
Driven by her passion for natural haircare, Chloé Elliot launched Odyssey Box, a bimonthly subscription service. While embracing her own natural hair journey, Elliot knew that she wanted to have a lasting impact on how Black women handle their hair. She believed that natural hair can be luxurious, and black hair can grow healthily.
The brand's ethos is delivering luxury hair care, and there are so many useful tips for managing and styling natural hair. Each box features four full-size natural hair products from Black-owned brands that have been tried, tested, and hand-selected by the Odyssey Box team. All products are also suited to curly, kinky, and coily hair types.
Check out: Moisture Splash Explore Box (£49)
