It is now almost time for Valentine’s Day, a time where many are looking forward to spending time celebrating their lovers, friends and family. Although some may only think of the month of February as the host for Valentine’s Day or the leap year month, it also holds special importance as Black History Month.
As a “young Black woman in college”, I take pride in learning about successful black-owned businesses, but I also have a soft spot for the lovers’ holiday. In this article, I will be highlighting black-owned businesses that you should check out for any of your Valentine’s Day needs.
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Black-Owned Businesses for Your Lingerie Needs
Valentine’s Day is a day for love but also a day for feeling sexy. One of the most well-known black-owned lingerie businesses is Savage X Fenty. Other businesses include Made for Curves, Love Vera, and Kelly Kloset. For a look at more black-owned lines featuring beautiful lingerie, check out this article: https://hellobeautiful.com/playlist/check-out-10-black-owned-lingerie-brands-to-shop-for-valentines-day/item/6
2. Black-Owned Businesses for Your Makeup Needs
Makeup can also be an important part of your Valentine’s Day
experience. On this day, you may want to try something new with your look, and these black owned makeup brands can help you do so:
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Pat McGrath Labs
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Iman Cosmetics
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Fenty Beauty
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Beauty Bakerie
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Juvia’s Place
For a list of even more black-owned makeup brands, check out this
3. Black Youtubers for Your How-to Needs
One of the biggest sources for how-to videos is Youtube. This
Valentine’s Day, check out some black Youtubers who can show you how to innovate your style, create a makeup look, and tie your creativity together. Amongst the many, here are 10 black beauty influencers with some of the biggest platforms:
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Jackie Aina
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MsAaliyahJay
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Nyma Tang
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Makeup Shayla
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ItsMyRayeRaye
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Iris Beilin
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Cydnee Black
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Patricia Bright
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Alissa Ashley
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Shalom Blac