Brand Verification
Is It Black-Owned?
Before you spend, know who you're spending with. We verify the current ownership of popular beauty supply, hair care, and personal care brands — and point you to Black-owned alternatives when the answer is no.
Is Sally Beauty Supply Black-Owned?
Not Black-OwnedBeauty Supply Retail
No — Sally Beauty Supply is not Black-owned. It is a publicly traded American company (NYSE: SBH) headquartered in Denton, Texas.
Is Bread Beauty Supply Black-Owned?
Black-OwnedHair Care
Yes — Bread Beauty Supply is Black-owned. The brand was founded by Maeva Heim, a Black woman entrepreneur of West African (Ivorian) and Australian heritage.
Is SheaMoisture Black-Owned?
Not Black-OwnedHair & Skin Care
No — SheaMoisture is no longer Black-owned. It was founded by the Black-owned Sundial Brands, which was acquired by Unilever in 2017.
Is Carol's Daughter Black-Owned?
Not Black-OwnedHair & Skin Care
No — Carol's Daughter is no longer Black-owned. Founder Lisa Price sold the brand to L'Oréal USA in 2014.
Is Mielle Organics Black-Owned?
Not Black-OwnedHair Care
Mielle Organics was founded by Monique Rodriguez, a Black woman, but in January 2023 the brand was acquired by Procter & Gamble.
Is The Honey Pot Company Black-Owned?
Not Black-OwnedFeminine Care
Founded by Black entrepreneur Beatrice Dixon, The Honey Pot was acquired by Compass Diversified in 2024 in a deal valuing the company at $380M.
Is Fenty Beauty Black-Owned?
Black-OwnedCosmetics
Yes — Fenty Beauty is co-owned by Rihanna (Robyn Fenty), a Black woman, in partnership with LVMH's Kendo division.
Is Pattern Beauty Black-Owned?
Black-OwnedHair Care
Yes — Pattern Beauty is Black-owned. It was founded and is led by Tracee Ellis Ross.
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