Founded by Ghanaian haircare creator Philomina Kane, KIN Apparel grew from her idea for a satin-lined hoodie while playing rugby into a brand centered on natural hair, comfort and cultural identity. The company creates inclusive clothing for people who want to protect their hairstyles without giving up personal style, with its work shaped by Kane’s Ghanaian heritage and the community around her NaturallyPhilo platform. Kane was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and appeared on Shark Tank in 2021.
JOSHICA BEAUTYFounded by Air Force veteran and natural-hair advocate Joshica Kiah Craig, JOSHICA BEAUTY makes handcrafted hair and skincare for 4C afro-textured hair and clean-beauty routines. The Black woman-owned brand grew from Craig’s own natural-hair journey and uses essential oils, botanicals, and nourishing plant-based ingredients to help customers care for their hair while embracing its natural texture. JOSHICA BEAUTY has been in business for 10 years and also supports self-esteem initiatives encouraging young Black women to love their natural hair.UPPER MARLBORO, MD
Delicate InfusionsPhiladelphia-based Delicate Infusions makes small-batch hair-care products alongside handcrafted resin hair picks designed to celebrate Black hair and self-expression. Its signature combs feature iconic Black femme silhouettes and customizable dried botanicals, glitter, and pigments, making each one a functional piece of wearable art. The brand also builds community through its Crown Ambassador program for aspiring beauty-industry professionals.
Annie International, IncFounded in 1994 after its founder identified a need for affordable textured-hair care, Annie International makes hair and beauty products for multi-ethnic communities. Based in the beauty industry for three decades, the company has grown from its community-focused Annie brand into a global family of lines, including culturally recognized Mr. Durag and Ms. Remi, with products sold across all 50 states and around the world.NORTH WALES, PA
FlocareBeautyBorn from a mother’s search for gentler care for her son, FlocareBeauty makes handmade natural skincare and haircare in Ghana for families, including babies and people with sensitive or melanin-rich skin. Founded in November 2017 under woman-owned Ghanaian enterprise Afcallo Ventures, the brand uses minimally processed African botanicals such as shea butter, baobab oil and coconut oil. Its work extends beyond the products through fair-trade sourcing from women processors, skills training and support for mothers of premature babies.BRONX, NY