Twenty-twenty has been a year like no other! As we start planning for the holidays, it’s important to remember that there is still much to celebrate. We have an opportunity—even in these less than ideal social and economic conditions—to invest in advancing economic equality in our communities. On the front lines of building the economic engines of our communities, New Voices Family* companies are working to create, grow and scale businesses.
We urge you to support these Black women-owned businesses this holiday season and throughout the year.
*Essence Communications Inc. is proud to partner with New Voices Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization to support Black women entrepreneurs.
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PillowSheets
Whether you are recommitting to your self-care or gifting Mom, Grandma, Sis, Daughter, Niece or friend, these products have the potential to transform hair, moisturize skin and ease anxiety. Self-care is about rejuvenation—getting back to our best selves. Nothing makes you look and feel fresher than a good night’s sleep. Transform any bed into an instant sleep haven offering total body support. PillowSheets’ creates the ultimate sleep environment with patented innovation combining pillow and sheet to eliminate loose bedding and put sleepless nights to rest.
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Frigg Beauty Rest Sleep Tea
Did you know that poor sleep can lead to dull skin? Fear not, this calming brew aids you in getting the rest you need to rejuvenate mind and the body. Use this tea in combination with our hair and face potion to promote a sense of internal calm that can support stronger, healthier skin and hair.
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Celebrity Brow Kit
Rest is one way to feel refreshed. Investing in products that enhance one’s natural beauty is another. LAMIK Beauty’s Celebrity brow kit is a nutrient-rich brow powder and sculpting creme infused with castor seed oil that frames and fills in your brows. The brow kit comes with the angle brow duo brush to apply the product. It gives you natural-looking brows that are effortless.
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Rose Infused Face Oil
Freedom Apothecary’s rose-infused face oil which closely resembles skin’s natural sebum balances and moisturizes to help improve texture and health.
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Fast Face Makeup Kit
The Lip Bar’s easy-to-use Fast Face Makeup kit is curated by complexion and comes with foundation, face palette, brows, eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick. Perfect for the beauty novice or anyone who loves efficiency. Lip Bar promises “6 products. 7 minutes. Full Face”.
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Flourish Herbal Infusion + Stimulating Scalp Massager Bundle
For many people, feeling good about their hair can be the difference between a good day and bad day. Help your loved ones feel pampered with these luxurious hair and scalp treatments. For those with normal scalps that want to increase hair growth. Alodia’s Flourish Herbal Infusion + Stimulating Scalp Massager Bundle works well for people experiencing early signs of genetic thinning and traction alopecia. If you have scarring alopecia such as CCCA, please consult your doctor.
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Custom Healthy Hair Bundle Gift Set
This custom gift set includes everyday fave staples to help protect, preserve, and promote your textured hair to a healthier state. Bundle your style choices of a Glow by Daye Satin Bonnet, Deep Conditioning Heat Cap, Satin Lined Shower Cap, Soft Hood Dryer Attachment, and/or Stretch Satin Scarf.
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Moxie Mini Scalp Moisturizer
Shop The Most Curls’ mess free and curl friendly Moxie Min hair tool. Relaunched on November 15th, the Moxie Mini does triple duty to hydrate, treat, and nourish curls by delivering favorite liquid products onto the scalp while stimulating circulation with a luxurious massage.
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Relax at Home Spa Gift Set
The pandemic is not over and that means more of us have to consider taking self-care into our own hands. It’s more important now more than ever to understand how self-care impacts the way we feel about ourselves. Luckily, companies bringing innovation into self -care are focused on novel ingredients and product efficiency, especially the impact on mental health via self care. Soul Balm Sisters sets the stage for creating a tranquil Spa At Home with aromatherapeutic bath bombs and Shower Steamers.
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Glow Detox
Ease soreness, dissolve stress, detoxify and restore balance with this fortifying bath soak. Each 8oz reusable, recycled glass jar includes 100mg full-spectrum restorative CBD, Magnesium to detox and fortify, Arnica to soothe and MSM to ease muscles.
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Attuning Hair Potion
The FRIGG hair potion is a tonic of dreams. Calm irritated scalps, nourish dry ends, stimulate tired follicles, and promote healthy hair growth by using powerful anti-inflammatories like CBD and CBG which also target pain from psoriasis, heavy chemical processes or tight hairstyles like wigs and braids. The FRIGG hair potion is a scalp treatment, deep conditioner, and natural growth enhancer. Enriched with antioxidants and omega fatty acids, the formula is scientifically-developed, sustainably sourced + entirely vegan.
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Gleaux Body Balm
Freedom Apothecary’s Gleaux Balm: Intense Moisture Body Balm formulated with beta-carotene rich Buruti oil from the Life Tree to support skin elasticity while Meadowfoam seed oil helps to prevent moisture loss.
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Wash n Go Style Kit
A Wash n Go style Kit developed by trichologist Dr. Isafan Chambers-Harris, takes the guesswork out of having soft, manageable moisturized and shiny defined curls and coils.
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Fall Equinox Tea Blend
An organic seasonal CAFFEINATED blend with black tea, rose petals, sunflower blossoms, cornflower blossoms and magic. Don’t let all of the floral notes fool you…this magical blend will have you intrigued by its balance.
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Glow Elixir CBD Beauty Serum
Weightless and fast-absorbing, this deliciously scented CBD face serum harnesses nature’s most powerful, adaptogenic plant magic to hydrate, brighten, soothe and bring out that “I can conquer the world” glow.
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Range Foundation
Range Beauty focuses on representation in beauty and business. Specially formulated for acne and eczema-prone skin, Range’s True Intentions Hydrating Foundation delivers in a fully inclusive range of shades.
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Minding My Black Business Sweatshirt
The perfect gift for the Boss in your life!
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Handmade Fashionable Masks
Giving is important especially during the holidays. It’s the time of year that we show our appreciation for those around us. However, it is also a perfect time to support worthwhile causes. Any gift that allows us to do both is a gift worth giving.
