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#ESSENCEApproved: Glow Up With These Black-Owned Brands This Summer

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Glow Up With These Black-Owned Brands This Summer
By Essence · Updated June 24, 2022

Here at ESSENCE, we are launching a new article series entitled #ESSENCEApproved.  In these monthly-themed articles, the ladies of Black Girl Magic headquarters will be sharing our favorite Black-owned products that you oughta know about.

We’ve tried them for ourselves, Sis and we have to put you on.

It’s June, and this month is all about the Summer Glow Up!  Check out a few products that come highly recommended from Tamish Bates, Marketing Manager here at ESSENCE and all-around beauty and self-care enthusiast.

It’s time to glow up, mind, body and soul. 

01
Be Rooted Journal
I’m a sucker for a cute journal. Ask my fiancé, whenever I go to Target, I am bound to leave with a new one, lol. So, when the Be Rooted journals hit stores, featuring beautiful illustrations of women of color on the cover, as well as empowering messages, I knew I had to get one. As a part of your summer glow up and self-care practices, I highly recommend journaling and writing out your to dos or goals in a physical journal. Yes, I am a millennial, and while there are apps galore that you can use, there are also a ton of distractions and constant notifications on our phones. Consider unplugging this Summer and using a Be Rooted journal to write out your thoughts, do a brain dump of your to dos to free up some space in your mind, or create a checklist of your weekly, quarterly or yearly goals and track your progress. Trust me, this is something you’re going to want to try.
Glow Up With These Black-Owned Brands This Summer
02
The Honey Pot Calming Lavender Bath Bomb
If you’re the type of “gworl” that loves a luxurious bath as a moment to decompress, consider trying the Honey Pot Calming Lavender Bath Bomb. This Black-owned brand smells amazing, and will give you the self-care, spa day you’ve been looking for. And you don’t have to wait until Self-Care Saturday, take some time for you any day that you’d like. The Honey Pot Calming Lavender Bath Bomb is sure to take your bath time to new self-care depths.
Glow Up With These Black-Owned Brands This Summer
03
Camille Rose Moisture Milk
Now that we’ve worked on glowing up internally, let’s get into our outer beauty, starting with our hair. Every kinky and curly hair girl knows that a leave-in conditioner is a must, and if you’re looking for a great one, look no further than Camille Rose’s Moisture Milk. Whether you’re rocking a wash and go, braids or other protective hairstyles this Summer, apply Camille Rose’s Moisture Milk leave-in conditioner, after washing, and deep conditioning your hair, to give your hair the ultimate spa day. Not only does it smell good, but it will leave your hair feeling amazing. Thank me later, Sis!
Glow Up With These Black-Owned Brands This Summer
04
Camryn’s BFF Gentle Edges Double-Sided Hair Brush/Comb
Ladies, the Summer heat always tries to come for our edges, but we will not be defeated! Haha. Camryn’s BFF Gentle Edges Double-Sided Hair Brush/Comb is a God-send. Combining the edge-slaying tools that we typically use, this product is convenient and compact enough to fit in your bag. Pair with your fav, tried and true edge control, and use the comb side to shape your edges and the brush to smooth them.
Glow Up With These Black-Owned Brands This Summer
05
Habit Cosmetics Baby Nail Polish Trio – Flower Child
And the category is…COLOR! Nothing says summer quite like a vibrant nail polish. Trade in your winter and spring hues this month for my favorite shade from Habit Cosmetics, the neon yellow polish within the Flower Child Trio. Not into neons? Consider the pink or the orange shades. You truly cannot go wrong with any of these options. Have some fun and try something new!
Glow Up With These Black-Owned Brands This Summer
06
The Lip Bar Vegan Matte Liquid Lipstick
Last but certainly not least, while you’re prepping to pop out in your best looks this summer, don’t forget about your lipstick, Ladies. The Lip Bar is my go-to with so many bold colors that elevate and complete any look. Two of my favorite shades for Summer are Prom Queen and Bawse Lady, paired with The Lip Bar’s lip liners. Have some fun this Summer with your lip color. An ombre look is sure to be a showstopper for one of the events on your social calendar.
Glow Up With These Black-Owned Brands This Summer
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