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Meet Our Founder

Hi! I'm Akeya, the Founder and CEO of Black Vanity. I started Black Vanity to be the difference I needed (and that I know you need too) in the beauty industry.

Growing up, I struggled with eczema that left my face, body, and scalp inflamed and itchy. I hated feeling like there were so many lotions, creams, and scalp treatments on the shelves, but none of them could work for me.

As I grew older and found myself studying the history of how both the mental and physical health of our Black community was treated in our society, I grew frustrated. I was tired of seeing alarming reports and finding out that most of the products I had been using since a kid were made using toxins, micro-plastics, and carcinogens to keep us needing (and buying) more.

So, I said "enough is enough" and started making my own products.

Once I saw the difference in my hair and skin ... I knew the rest of the world needed me too!

Learn More About My Discoveries
  • No Harmful Ingredients

    Many traditional, store-brought products include a lot of harmful fillers and preservatives to keep products on the shelf longer and manufacturers' costs low. At Black Vanity... we say NO to all of that! No harmful ingredients are used in our products to keep you, your skin, and your hair safe and healthy.

  • Plant-Based Formulations

    We believe that the Earth has most of what we need to heal and protect our bodies, including our skin and hair. So, we decided to harness the power of nature in each and every one of our products. All formulations are crafted using ethically-sourced natural ingredients.

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"It's our goal to make your skin glow and curls pop using the best remedies nature has to offer"

- Akeya, Founder & CEO