Black Vanity Blog

Detangling the History of Black Hair

Detangling the History of Black Hair

Akeya Fortson-Brown

Black hair is powerful. Whether we’re aware of it or not, our hair is deeply connected to our culture, confidence, and heritage.  Black hair packs history. Living within systems of...

Detangling the History of Black Hair

Akeya Fortson-Brown

Black hair is powerful. Whether we’re aware of it or not, our hair is deeply connected to our culture, confidence, and heritage.  Black hair packs history. Living within systems of...

Mental Health & College: Let's Really Talk About It

Mental Health & College: Let's Really Talk Abou...

Akeya Fortson-Brown

As our college students prepare to head back to school this semester, I wanted to shine a light on how important it is to practice self-care in college. I hope...

Mental Health & College: Let's Really Talk Abou...

Akeya Fortson-Brown

As our college students prepare to head back to school this semester, I wanted to shine a light on how important it is to practice self-care in college. I hope...

What is a skin care routine?

What is a skin care routine?

Akeya Fortson-Brown

A skin care routine is a set of steps you take in order to protect the health of and maintain the appearance of your skin.  Why Is It Important To...

What is a skin care routine?

Akeya Fortson-Brown

A skin care routine is a set of steps you take in order to protect the health of and maintain the appearance of your skin.  Why Is It Important To...

Understanding Different Types of Alopecia: Natural Remedies for Black Women

Understanding Different Types of Alopecia: Natu...

Akeya Fortson-Brown

Alopecia is a condition that affects millions of people, regardless of their age, gender, or ethnicity. However, within the Black community, alopecia can hold particular significance due to its impact...

Understanding Different Types of Alopecia: Natu...

Akeya Fortson-Brown

Alopecia is a condition that affects millions of people, regardless of their age, gender, or ethnicity. However, within the Black community, alopecia can hold particular significance due to its impact...

Celebrating Five Years of Black Vanity 🥳

Celebrating Five Years of Black Vanity 🥳

Akeya Fortson-Brown

What started off as two friends brainstorming on FaceTime has now blossomed into such an impactful business and brand! Black Vanity was originally founded in 2019 by two college sophomores...

Celebrating Five Years of Black Vanity 🥳

Akeya Fortson-Brown

What started off as two friends brainstorming on FaceTime has now blossomed into such an impactful business and brand! Black Vanity was originally founded in 2019 by two college sophomores...

Akeya, Black Vanity’s Owner, shows you how to do your own box braids at home

How To Do Box Braids At-Home (Beginner-Friendly...

Akeya Fortson-Brown

Protective styles are the key to length retention, which is very important if you actually want to see your hair growth.  Protective styles are any hairstyle that keeps your ends tucked away...

How To Do Box Braids At-Home (Beginner-Friendly...

Akeya Fortson-Brown

Protective styles are the key to length retention, which is very important if you actually want to see your hair growth.  Protective styles are any hairstyle that keeps your ends tucked away...