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Whether you're on the hunt for your new favorite condiment or comic book, these Black-owned brands have got you covered.
Mad Rabbit was found by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect and enhance tattoos. They pitched their tattoo salve in season 12 of Shark Tank.
Promising review: "Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy." —Janson Ward
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three scents).
Everything Legendary scored their Shark Tank deal in season 12 after showing the Sharks their flavor-packed selection of plant-based burgers and grounds. The team has a passion for plant-based eating and uses their yummy products to educate the community on the benefits of a vegan diet.
Get an eight-pack from Everything Legendary for $49.99 or a two-pack from Target for $6.99.
Roq Innovation is a woman-owned brand that appeared in season 13 of Shark Tank. Founder Raquel Graham has an impressive background in marketing and launched her own product innovation company in 2014, and her headlight beanie appeared in Oprah's "O List" in 2019.
Promising review: "I bought this hat to wear at night while walking our dog. It saves me from having to carry a flashlight. The hat is cute, fits well, can cover my ears (or not, if you prefer), and the light is adjustable and works well. I like the hat so much that I even wear it in the daytime!" —MomofTwins
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 11 colors).
Beddley is the brainchild of Lola Ogden who was tired of wrestling with regular duvet covers just to make a bed! Her patented design is made from luxurious 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton and is thin enough to launder in a regular washing machine. Lola wow-ed the shark in Season 11 of Shark Tank.
Promising review: "This duvet is a life changer. Putting it on my comforter was a breeze and the fabric is so luxurious. I will definitely be a repeat customer." —Carol J.
Get it from Beddley for $129+ (available in sizes Twin–King and in additional colors).
The Lip Bar founder, Melissa Butler, presented to the Sharks in season 6 of Shark Tank and was actually turned down. But that didn't stop her from growing a mighty beauty empire of vegan and cruelty-free products that celebrate diversity in all its forms.
Promising review: "I wore Hot Mama through a mask, drinks, and a cheeseboard. No smudging or feathering. 5/5 for real. It came off with micellar water and an oil-based scrub without issue. Minimal staining. The amount of produce you receive does seem small, however." —Jez
Get it from Target for $12.99 (available in 10 colors).
Black Sands Entertainment was started by husband-and-wife team Manuel and Geiszel Godoy to change the way people learn about African history. Founded in 2016, Black Sand Entertainment produces comic books, novels, children’s books, and animation that are based on African mythology, feature black heroes, and is committed to diverse storytelling. The team made their Shark Tank debut in season 13.
Promising review: "This series is great for my kids to learn about Black and African history as well as to be able to get into an all-too-rare Black-centered cast of characters in a comic. I love the way it's based on both history as well as mythology within these ancient cultures and civilizations — it teaches us so much about ourselves and where we come from." —Rasheed Hislop
This issue covers chapters one through three. Pick up the following three chapters here.
Get it from Amazon for $17.27 or from Black Sands Entertainment for $20.
Zach & Zoë is a family-owned small business. After becoming chummy with local beekeepers as their raw honey hookup, their own interest in beekeeping grew.
Promising review: "First things first, peeps: The Zach & Zoë brand sent me their creamed honey after I expressed I wanted to try it. Now, my thoughts: CREAMED HONEY IS QUITE THE REVELATION! I had no idea it even existed, which is what piqued my curiosity. Lotsa reviews said that it's great for putting in tea and coffee. The verdict after trying it? It tastes GREAT and upgrading my favorite hot beverages with this honey was just the start. I super dig the convenience of the creamed texture and have high key been looking for excuses to use creamed honey on everything. My heart and taste buds now hold a special appreciation for how the creamed honey spreads like butter on biscuits for breakfast. I don't have to worry about honey dripping all everywhere when I try to spoon it out. Last thing: The creamed honey tasted so great that it prompted me to explore another flavor Zach & Zoë offers, the Wildflower Honey with Raspberry. It tastes really good too (especially in tea) but that creamed honey just has sooo many other uses that I'm prob going to have it on repeat for a long while." —Marquaysa Battle
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Kreyòl Essence scored a deal in season 11 of Shark Tank. Fonder Yve-Car Momperousse set out to become a destination for the magical hair oil that her mom used on her own hair growing up, as well to stimulate economic activity in Haiti.
Promising review: "This oil is so legit. I put it in my hair and braided my hair for a month (yes, I never wash my hair) and I saw all sorts of new hair growth and my hair grew so long too! My hair have never grown past my waist and now it is down to my hips! I love this oil — I know I will never go bald if I use this!" —Musicbelle
Get it from Kreyòl Essence for $18 or from Ulta Beauty for $18.
Twist It Up is the brainchild of Noel Durity. After realizing that rubbing his tennis racket across his hair created the quick, painless twists he was after, he got to work creating a twist comb that feature the same cross-weave with none of the drawbacks. Twist It Up appeared in season 10 of Shark Tank and the purchase of every comb helps support homeless youth.
Promising review: "This comb is amazing! I bought it for my son who has really thick hair. The sponges weren’t able to give his hair that natural twist look that he wanted so when I came across this comb I thought I’d try it out and it worked better and faster than I thought. Even with his dry, thick hair, the comb didn’t break or bend. Best part is he can clean it out after use and take it with him for on-the-go touch-ups. I’m very happy with this purchase and highly recommend it. Thank you twist it up!" —cbcb
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in six colors).
Tania Speaks Organic Skincare is founded by none other than Tania Speaks. Tania developed the brand's first products, the eyebrow gel, as a result of bullying she encountered about her bushy eyebrows. This woman-owned brand has since expanded into a full organic skincare line to help all people embrace their insecurities. The brand appeared in season 13 of Shark Tank.
Promising review: "I've been using this for over a month now and my brows have grown within a couple of weeks. The organic ingredients have prevented breakouts and I can walk out of the house without rushing o do my eyebrows." —Jan
Get it from Tania Speaks Organic Skincare for $49.99.
Best Wardrobe Solutions was founded by Cedric Cobb and appeared in season 10 of Shark Tank. It was after watching Steve Harvey on The Steve Harvey Show demonstrate how to fold a pocket square with fabric tape that Cobb got the idea to solve this century-old wardrobe dilemma.
Promising review: "You will end the dilemma of the disappearing pocket square when they fall deep in your pocket. This product is the right size and seems durable." —B. Jones
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
KIN Apparel is a woman-owned brand that pitched its idea in season 13 of Shark Tank. It was founded by natural hair influencer Philomina Kane (known as NaturallyPhilo on Youtube). Her line of satin-lined hoodies and accessories shares this focus on inclusive haircare.
Get it from KIN Apparel for $35 (available in four color combos).
54 Thrones was founded by Christina Funke Tegbe in 2015 as a way to share her proud Nigerian heritage and spread the message of the "African origin of clean beauty.” Her line of luxurious self-care products made its Shark Tank debut in season 13.
Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this body butter. A few years ago, I became super sensitive to fragrance, and have always had SUPER sensitive skin. I had to change all of my hair and body products to items that are unscented. I found this product on Shark Tank and decided to give it a try! I didn’t have any type of reaction, it made my skin feel WONDERFUL, and I finally was able to have something that is naturally scented back into my skincare routine. I am so thankful for this product!" —malynb
Get it from Sephora for $24 (available in five scents).
The Cut Buddy was invented by Joshua Esnard when he was just 13 years old as an accidental life hack to solve his home haircut woes. After years and years of experimentation, he finally perfected the design to work with most any head size or hairline. Esnard brought his product in front of the sharks in season 9 of Shark Tank.
Promising review: "This product has saved me thousands of dollars. Although I’m not a barber, people give me compliments on how well my haircut is and I tell them I used this product. Some buy it, others don’t, but I’m glad I bought this." —jose
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Pipcorn is a woman-owned snacking brand that pitched in season 6 of Shark Tank with a mission to recreate (and improve upon) the snacks they already loved. Now their line of cheese puffs, corn dippers, crackers, and more can be found in supermarkets across the country. Oh, and did I mention they have the Oprah seal-of-approval, too?
Promising review: "These little kernels of popped goodness have the perfect mouthfeel and texture and crunch. There are way less hulls that you have to deal with over regular popcorn and the flavor is out of this world. You can't go wrong with either flavor!! Highly recommend!!" —Tina S.
Get a variety four-pack from Pipcorn for $18.
OpulenceMD is a line of safe, easy-to-use magnetic eyelashes developed by board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Anika Goodwin, who presented in front of the Shark in season 12 of Shark Tank. Tired of the lash damage caused by traditional fake eyelashes, she developed full range of glue-free, magnetic lashes, eye makeup, skincare and tools made to keep your eyes safe.
Get it from OpulenceMD for $80+ (available in six liner colors and additional styles).
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