The legendary Johnson Products comes full circle as the beauty brand is once again Black-owned
Eric and Renee Brown take over Johnson Products, the first African American company to be…
By Andrew Wadium
Posted: March 29, 2012
Tags: Alicia Keys, BLACK ENTERPRISE Business Report, Deborah Cox, Dr. Susan Evans, Eric Brown, Gentle Treatment, Johnson Products, Kenneth “KAS” Flanagan, Marjorie Belton Settles, New York Stock Exchange, Proctor & Gamble, Renee Brown, Toni Braxton, Trey Songz, Ultra Sheen
Fashion entrepreneur Kissa Thompson wants African American community to love their hair, culture and selves equally
Founded by Kissa Thompson, Buttafly Unlimited is more than a T-shirt/apparel line. It promotes positive…
By Starrene Rhett
The star of the new VH1 reality show "Styled by June" on being a good leader, career longevity, and the importance of branding
The star of the new VH1 reality show “Styled by June” on being a good…
By Janel Martinez
Posted: March 19, 2012
Tags: Alicia Keys, beauty, fashion, June Ambrose, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Style, Styled by June, VH1, Will Smith
Get make-up palettes to create your own Power Look
Get your power look with these Black Opal spring eye shadow palettes and lipstick.
By Sasha King
Posted: March 9, 2012
Tags: BE Rewarded, beauty line, Black Opal, cosmetics, Frank Guyton, makeup, power look, professional women, skin care, Top Shelf Diva
Black Opal artistic director Frank Guyton talks tips on day-to-night looks
Frank Guyton, celebrity make-up artist and artistic director at Black Opal, creates power looks for…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: March 9, 2012
Tags: beauty, Black Opal, Career Advancement, cosmetics, dress code, entertainment industry, Female Executives, female professionals, Financial Services, financial services industry, Frank Guyton, Kadence L.L.C., life coach, Lord & Taylor, makeup, media, office attire, professional branding, professional women, spring fashion, Women CEOs, women professionals
Why shades should be more than style
Sunglasses are the perfect accent to any wardrobe, but when selecting shades it’s important that…
By Sonia Alleyne
For a custom designer, all the gems are precious
Historically, stones such as diamonds, rubies, and emeralds have been categorized as precious, while jade,…
By Sonia Alleyne
Celebrity hair stylist Tippi Shorter shares her personal tips on success
Celebrity hair care specialist Tippi Shorter, who’s styled Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson, shares…
By Aliya Ewing
The recently released app gives fashion enthusiasts the power of pronunciation
Just in time for fashion’s busiest season, as designers from New York, London, Paris and…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Posted: February 14, 2012
Tags: applications, Hermés, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, iTunes, Monique Woodard, Proenza Schouler, Rebelle, Speak Chic, Technology
The hair specialist to the stars explains how she continues to expand her ever-growing brand
As Fashion Week kicks off, hair stylist to the stars Tippi Shorter speaks on her…
By Aliya Ewing
Posted: February 9, 2012
Tags: Alicia Keys, Bellflower Beauty School, Beyonce, Clairol, Diahann Carol, Doris Mosely, Essence magazine, Fashion Week, Foxy Brown, HAIR By Tippi Shorter, hair stylist, Jennifer Hudson, Luxe Salon, Pantene, Rihanna, The Ricki Lake Show, Tippi Shorter