This pioneering study offers a timely pulse on the state of Black beauty in America. It captures how Black professionals in Beauty— Executives, Founders, Artists and other Key Black Contributors to the space— are navigating, shaping, and leading the industry during a period of rapid cultural, political, and market transformation.

reveals an industry & cultural snapshot of the most pressing issues, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry today by way of the insights & lived experiences of Black professionals, delivering a seminal portrait of Black beauty in America

spans the first half of 2025 through the end of June, a time of national transition evolving policies and cultural dynamics that are rewriting the business of beauty.

This industry study is designed to inform strategy, strengthen self-reliance, and build community, all while celebrating and elevating Black leadership in beauty— ensuring it is both visible and valued in the data that drives decision making in the industry. Consequently, these findings serve as a tool for beauty stakeholders to plan with intention, align with cultural insight, and guarantee that the Professionals defining the beauty market are finally heard.

In this industry study, READY to BEAUTY presents the top trends influencing the Black beauty market in 2025 and beyond. Use this data and industry assessment to inform your marketing planning from a strategic perspective, as well as to gain better insight into the concept of Black beauty itself.

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