You HAVE to 💗 that new Megan x Beyoncé! Now, onto the news.
On Sunday, I launched an IGtv series I’ve wanted to start for a long time. Produced by myself and Dyana Larios, BEAUTY HEADLINES is a short, weekly round-up of what's going on in the beauty industry and how it affects you — even when you don't realize it. You can watch the first episode here.
In honor of that, I wanted to run down a few important stories we found — but did not feature due to time limitation — for my BEAUTY IRL subscribers.
This beauty store owner in Montgomery, Alabama started ordering masks en mass once he heard whispers of coronavirus in China Now he’s donating them to healthcare workers. [Montgomery Advertiser]
Kelly Chen, one of TikTok’s first ten employees, created social media beauty app, Cherie. When launched, 50,000 people downloaded the app with zero marketing efforts, Women’s Wear Daily says. [WWD]
This is an older story, but still important because I think we should be following how YouTube beauty gurus are venturing into other business ventures: Patrick Starrr has formed his own influencer incubator and talent agency. [Tubefilter]
Hard wax beans brand Waksē's sales have increased by 1,100% as more people wax from home (WFH!). Are yall OK?!?!? [Press release from Melody O’Flaherty]
Make sure to follow me on Instagram to always watch the latest BEAUTY HEADLINES.
— @darian
A bulletin board of workshops, classes, tutorials, and talks with beauticians.
Thursday, April 30th
· 10 AM PST NewBeauty Awards with Beauty Director Britt Fallon on IG live.
· 3 PM PST: Taking your beauty beat to the next level with The Lip Bar on IG live.
Friday, May 1st
· 9 AM – 9 PM BST (UK time): The Beautystack Business Summit, a 12-Hour online marathon of guest speakers from the worlds of beauty, entrepreneurship, coaching, law and venture capital.
· 10 AM PST: ‘Ask Dermalogica’ on IG live. Led by a Dermalogica professional skin therapist.
· 10 AM PST: A “Fast Face Challenge” with The Lip Bar on IG live.
· 10 AM PST: Talk with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Daniel Hatef on NewBeauty’s IG live.
*Are you noticing a time trend? LOL!
Saturday, May 2nd
· 10 AM PST: Barbara Sturm is holding a digital masterclass to answer questions about baby & kids skincare. Eventbrite.
· 3 PM PST: The virtual Intro of Vie Beauty’s 30ROSES, a hydrating facial rose water. Mini makeup and skin demo included to show how to incorporate the product in a regimen. Live on Hopin.
Tuesday, May 5th
· 4 PM PST: ‘Exfoliation 101’ with Dermalogica on IG live. Led by a Dermalogica professional skin therapist.
Wednesday, May 6th
· 12 PM PST: In goop Health. Figuring out how to “honor all the life that keeps happening to us, even though we are in isolation” with facilitator Priya Parker. Streamed on YouTube.
RESOURCES
· Virtual: Pro makeup Keirra Lanice artist has added skincare and makeup consultations to her lineup of services.
· E-book by CEO of Stylists in Business Damali Fils: Surviving COVID-19: How Beauty Professionals Can Earn Money from Home
· E-book: Blow Dry 101 E-book & Tutorial by health hair artist Malaika Frazier
· Virtual: Yessenia The Textureologist offers a class on ‘What to expect when transitioning’ from heat damage, relaxers, keratin, or damaged hair.
· Wig unit consultation: Hairstylist Ro Morgan will ask you details over the phone to create (and ship) a customized unit.
RELIEF FUNDS
· #MayvennStylistStrong: A relief fund for hairstylists. Mayvenn Hair is pledging $100k to the fund.
· Donate or apply: Bonnti’s Beauty Relief Fund
· Donate Beauty: A donation project started by editors and writers to get products, like moisturizers and face masks, in the hands of healthcare workers.