ROCHESTER, NY — The U.S. beauty industry is huge.
From 2010 to 2020, Americans spent $500 billion on beauty products, according to research by global consulting firm McKinsey.
The group predicts that by 2025, Americans will spend $73 billion annually to make themselves look good.
The study also points to some of the inequalities faced by black people in the beauty world.
According to McKinsey, blacks make up just over 11% of the overall market, but black beauty brands account for only 2.5% of industry revenue.
Major brands dominate beauty, and those brands only employ 4-5% black people.
It is this lack of presentation and focus that irritates many consumers.
Black women are one of the largest consumers in the beauty industry, spending $7.4 billion annually, according to Nielsen Research. But despite the investment, many still feel a gap in beauty and personal care brands.
GlowSpa owner Channel Sabado said: “And when I got there, they kicked me out, so I was very disappointed. I am not very accustomed to
I urged her not to let anyone experience a lack of inclusivity.
“I don’t want people to feel how I feel when my back is turned away,” Sabad said. “I want them to feel the way I wanted them to when I set up appointments. So I went to school and got my esthetician license in 2010. I’ve never been able to service dark skin or service dark skin.” I’ve noticed that there are a lot of places that know how to provide a , so why not open your own space.
The space specializes in numerous services. She advocates for brands to cater to a wide range of skin tones and skin types.
“It’s been a long time coming, especially since we’ve struggled for so long to get skincare and more effective products,” Sabad said. Our skin is weakened. ”
Sabad also emphasized the need for more nature-based products.
“We’ve noticed that our skin responds better to natural products and more to chemical-based products,” Sabad said.
She supports the movement for harmless black beauty products and brings local businesses to the forefront.
“All the skin care products I use are small businesses that are made here in Rochester,” Sabad said. It’s Simone’s Naturals.”
Sabado wants to contribute to more representation, education and self-care.
“It’s time to take care of yourself,” said Sabad. “You deserve a facial, a massage and lashes. It’s time. And it’s not a luxury. It’s a necessity.”
