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Color May Vary celebrates and highlights the array of black-owned beauty brands and products in the industry. Discover and share over 900 (and counting) makeup, skincare, body care, hair care, green beauty, and wellness brands for any beauty enthusiast.

About the Founder

Renée Loiz is a celebrity makeup artist and men’s groomer living and working in Los Angeles. Over the years she’s worked with a variety of clients including Vans, UGG, Disney, Fab Kids, Target, BuzzFeed, Vogue España, Urban Outfitters, Old Navy, and Adidas.

With over 20 years in the industry and a background in makeup, skincare, and hair, Renée set out to develop Color May Vary—the ultimate guide to top-quality black-owned brands for beauty enthusiasts.

Renée also writes a beauty blog focused on makeup tips, healthy skin, and natural hair. She’s the resident Beauty Expert for the Blackbird House, and a contributing writer for Mae Jones Magazine.

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John Merrick was born into slavery in North Caroli John Merrick was born into slavery in North Carolina. After being emancipated, he was able to attend Reconstructionist school. He was also forced to work at a young age to help support his family because many Black people were still not allowed economic opportunities and were severely discriminated against. 

While working as a brick mason, he learned the barbering trade to make extra money. This lead to him becoming an employee at a barbershop in the Durham area in 1880. He later partnered with the owner of the shop, and ultimately took over the business after the original owner sold it to him. Merrick’s success grew after opening more barbershops and his financial success allowed him and his family to live comfortably, which was uncommon during this time. He networked and built relationships with prominent white families which helped him to become an even more successful entrepreneur.

Through this success he was able to create many more prosperous companies including the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. With the help of two other business partners, his company grew to become the world’s largest Black-owned business, making Merrick one of the most successful Black business owners of the time.
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