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Refinery29: 7 Haitian Brands You Need To Up Your Fashion & Beauty Game
Haiti's history is filled with vibrant cultural traditions and a spirit of resilience, marked by both periods of massive prosperity and profound struggle. The once-thriving Saint-Domingue was a key producer of sugar, coffee, textile production and much more. However, the country experienced a devastating transition following its independence from France in 1804.
Despite the challenges of political instability, natural disasters, and economic hardship that still persist, Haiti's creative pulse remains unshaken. Today, a new generation of Haitian creatives, including designers, makeup artists, and beauty entrepreneurs, are making their mark on the global stage—blending heritage with innovation.
While many brands are taking the industry by storm, here are seven dynamic Haitian fashion and beauty brands that reflect the island's creative Caribbean flair and heritage, shaping its promising future built on its rich, complex past.
Kreyòl Essence (KE) is an eco-friendly brand that uses indigenous ingredients from Caribbean farms with clinically backed scalp and skin care products, specifically from Haiti. The brand's product formulations focus on hair loss, eczema, and dryness while achieving results extending from glowing skin to growing natural, healthy hair.
