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Beauty Matter: In Business and in Love - The Beauty Couples Who Make It Work, Together

Founded by Yve-Car Momperousse and Stéphane Jean-Baptiste, Kreyol Essence is a beauty brand that intertwines sustainability, economic empowerment, and cultural heritage.

IPSY: 37 Black-Owned Beauty Brands Bringing Joy & Vibrancy to the Industry

Long, intricate nails. Laid edges. Sky-high falsies. The influence of Black culture within the beauty industry is undeniably everywhere—from the makeup looks you pin to your inspo board to the innovative, protective products you use daily.

The Strategist - 36 Strategist-Approved Grooming Gifts for Every Kind of Man

Celebrity stylist Yvey Valcin says castor oil is the unsung hero of the aftershave world. It can soothe irritation and blend the appearance of shaved areas and non-shaved areas, leaving your face hydrated and smooth.

NBC Select: How To Find The Right Hair Oil For Your Hair Type

People who use excessive heat or live in dry climates are the best candidates for hair oils, according to our experts.

Oprah Daily: The 20 Best Mousses for Curly Hair, According to Experts

From bouncy waves to tight coils, these formulas will keep your curls controlled and frizz-free.

Trend Hunter: Clinically-Supported Beauty Products

Kreyòl Essence emphasizes clinically-supported products in the haircare and skincare segments. Its performance-driven formulations are designed to address issues such as hair loss and skin dryness.

Uproxx: How The Brand Behind Pharrell’s Favorite Styling Secret Supports The Caribbean’s Female Farmers

The beauty industry generated over $625 billion in revenue for businesses in 2023, representing a 45% increase from 2022, and yet when Yve-Car Momperousse came up with the idea for Kreyòl Essence, it was because she noticed that something was lacking in the space.

Beauty News NYC: CERES - NOURISHED or Neurotic?

As the baby of the zodiac coinciding with the Birth of Spring – FIERY, INSTINCTIVE Aries ‘the Fool’ in Ceres wants you to look and feel at your best, from head to toe! Not only does Aries rule the head, its energy signature has a bit of a savior complex.

Presshook: Kreyòl Essence Advances as Semifinalist in Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Awards

Kreyòl Essence's Biotech Ingredients Paired With Indigenous Haitian Formulas Are Celebrated for Social Impact and Innovation

Business Insider: The 15 best hair oils of 2024, according to professional hair stylists

These rich hair oils also protect against damage from hot styling tools.

Stylecaster: I’m a Hair Transplant Specialist, & Here’s How to Use Rosemary Oil to Speed up Hair Growth

There’s been quite a lot of buzz surrounding the benefits of using rosemary oil for hair growth, and whether or not it can be useful for slowing down shedding.

Baller Alert: 10 Black-Owned Companies to Support This Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a day of celebration and reflection, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

InStyle: My Hair Grew 2 Inches in Just 2 Months Thanks to This Thickening Oil

I mix five dropperfuls of the castor oil with three dropperfuls of rosemary oil and apply the mixture to my scalp three times a week.

Oprah Daily: Castor Oil for Hair Growth: Does It Actually Work?

Longing for longer, healthier locks? Hair growth is a surprisingly common concern, and there are all kinds of products out there—from vitamins, to serums, to oils—that promise to deliver those Rapunzel-like strands.

Marie Claire: Castor Oil for Hair: The Pros and Cons, According to Experts

For use as a leave-in treatment, Dr. Clay recommends warming a small amount of castor oil between your palms and smoothing it along the ends of your hair on a weekly basis.

Beauty Independent: Getting A Deal On “Shark Tank” Isn’t What It Seems

In recent years on “Shark Tank,” the ABC business reality show that started in 2009 and has reached 304 episodes as it progresses into its 15th season, beauty entrepreneurs have been increasingly in the “tank” delivering pitches—and many of those pitches have resulted in on-air deals consummated by handshakes and hugs, including those by the creators of Youthforia, Luna Magic, Mad Rabbit, Curie, Fur, Glow Recipe, Kreyol Essence and Gently Soaps.

Beauty Independent: Emerging Beauty Brands Are Bringing Third-Party Brands To Their Websites To Diversify Revenue

Ativo, Ouli’s Ointment and Kreyol Essence have populated their sites with several brands to amplify product offerings, broaden audiences, lift sales and highlight under-the-radar companies.

Kreyòl Essence ranked 44th out of 200 on Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast region of America!

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies.

Prosper Show 2023 Announces Yve-Car Momperousse

Yve-Car Momperousse, CEO & Co-Founder of Kreyol Essence will serve as the closing keynote speaker for the event, sharing valuable insights drawn from her extensive experience.

InStyle: Meet the Woman Who Is Bringing Natural Products From Haiti to the World

As a little girl, Yve-Car Momperousse, CEO/Founder of Kreyòl Essence, struggled to embrace her natural hair — but years of chemical straightening, weaving, and braids caused a lot of damage. She always reached for Haitian Black Castor Oil to help regrow and repair her mane, which is why she ultimately teamed up with COO/Co-Founder Stéphane Jean-Baptiste to create her own version of it.

The Salon Take-Over

During Black History Month, Kreyòl Essence will join several other black-owned/founded brands as a part of a ground-breaking Salon Takeover event taking place in all Ulta Beauty Salons.  A first-of-its-kind event, Ulta Stylists will exclusively showcase and use select products from participating black-owned brands in salon treatments and services, January 22 – February 11.

Allure: QVC Hosts Shawn Killinger and Vanessa Herring Share Their Favorite Beauty Products

The beloved QVC hosts walked Allure through everything they use to keep their skin glowing and hair on point while on and off camera.

Women: Here's What Went Down With Kreyòl Essence After Shark Tank

Yve-Car Momperousse pitched Kreyòl Essence on "Shark Tank" along with her husband, Stephane Jean-Baptiste. The two brought forward their brand of skin, hair, and body care made of Haitian Black Castor Oil, also known as the Liquid Gold of the Caribbean.

Beauty Inc: The Art (and Culture) of the Curl

When writer Cori Murray struggled to maintain her daughter's coily hair, she set off on a cultural quest through Brooklyn.

Goop: Glowly Body and Skin Care to Pack for a Weekend in Brooklyn

New York City smells like a lot of things—the dim sum as you’re sauntering down Doyers Street on a lazy Sunday, the soft perfume of woodland azaleas springing up around Little Island, the pleasant brininess of the breeze coming off the beach in Dumbo—but for clean skin-care founder Asia Grant, it has a distinct signature scent.

The Cosmopolitan: The Braid Up - How to Copy Our Best Heart Braids

Ohhh, so you saw our initial "Best of Hearts" roundup and thought we were finished. Not quite! This protective-style trend is quite literally the gift that keeps on giving.

The Grio: 10 Black-owned skin and body care brands to enhance your self-love rituals

Whether you are looking for a new skincare routine or a self-care body bundle, here is a list of 10 Black-owned skin and body care sets worth splurging on — because you deserve.

Allure: QVC Hosts Shawn Killinger and Vanessa Herring Share Their Favorite Beauty Products

The beloved QVC hosts walked Allure through everything they use to keep their skin glowing and hair on point while on and off camera.

Essence: Meet The Black Women Who Are Charting A Path In Social Entrepreneurship

When you think of entrepreneurship, often the first thing that comes to its mind is meeting profit margins, prioritizing your bottom line…or in layman’s terms, making a lot of money.

REFINERY29: Braids, Wigs, & Wash Day Routines: 4 Black Women On The Meaning Behind Their Hair Rituals

While hair can oftentimes be a reflection of your mood or mindset, for Black people — and Black women in particular — its significance runs much deeper, serving as a symbol of strength against prejudice and discrimination.

Haitian Sensations: South Florida Couple Building Kreyol Essence Empire

A South Florida couple with Haitian roots took a beauty meltdown and made it into a multi-million dollar business.

Cosmopolitan: How to Trim Your Own Hair at Home in 2022 Without Messing It Up

I am someone who likes to DIY almost everything, whether that’s experimenting with at-home waxing or dyeing my hair bright red with at-home hair dye or trimming my own hair against all sound logic.

She Knows: Ulta’s BOGO 50%-Off Sale on Curly Hair Products Is Happening Now so Stock Up While Supplies Last

If you have curls, then you probably have an entire shelf dedicated to keeping them styled, hydrated, and free from frizz.

Cosmopolitan: 15 Best Stretch Mark Creams for *Results*, According to Dermatologists

Hey, listen: Having stretch marks is completely normal and nothing to hate on or dislike (I’ve got quite a few of my own, chillin’ with my cellulite and butt acne).

Cosmopolitan: Does Castor Oil Make Eyelashes Grow Longer? Here Are the Facts for 2022

If you love an at-home remedy to fix baaasically anything (hi, it’s me), you’re probs familiar with castor oil for hair.

Cosmopolitan: How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster: 10 Best Products and Tips, According to Experts

If you’re here, you’ve probably already spent an hour panic-Googling how to make your hair grow faster, while pouring over medical sites that offer zero comfort.

Emily Cottontop: Ayesha Curry’s Favorite Amazon Products to Help You Feel Like Your Best Self

Among her extensive list of accomplishments – including global cooking maven, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and restauranteur, Ayesha Curry can now officially add self-care guru to her resume. This #Black Excellence Queen really does it all!

Worth: How To Find The Right Capital For Your Social Enterprise

Asking for money is hard. Founders seeking funding for a new venture often feel like they’re on the losing side of an uncomfortable power dynamic.

Elle: Is Castor Oil The Secret To Hair Growth?

Ah, the eternal struggle between wanting long hair and wanting healthy hair wages on. In my quest to achieve mermaid-length hair minus yards of split-ends, I have looked into probably every product that claims to help hair growth. Biotin? Done it. Scalp massages? Why not. Avoid heat? Haha, sure.

Cosmopolitan: ‘The Braid Up’: How to Create These "Knot Just a Heart Braids"

Knotless braids are such a spring and summer move. There’s just something about that warm weather that begs for the lightweight, easy-to-maintain protective style.