Community Care Codes: How Black Women in Beauty Are Leading With Intention in 2025
As the world around us shifts—politically, culturally, spiritually—Black women continue to lead. In beauty and beyond, our influence is not just visible, it’s transformative. And yet, leadership doesn’t always look like taking center stage. Sometimes, it’s choosing care over chaos. Sometimes, it's listening. Sometimes, it's being still.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked six dynamic leaders in beauty to share the Community Care Codes they live by—guiding principles that keep them grounded, generous, and growing. These aren’t just affirmations. They’re actions. They’re strategies for self-preservation and collective progress.
Danessa Myricks
Danessa Myricks
Founder, Danessa Myricks Beauty
Inspire through action
Collaboration over competition, especially within the community
Prioritize healing over hate
Show substantive support with your Time & Dollars
Lift as you climb – prioritize creating space for others as you climb
Lauren Napier
Lauren Napier
Founder, Lauren Napier Beauty + Spinster
Active Listening: Hear what’s unspoken and meet that need—gently or vigorously
Self-preservation: Boundaries are a blueprint for showing up fully
Charisse Keinon
Charise Keinon
Writer & Host, BeautyMe Podcast
Community doesn’t always mean sameness; be mindful of different backgrounds and beliefs
Pause before engaging. Conversations can be more rewarding when we listen first
Your words have power—use them with care and intention
Hannah Harris
Hannah Harris
Founder, Brown Girl Hands
Black joy is paramount—create and protect it
Iron sharpens iron—find your people
Go where you are celebrated
Kiana Brooks
Kiana Brooks
Senior Buyer, CHANEL
Love hard and by your own rules—it’s never too much
Don’t let comparison distract you from your own purpose
You deserve it. You can do it all. Keep going
Tomi Talabi
Tomi Talabi
Founder, THE BLACK BEAUTY CLUB
Speak only words that uplift Black women—if you have nothing positive to say, say nothing at all.
Avoid the traps of internet rage bait.
Stay active in neighborhood politics—your voice is vital for change.
Join your local community garden.
Closing:
Community Care is more than a concept—it’s a commitment. These codes serve as a modern-day toolkit, helping us not only survive but sustain one another. Through these shared values, we protect what matters most: our joy, our peace, and our power.
So, let this marinate: Self-care is strategic. Community is power. And together? We're unstoppable.