When the whole subscription box hype came about, I won’t lie I wasn’t very interested. The ones I had seen people unboxing didn’t really appeal to me. I saw a lot of products both me and my bank account would agree I couldn’t justify purchasing.
I am quite picky with what I put on my face, however, when it comes to my hair I am more inclined to try something new.
Afro-Caribbean women reported to spend six times more than other ethnicities – Think Ethnic
I started to see several subscription boxes both created by black women, and some specifically created for women of colour. That’s when I started to gain an interest in the subscription box hype.
“The Voice newspaper reported that the SPENDING power of Britain’s black community was worth an estimated £300 billion and a recent mintal report stated that our global spend is predicted to be 1.7 trillion by the end of the 2017 financial year” – Kam, Founder of Nylah sharing some knowledge on the black communities spending power within the beauty industry.
Beauty
The inclusive and informative Bimonthly subscription box providing melaninated individuals with a range of beauty and skincare products. Each box is filled with four carefully selected products that are required for women of colour.
Instagram × Twitter × Facebook
Passionate about making it easier to explore and find new products and brands that work for black women’s skin tone, hair type, and skin type. TheBlacBox is a personalised subscription box created for black women in Europe.
Instagram × Twitter × Facebook
Lifestyle
The perfect Self Care Sunday box, filled with lots of products by black owned and independent businesses, from face masks, to candles and snacks. This would also make a lovely gift for someone either looking to discover some new brands or someone who is in need of some tlc.
Instagram x Twitter x Facebook
A self – soothing monthly subscription box for those who experience mental health difficulties. The theme of self-love runs through their Instagram page, with positive quotes and imagery. A great theme for a subscription box service. I’ll definitely be watching to see what they will be including in their boxes in the future.
Instagram × Twitter × Facebook
Hair
Making the search for high quality, luxury natural hair products simply and minimising the trials and errors that come with caring for your natural hair with their bi-monthly subscription service.
Instagram × Twitter × Facebook
The kinky and curly girl friendly subscription box for all ages. With three boxes to choose from you get to pick the box with the right products for your kinks and coils. Discovering new brands and trying out new full sized natural hair care products.
Instagram × Twitter × Facebook
This Natural hair care subscription service sends you a box every month with 4 – 6 quality full sized hair care products.
Instagram × Twitter × Facebook
These are the subscription box services I am aware of, so do share the ones I haven’t mentioned. I can’t wait to see what other themed subscription boxes launch in the future. I would be really interested to see some black men create subscription boxes for their needs as well.
I have a review for my first Curlee Box on my blog & first impressions of Good To Me Box on my Instagram.
Thank you for sharing this! I was just googling something like this and came across your post.
If you had to pick one box, which one would it be?
Lydia x | lydiaonlife.com
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Hiya Lydia! Glad you came across my post. I would recommend treasure tress as they have been around for longer and they host amazing events across the Uk. I feel like it’s more than just a box with treasure tress it’s an experience.
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Nice I’ll try them out! What about for skin care? Which one of them would you recommend? I wanted to try glossybox but thought I’d look into a black owned one instead.
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Hm for skin care I’ve not tried any subscription boxes. I would go to my skin care and beauty post for some black owned skin care recommendations. I really like the soap connoisseur
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Thanks for sharing! I will have to see if there are any in the US. It doesn’t look like Hue Boxx or Collectiv are around anymore
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Thanks for the comment I will update this post as there are a few more subscription services I can add.
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