activist Bethann Haridson, Allison MCGevna Editorial Director of HelloBeautiful.com and MadameNoire.com and Shawn Tollerson, CEO of Namaste Laboratories (Creators of ORS Olive Oil) with moderator Harriette Cole.
Hearing the stories of different lengths that Black women in the industry have had to go through to make sure their hair didn’t disqualify them from opportunities really showcased the importance of Black haircare lines like ORS that JUST. GET. IT. The conversations we had were engaging and empowering and encouraged us all to further expand the representation of women of color in the beauty and fashion industry.
The day ended with a special live performance by Neo-soul husband and wife duo Kindred The Family Soul.
ORS also unveiled and distributed ORS™ Olive Oil gift bags which included its new refresh packaging and reformulated products including Sheen Spray and its Edge Control. The new products are available in stores. ORS continues to innovate new products for the versatile woman who is comfortable in her own skin and defines her own style through self-expression.
Simply stated, it was super dope to be in a room of men and women that looked like me in a week of fashion where sometimes it’s hard to find us. ORS carefully planned and executed an event that not only educated the attendees but encouraged them. –I’m ready to SHINE!
Bryana Holcomb is the Editor of BlackDoctor.org and graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Women’s Studies, an MBA in Management Strategy, and Life Coaching and Nutrition certifications.