Hair & Headwear

Cornell McBride, Sr., CEO and President of MRL, began his career in the health and beauty aids industry in 1973 when he and fellow classmate Therman McKenzie founded M&M Products Company. Their first revolutionary product Sta-Sof-Fro was the first softening product developed for African-American men’s hair, making it manageable and easy to comb. Due to its success, M&M Products Company was able to introduce other brands that became internationally known. By the mid-80s, M&M Products had revenues in excess of $40 million dollars and four national brands: Sta-Sof-Fro, Sof-N-Free, Moxie, and Curly Perm. In 1989 Cornell McBride and his partner sold M&M Products Company to Johnson Products. The Design Essentials hair care system was launched in 1990. Cornell McBride envisioned a program that combined direct distribution of premium, quality hair care solutions with the education and knowledge to effectively use them in the salon and at home. This premise inspired the collection which now includes the Therapeutics Rx, Wave by Design and Colaura brands. Our products are engineered to infuse hair with a natural balance of vitamins and protein that promote movement and manageability. We also offer educational literature and sponsor events aimed at improving knowledge of how our products can assist in designing a healthy hair care system just for you. Today, MRL offers more than 40 premium beautification products sold to our discerning international clientele through our e-commerce website and direct-to-hair salons network of independent, exclusive distributors in the United States, Caribbean and the United Kingdom. Design Essentials offers a strong commitment to improving the look and feel of your hair by providing healthy hair styling products that address and satisfy your specific hair needs. We are your partner in style, and like a partner our products are designed to work with you to achieve styling success. We understand that there are a myriad of hair types by nature and that hair care is a very personal and emotional experience. Our brands provide you with effective, professional-quality products that you can depend on to cleanse, condition, nourish, revitalize and restore your hair to its natural beauty.

DITNB is a brand at the crossroads of culture, fashion & community. We take pride in our city and the people who go out and make it their own every day.

Doe Wiz apparel was found by Kamar Doe Wiz Lewis. The term Doe came about from the street meaning ""Money,"" and the term ""Wiz"" short for wisdom. By combining the two terms, we have the name ""Doe Wiz"" which means ""A smart way to get money."" We love what we do because we love to see our customers happy and we believe that in each one of our customers there is a Doe Wiz drive; A drive to live up to ones expectations. A drive that says you are tough enough, smart enough, you got what it takes to get what was destined for you. We believe that success is not measured by wealth but by what drives a person to thier persuit of happiness.

Who Decides War by Ev Bravado Founded in 2016 by New York Everard Best after cutting his teeth with Virgil Abloh, Who Decides War by Ev Bravado is a craft-driven collection of highly elaborated jeans, punk trousers, t-shirts and hoodies

TPH BY TARAJI is the scalp-first approach that creates the best foundation for your hair! We’ve created salon-quality products that offer nourishment, protection, and deep cleansing with a scent-sorial experience for every hair style, texture, and type.

Daring. Independence. Rebellious. Tenacious. Individuals who wear Dirt Label embody a vision of life with no boundaries: the ability to manipulate life how you deem fit. Dirt Label was founded by Detroiter Chris Morris in 2006. Donning Dirt Label showcases your certainty of character - the confidence that sets you apart.

Hi Dolls! It's the owner/creator Brittany Bella. Dollfaced is for all skin types, but most importantly made with All Natural, High Quality & Toxic-Free Ingredients.

At Dope Rebellion, we believe that every can be a tool to celebrate your identity. We are a lifestyle brand – so we strive every day to create awesome art, content, clothing, accessories for dope people of color. DopeRebellion is a lifestyle brand that was founded in 2013 on the motto “The Things That Make You Different are The Things That Make You Dope”. We believe that you were born DOPE, and standing up for what you are passionate about makes you a REBEL. We were started by a self-taught visual artist and Hampton University Alum Philip Garner (@PGTheArtist_), and have been striving to create items that celebrate dopeness since the beginning. We think that EVERY item you wear can be a tool to celebrate your identity. With this in mind, we produce Original Art, Apparel, Accessories (and content) for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Dope People of Color. Themes that we cover include: Self Pride, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Mental Health, and Natural Hair. To see what items we currently have for sale, visit the SHOP Page.

Curious about the line? Hearing about the hype? We're offering the Dr Locs Travel Kit to give you the opportunity to try us out without full commitment to larger bottles. Our satisfied customers say, the Travel Kit may allow for 1 to 2 loc groomings.(please use your own discretion based on your own hair) So no worries when it comes to the 1 ounce samples. The products go along way.

Dr. O's Butters is an idea birthed out of the frustration of not having access to natural plant-based products for the hair and skin. This idea came as a result of lifetime of research and discovery of nutrients in plants that nourish, rejuvenate, and moisturize the whole body. Our butters are concentrated, not diluted with fillers that diminish quality just for profit making. We are fiercely committed to our vision of providing the best body butters at reasonable prices.