Beyoncé Launches ‘Cécred,’ a Haircare Line Steeped in Legacy and Community
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- February 18, 2024
Beyoncé has unveiled her new haircare line, Cécred, set to launch on February 20th. The Grammy-winning superstar announced the brand on Instagram with a poignant video celebrating her mother Tina Knowles’ Houston salon, Headliners, where a young Beyoncé first swept floors and observed the transformative power of hairstyling.
“Hair is sacred,” reads the caption accompanying the video, which seamlessly blends personal footage with scenes of women engaged in haircare rituals – washing, braiding, and styling. Touching on themes of legacy and empowerment, Cécred draws inspiration from Beyoncé’s family history and her deep appreciation for the vital role salons play within the Black community.
Salons have long served as hubs for connection, creativity, and self-expression, particularly for Black women. This understanding underpins Beyoncé’s desire to nurture a sense of belonging with Cécred: “I’ve seen how much Black women’s emotions are attached to our hair and beauty… I want to build a community where women of all races can communicate… so we can continue to support and take care of each other,” Beyoncé shared in a 2021 interview.
Though specific product details remain under wraps, a trademark filing suggests Cécred will encompass haircare, styling tools, and other beauty-related items. This venture fulfills a dream Beyoncé hinted at last May, expressing her desire to honor her mother’s legacy in the hair and beauty industry.
Beyoncé joins a growing list of celebrities entering the haircare market, demonstrating the industry’s shift toward inclusive products and ethical practices. Stars like Tracee Ellis Ross with her award-winning brand Pattern and Jennifer Aniston with LolaVie have successfully launched lines emphasizing specific hair needs and conscious beauty choices. Cécred promises to bring Beyoncé’s distinct vision, shaped by her upbringing and cultural awareness, to this already thriving sector.
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