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At Beards & Bellas, our community knows what they love; and we listen. Month after month, a few products rise to the top as customer favorites. From buttery body care to essential grooming, these bestsellers are more than products: they’re self-care staples that celebrate culture, confidence, and clean beauty.

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and at Beards & Bellas we're celebrating with more than products; we're celebrating community. Self-care happens in connection, and this month we're bringing you events designed to blend wellness, culture, and conversation.

For decades, synthetic braiding hair has been marketed as convenient, affordable, and stylish. But behind the glossy packaging lies a hidden truth: many synthetic braiding hair products are made from PVC-based fibers that release harmful toxins. This year, Consumer Reports confirmed what many of us have been preaching for years—that synthetic braiding hair contains dangerous chemicals. Their tests found carcinogens in every single sample, and lead in 9 out of 10 brands.

The City of Evanston’s feature reminds residents and visitors alike that supporting local, Black-owned, clean beauty businesses is an invest

Celebrate National CROWN Day with 20% off select haircare, beard balms, and clean beauty at Beards & Bellas. Learn why the CROWN Act matters and shop culturally rooted care.

That delicious-smelling body butter you love might be hiding more than just fragrance. Many popular brands use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and hormone disruptors—especially in products marketed to Black and Brown communities. At Beards & Bellas, we’re raising the bar with clean, safe body care that smells good and protects your skin.