SISTER CEOs: This Beauty Business is Black-Owned and Booming

(From the archives…)

In 2016, sisters Kayla and Keonna Davis opened KD Beauty Supply, making history as the youngest people to own a beauty supply store in California. At just 19 and 21, their accomplishment was celebrated not only because they were young, but because it’s rare to see Black owners in the beauty supply industry. The Davis sisters were relatable – Keonna wears her hair in a natural curly fro, and Kayla wears her hair in a weave - and offered their customers services that they used themselves. “We focus more on the natural and weave hair care route. We want to cater to your natural hair, if that’s what you prefer, or if you like to wear any other protective hair styles.”

Aside from being smart business women, they’re also young women. “We’re both really nice regular girls. We laugh and dance and just like to enjoy ourselves like everyone else does.” In their spare time they focus on their other passions~ Keonna loves art and drawing, while Kayla loves music, makeup, and fashion.

“We didn’t want to work for anyone else, we wanted to build something for ourselves. ”

Kayla and Keonna take pride in actually using the products they sell and being able to help their customers find what works for their hair type. The sisters have two different hair textures – Kayla has curly hair, while Keonna’s hair is thicker – so they can give advice based on their experiences and those of their customers. They’ve even started Tutorial Thursdays to give additional tips, product reviews and video demos. Their favorite product lines? Keonna likes Cantu and Kayla likes Shea Moisture.

Here’s to healthy haircare and Black-owned everything!