The beauty industry is filled with inspirational, powerful women who are heading up brands, leading companies and using their expertise to help other women to be strong and confident.
Let’s take a look at some inspirational female beauty bosses who are at the top of their game, to help you channel your inner #BOSSBABE.
Huda Kattan (@huda)
Heading up Huda Beauty, US makeup artist, beauty blogger and entrepreneur Huda founded her cosmetics line in 2013. She started out with false lashes, getting stocked in beauty retailer Sephora and worn by celebrities like Kim Kardashian. With over 49 million Instagram followers, she’s at the top of her game as a beauty influencer and brand owner.
Huda’s been named as one of the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet by Time Magazine, listed on Fortune's 40 under 40 and number one on cosmetify’s Beauty Influencer Rich List.
Marcia Kilgore (@marciakilgore)
Marcia Kilgore is the founder of BeautyPie, a disruptive and innovative beauty subscription service that provides luxury beauty products at affordable prices. That’s not all either, she’s also the brains behind Bliss Spa, Soap & Glory, Fit Flop and Soaper Duper.
Her ethos is to work hard, connect with people, help out and give what you can and bring opportunities to others.
Charlotte Tilbury (@ctilburymakeup)
With over 20 years of industry experience as a makeup artist and a whole host of celebrity clients under her belt, Charlotte founded her makeup and beauty brand: Charlotte Tilbury. She’s still the President, Chairman and CCO of the cosmetics brand today.
Charlotte was awarded an MBE in 2018 for her services to the beauty and cosmetics industry as well as a slew of industry awards, both for herself and her brand.
Rihanna (@badgalriri)
No introduction (or surname) necessary, singer Rihanna is the founder of Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin as well a lingerie brand Savage X Fenty. Rihanna’s beauty and cosmetic brands champion inclusivity – everything is gender-neutral - and products for every skin type and tone. This was a game-changer in the industry and led to other brands finally embracing diversity.
Fenty Beauty was named one of Time magazine’s best inventions, with sales of over $72 million in its first month and it won the WWD Beauty Inc award for launch in the prestige sector.
Lisa Shepherd (@lisashepherdhair)
With 30+ years of experience in the hair industry working with some of the best-known, leading hair care brands along with countless awards and professional expertise, Lisa took her skills and founded The Hair Boss. The Hair Boss takes Lisa’s expert knowledge and bottles it, creating effective formulations that work without breaking the bank.
Lisa has won British Hairdresser of the Year and British Colourist of the Year (to name just a few) and The Hair Boss has won awards from Marie Claire and the Global Makeup Awards in its first year.