My vetted shortlist of health, wellness, and beauty brands and tools I actually use—including supplements, skincare, haircare, apps, tech, and more. The bar for inclusion is: Despite the science, would I recommend this to a friend, unprompted? If the answer isn't "hell yes," it's not on The Shelf. Paid subscribers get exclusive discount codes and deals.

The Library of Black Wellness is a curated, evolving archive of Black care. It’s built around two intertwined threads: the source material and the works and conversations that frame or contextualize it, helping us understand why it matters, how it has moved through time, and what it continues to teach us.

Jewel Wicker

Mikala Jamison

Amirio Freeman

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Julia Craven