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Beauty Brand Ami Colé to Close Amid Inclusivity Crisis

7/19/2025

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Ami Colé, the beauty brand founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, will close its doors in September 2025, a decision driven by soaring costs and a waning commitment to inclusivity. This poignant moment underscores the urgent need to uplift Black-owned beauty brands, emphasizing the fight for equity in an industry that still has a long way to go.

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Story summary

Ami Colé, the beauty brand founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, will close its doors in September 2025, a decision driven by soaring costs and a waning commitment to inclusivity. This poignant moment underscores the urgent need to uplift Black-owned beauty brands, emphasizing the fight for equity in an industry that still has a long way to go.