About Us

Welcome to Shade Empress, where beauty, confidence, and empowerment take center stage. Our brand was created to celebrate the richness, versatility, and elegance of Black and melanated individuals, offering high-quality cosmetics and hair care tailored to a diverse range of shades, textures, and styles.

At Shade Empress, we know that beauty is more than just makeup or hair—it’s a form of self-expression, identity, and culture. That’s why we offer a carefully curated collection of luxurious wigs, weaves, and closures, along with stunning nails, bold makeup, fluttery lashes, and deeply nourishing hair care designed specifically for Black skin tones and textured hair.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower and uplift Black individuals by providing beauty solutions that reflect and enhance their unique features. Whether you’re looking for a bold transformation or effortless, everyday glam, Shade Empress is here to help you embrace your confidence and express your style.

Why Shade Empress?

Made for Black Skin and Hair – Our products are carefully selected to complement deep, radiant skin tones and coily, curly, and wavy textures, ensuring that every shade and curl pattern is celebrated.

Representation Matters – We are dedicated to offering products that cater to the needs of Black individuals, filling the gaps often overlooked in mainstream beauty.

Curated for Quality – We work with trusted suppliers to bring you high-performance beauty products that deliver results.

Timeless & Trendsetting – Whether you prefer bold, statement-making looks or effortless elegance, our collection is designed with you in mind.

Join the Shade Empress Community

Shade Empress is more than a beauty brand—it’s a movement that honors Black culture, individuality, and self-love. Follow us for expert beauty tips, inspiring transformations, and exclusive offers.

Your beauty, your rules. Own it with Shade Empress.

Empowering Girls: Supporting Education and Opportunities for the Future

At Shade Empress, we believe in empowering not just through beauty but also through opportunities for education and growth. That’s why we’re proud to donate 5% of our profits to Girl Effect, an organization dedicated to empowering girls globally, including those in Africa and the Caribbean, by breaking down the barriers they face to education, employment, and health. Girl Effect works in countries such as Nigeria, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as well as Haiti and Jamaica, to provide life-changing opportunities for young women and help them transform their futures.

We see Girl Effect as a perfect partner because their mission resonates deeply with our values of empowerment and representation, making a positive impact on the lives of young Black girls and women around the world.