By Dr. Sharon H. Porter | December 25, 2025 | It's All Business In an era when independent brands are squeezed by rising costs and shifting consumer habits, CurlMix, a Chicago-based, Black-owned haircare company, finds itself at a critical crossroads. Known for its commitment to natural ingredients, transparency, and community-first manufacturing, CurlMix has launched an urgent campaign to keep its factory doors open and its team employed. The solution, they believe, lies whe