Starting in their kitchen, he and his wife at the time built a thriving company making beauty products for Black consumers. They also founded a string of cosmetology schools.
At a time when cosmetic brands did not cater to Black women, Mr. Wells found a niche working with Black stars and models who had struggled to find makeup options for their skin tones.
A Sol de Janeiro moisturizer has garnered attention after reviews claimed it attracted Wolf spiders. Experts say it’s likelier that the season is leading to more human-spider interactions.