How Black haircare consumers saved CurlMix after the brand made an urgent plea

CurlMix founder Kim Lewis shares her brand met its urgent goal of 20,000 orders before the end of the year.

How black-owned haircare brand CurlMix survived the brink of closure after its community placed 20,000 orders

Founder Kim Lewis says a late-2025 rally from customers helped keep the Chicago-based brand afloat after one of its most difficult years in business.
Black Enterprise

‘Be Your Own Marketing Engine,’ Says CurlMix Founder On The Keys To Business Success

CEO Kim Lewis speaks to BLACK ENTERPRISE about the community she's built within her haircare businesses and her journey to success. Kim Lewis of CurlMix isn’t afraid to pivot. Whether it’s turning ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Chicago couple creates subscription box for women with curly hair

CHICAGO -- A local Chicago couple is changing the way women take care of their hair with a DIY subscription box for women with curly hair. Kim and Tim Lewis co-founded the company, CurlMix, ensuring ...
Essence

Kim Lewis, Founder Of CurlMix And 4C Only, Shares The Formula To Successful Crowdfunding

We all have seen the disappointing figures by now. Less than 0.1 of Black women receive VC funding despite being the fastest growing group of new entrepreneurs in the country. Crowdfunding–raising ...