Diane Da Costa, a celebrity stylist, and the CEO and founder of SimpleeBEAUTIFUL, an eco-friendly, all-natural salon, and brand based in Harlem, New York, was awarded $5,000 last month after being named one of the winners of the first Carver Federal Savings Bank and The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce 2022 Minority Women-Owned Business Pitch Competition.
Da Costa, who is the author of the book, Textured Tresses: The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Styling Natural Hair, won the competition by pitching biodegradable packaging for her new line of SimpleeBEAUTIFUL CBD wellness products, a new energy-efficient HVAC system, new LED lighting, and a new low-flow toilet system. Her new CBD line, BTW, is not just another business idea: it’s personal. After being in the beauty industry for more than 35 years, she’s developed long-standing injuries. Implementing CBD into her products is a way for her and many of her clients to relieve the pain. Read more
