Here’s some “big hair, do care” news for the curly and coiled community: TextureMedia, the company behind multicultural online hair mecca Naturally Curly, has been acquired by Essence Communications. The new partnership promises an even stronger, broader, multilayered platform for their community of over 17 million worldwide, per Naturally Curly’s Q1 Texture Trends newsletter, released Friday afternoon:
We are delighted to share the news of TextureMedia’s recent acquisition by Essence Communications. Joining the ESSENCE family strategically supports our two companies’ shared priorities for future growth, which include e-commerce, creating a network to grow audience reach and solidifying our authority in hair. ...
[T]he newly-integrated team is committed to executing an expanded suite of solutions across our digital platforms, live experiences and ESSENCE magazine. With an engaged community of more than 17 million global beauty enthusiasts in our orbit, we are excited to continue our work together!
What can we expect now that the leading online resource, community and marketplace for naturally textured and curly hair has joined forces with the largest, oldest and most esteemed media platform for black women? We don’t know the specifics yet, but can’t help but look forward to big, beautiful things to come!