Black Panther grossed almost $1 billion, and Brazil is one of its top five international markets. The film’s vision of an uncolonised Africa resonated with Afro-Brazilians and served as a vehicle to discuss representation and the concept of 'Black Money', showing the power of inclusive narratives.

For women of colour, finding a nearby stylist within a reasonable price range can seem like a near-impossible task. The Bantu app offers a solution for people seeking care for their ‘kinky, coily, and curly hair’, providing them with access to prices, available styles and reviews in their area.

As body ideals broaden to incorporate a range of shapes, colors, ages, and abilities, people are more exacting about the ways in which companies approach diversity. How can brands go beyond token gestures to satisfy these demands and show they have inclusivity written into their DNA?

The clean living, body positive and no-make-up movements exemplify how perceptions of beauty are shifting to focus on wellness, inclusivity, and empowerment. But with a history of selling more hope than health and a culture obsessed with image, can the beauty sector ever be good for our wellbeing?