When Talei Hornback’s daughter wished for clip-in hair extensions that looked like her own coils, Talei didn’t wait for someone else to make them; she created them for her daughter instead. From Glendale, Arizona, she launched Coily Clips, the first-ever colorful, textured clip-in hair extensions for little girls.
Each Coily Clip is designed with love and intention—featuring colorful, ombré synthetic hair paired with a stylish bow, all fastened to a branded alligator clip. But beyond the vibrant shades and fun designs, Coily Clips are about something deeper: representation. Talei is ensuring that all little girls, especially those with natural curls and coils, see themselves reflected in the products made for them. Because as she puts it, “playtime shouldn’t have limits.”
Coily Clips made its debut at the ABC Kids Show in Las Vegas in May 2025, marking the beginning of a bright journey ahead. Talei’s mission now is to get Coily Clips into beauty shops and salons nationwide—creating space for textured hair joy wherever families shop.
As the CEO and President of both Coily Clips and The Black Box, a high-end subscription box that amplifies Black-owned brands, Talei knows the importance of building with both purpose and balance. Her advice for other Black women entrepreneurs?
“Make it a priority to unplug. Even if you’re—especially if you’re—building a business. I experienced clinical burnout in 2020 trying to keep up with growth that outpaced my capacity. Please, please commit to putting your self-care first.”
With Coily Clips, Talei Hornback is redefining beauty standards one clip at a time; teaching the next generation that their curls, coils, and kinks are worth celebrating, every single day. If you’re looking for representation for little girls in playtime and style, visit coilyclips.com to learn more and discover these colorful clip-in hair extensions.
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Khadijah Davis, a pioneering Black woman inventor, is transforming the beauty industry with her patented HairSolutions Trolley, an innovative salon tool designed to streamline the installation of hair extensions and wigs. This all-in-one tool streamlines salon workspaces, reducing clutter and enhancing efficiency. The HairSolutions Trolley, equipped with six specialized functions, is set to transform hair extension and wig installation for stylists everywhere. Join us in supporting this revolutionary campaign, and help make an impact!
As a Black woman in the STEM and beauty tech space, Khadijah is not just creating a product—she’s building a legacy of empowerment for beauty professionals. The HairSolutions Trolley is a durable, efficient tool built to maximize productivity, keep salons clean and compliant, and add a professional edge. It’s compact, hygienic, and crafted for longevity—helping stylists serve more clients effortlessly while ensuring top-notch aesthetics and sanitation standards.
Davis Beauty Solutions, led by Khadijah, has partnered with Black Woman Owned (BWO) for the Together We Fund campaign, aiming to crowdfund $35,000 for the production of the second-generation HairSolutions Trolley. This collaboration highlights BWO’s commitment to driving economic growth to Black Woman Owned businesses. The funds will support scaling production, improving the tool’s design, and bringing it to the global market—making a groundbreaking impact in the growing the billion dollar wig and hair extension industry.
In 2022, Davis Beauty Solutions launched its second-generation HairSolutions Trolley prototype, capturing immediate demand. Without any formal marketing, this innovative tool garnered an impressive 500 pre-orders in just three months. Now, as DBS continues to navigate manufacturing and supply chain challenges, the company has gathered the resources and partnerships necessary to bring the Trolley to market at scale. This crowdfunding effort represents an important step towards revolutionary beauty technology.
Join the campaign today—whether you’re an investor or a supporter—and help make the second-generation HairSolutions Trolley a reality.
About Together We Fund: Black Woman Owned’s Together We Fund campaign promotes economic growth for Black Woman-Owned businesses through amplification and new-age virtual call-a-thons, to support live crowdfunding events.
Soft Rows is a culturally-inclusive textured hair brand crafting formulas for those who like to flex between heat-styled, natural, and protective hairstyling.
Traditional products targeted for textured hair have long been filled with heavy oils, butters, and grease that not only can weigh our strands down but block hydration. This cycle can cause hair to ‘feel’ dry. Soft Rows formulates with moisture-boosting humectants like hyaluronic acid, and cuticle smoothing conditioning agents like cationic polymers that enhance curl definition, shine, and manageability.
Hair moisture and slip = less breakage + length retention.
The Beau. T. Bar specializes in providing eyelash extensions, makeup, eyebrows and facials in a cozy, classy and clean ambiance in Clifton, New Jersey.
Licensed Solo Esthetician specializing in corrective facials for acne and hyperpigmentation in Ellicot City, Maryland. Mend Esthetics Skin Spa is led by Kiah Mendell, L.E, who is also Dermaplane Pro Certified.
