While in the beginning, it was unclear if all Americans needed to wear face masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic, it became crystal clear last week, when the Centers for Disease Control Prevention announced that this to be the case…point, blank period.
Cover up!
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Not to mention, as the Washington Post reported, in cities such as Los Angeles and Miami, you can’t walk into a grocery store, pharmacy or essential business without something covering your nose and mouth. With so many every day non-medical, non-surgical masks being sold out at the local stores, many folks are left to order them online.
Well if you’re worried about which ones you buy, don’t. We got you!
Here are 10 of the best—and most stylish—face masks made by Black-owned businesses and designers that will protect you and your family. Just don’t forget to throw them in the washing machine before you use them.
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***Editor’s Note: The CDC has asked that we not purchase medical face masks because our health care workers who are risking their lives to save us need them first. Beware of online sellers claiming to have surgical masks.
1. Noel. B
These sistas believe that “Our face protection proves that you can still be fashionable.” Trust: from colorful designs to being dedazzled-out, Noel. B meets all of her customers where they are, especially when it comes to price.
As we previously reported, LL Cool J’s denim designer, Samaria Leah, is taking her love of fabric and sewing to make a difference. The 25-year-old is making her own fabulous masks ($25), made from denim of course, to help raise funds for medical workers.
I LOVE this idea of still being able to SLAY in the pandemic, which is why this faux leather mask is the business. Also, you can throw in a cute head scarf to go with it.
This Brooklyn-based designer is the TRUTH! Their masks are giving cotton, breathable, washable and are giving us a taste of the motherland. Even better? They are affordable, with most masks costing $15.
