The African beauty industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors on the continent, driven by a burgeoning middle class, increasing urbanization, and a youthful population. This industry, which is projected to reach $65.93 billion in 2024, encompasses a wide range of products including skincare, haircare, cosmetics, and fragrances, catering to diverse beauty needs and preferences across different regions. The demand for beauty products tailored to the unique needs of African skin and hair types has led to a surge in the industry’s integration with other industries like technology.This intersection of beauty and technology is enabling the creation of tech innovations that are transforming the way beauty products are developed, marketed, and consumed. This relationship is characterized by the use of digital platforms for e-commerce, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), and augmented reality (AR) for personalized beauty experiences to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty and the application of biotechnology in product formulation. Technology is also playing a crucial role in supply chain management and customer engagement, making beauty products more accessible and tailored to individual needs, as evidenced in new customization based beauty start-ups.Technology in the African beauty market, supported through funding from key investors in the continent, is essential for several reasons. Accessibility is one.