Beauty & Brains Tees

Beauty & Brains Tees Beauty & Brains Tees is a brand for everyone. You can be bold yet stylish. Check out our online stor Beauty & Brains Tee Boutique was established in 2016.

It all started from the Black Women are Smart tee which was influenced by the U.S. Census statistic that black women are the most educated group in the United States by race and gender. The findings were amazing and 24 shirts were sold in a week. The statistic fit the bill of he Head Beauty in Charge (H.B.I.C,), Lysha Fuqua, an Oakland, CA native. She received her B.A. in Speech and Communication

from San Francisco State University and her Master’s in Public Administration from Cal State East Bay. Her education and belief that “you can’t just be cute to get by, but also you must be smart” is what influenced the name Beauty & Brains. Lysha’s biggest motivator is her two children and the support received from family and friends. Her 10 year old daughter Skye has a big influence on the Beauty & Brains brand, so much that she finalize the color of the logo and was the inspiration behind the Happy Hair shirt and later she hopes to come up with t-shirt ideas for kids. Her son Max is 3 years old and is busy jumping on beds, so he’s not yet ready to contribute to the family business. Beauty & Brains’ Tee Boutique is aiming to create shirts with statements that are prideful, yet versatile enough to worn to church, work, school, a night out on the town or simply just a day out and about. The goal is to be part of every smart and beautiful woman’s wardrobe.

08/30/2026

I was a vendor at BOSS - Non Profit today. Thank you everyone who supported Beauty & Brains Tees. 💋

08/22/2026

My Ancestors Are Standing Strong Behind Me. 🖤

It started with a message — and became a collection.

The Ancestor Collection was created as a reminder of who came before us, what they endured, and the strength we carry forward.

Wear it. Carry it. Gift it.

✨ Ancestor Tee
🧢 Ancestor Hat
🧦 Ancestor Socks
🧳 Ancestor Luggage Tag

Shop the full collection online at Beauty & Brains Tees or shop with me in person at Cowrie Collective The Cowrie Collective in San Francisco. 645 Market St SF

Which piece are you picking? 👇🏾

08/20/2026

Still taking this moment in. 🥹💕

Beauty & Brains Tees was featured on KRON4’s Live! in the Bay as part of The Cowrie Collective!

When I started Beauty & Brains Tees, I had no idea where this journey would take me. What started with an idea has opened doors, created connections, challenged me to grow, and now has me standing alongside five other amazing Black women business owners with a storefront on Market Street in San Francisco.

Seeing our story shared on television was one of those moments that made me stop and appreciate just how far we’ve come.

I’m grateful for every opportunity, every resource, every person who has poured into me and my business, and every customer who has supported Beauty & Brains Tees along the way. ❤️

And I’m incredibly proud to be one of the six women behind The Cowrie Collective. We’re building something special together, and we’re just getting started.

Thank you KRON4 Live! in the Bay for giving us the opportunity to share our story.

From an idea ➡️ to a business ➡️ to a storefront on Market Street ➡️ to TV. ✨

Keep saying yes to the opportunities that scare you a little. You never know where they might lead.

📍 Find Beauty & Brains Tees inside The Cowrie Collective
645 Market Street | San Francisco

Maybe you’re not behind… maybe you just need your spark back. 💅🏾💕Do the things that make you feel alive. Take the class....
08/13/2026

Maybe you’re not behind… maybe you just need your spark back. 💅🏾💕

Do the things that make you feel alive. Take the class. Start the business. Book the trip. Try something new. Say YES to the opportunities that excite you—even when you don’t know exactly where they’ll lead.

Sometimes the opportunity isn’t the destination. It’s the doorway. ✨

So here’s your reminder: stop measuring your life against where you think you should be and start making room for what excites you.

What’s bringing you joy right now? 💕💅🏾

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08/09/2026

Every shirt and accessory was created with intention and purpose 💕

08/09/2026

Today’s event, The Sister Circle, was a day of sisterhood held at Cowrie Collective SF and led by Dr. Hector II and Dr. Jones. Beauty & Brains Tees most educated shirt was highlighted to compliment the quote in Dr. Hector’s Book, The Constant Outsider celebrating the U.S. Census statistics that black women are enrolling and graduating from college at a higher rate than any other race and gender.

Black people in America are faced with many racial stereotypes and statistics , but with this shirt black women align themselves with a positive statistic.

Shoutout to all the women who made this statement a fact. 👏🏾

Get yours today online www.bandbtees.com

The Cowrie Collective is more than a storefront—it’s a space for connection, learning, collaboration, and community.This...
08/07/2026

The Cowrie Collective is more than a storefront—it’s a space for connection, learning, collaboration, and community.

This August, we’re hosting two free events in downtown San Francisco:

✨ Sister Circle: Leadership, Wellness & Belonging
Saturday, August 8 | 1–3 PM
An intimate conversation for women centered on leading with purpose, prioritizing wellness, and creating spaces where we truly belong.

https://lnkd.in/ecquvJ28

✨ Startup to Storefront: Small Business Symposium & Shopping Experience
Saturday, August 29 | 1–4 PM
Meet the six women-owned businesses behind The Cowrie Collective and learn how collaboration, community resources, and cooperative economics helped us move from individual businesses to a shared storefront on Market Street.

https://lnkd.in/eggcrTKY

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, community leader, supporter of Black-owned businesses, or simply looking to connect with inspiring people, we would love to welcome you.

📍 The Cowrie Collective
645 Market Street, San Francisco

Register today and invite someone who should be in the room.

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07/30/2026

Confidence isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s what you choose to wear.

At Beauty & Brains Tees, we create statement t-shirts, accessories, and gifts for women who want their style to reflect their confidence, ambition, and personality.

Make a statement without saying a word.

What’s one word you want your style to say about you?

07/29/2026

A statement piece isn’t just about fashion—it’s about identity.

Some days you’re walking in knowing your worth.
Other days you’re feeling a little Hella Bougie. (And honestly… both can exist at the same time. 😉)

Beauty & Brains Tees was created for women who want to wear confidence, culture, and conversation—not just another graphic tee.

Every purchase supports a Black woman-owned small business that’s building something bigger than clothing.

Tell me…
✨ Which one is your vibe today?
💛 Hella Bougie
👑 Know Your Worth

Drop your answer below and tag the friend who needs one.

🛍️ Shop Beauty & Brains Tees

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07/28/2026

My 9–5 is one of the investors in my business. 💻✨

It helps me fund inventory, supplies, new ideas and the vision I’m building after I clock out.

Entrepreneurship isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it looks like working your job while quietly building your dream.

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Oakland, CA
94601–94615, 94617–94624, 94649, 94659–94662, 94666

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