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Evolution

"We love hair so much, we started a technology company around it." — We are a technology company focused on hair.

We make getting FRESH—premium products, services, and experiences—easily accessible, flexible, affordable, and safe anywhere in the world.

🍎 iOS — Summer 2026

▶️ Android — Q4 2026

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iOS

Summer 2026

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Stay tuned for our official launch

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Android

Q4 2026

"We are the resounding counter narrative to those entities that doubted or lied about our abilities."

The Problem

The market is broken
for textured hair.

Four compounding failures — leaving 50 million people in the US, 200 million in the Western Hemisphere, and over a billion in the African Diaspora worldwide — underserved and underestimated every single day.

1

B2C · Consumer

"The places we shop usually hold us in low regard."

Hair products for types 2A–4C are not easily accessible. Limited inventory. Race is an issue — but has no bearing on our product offering.

2

B2B · Retail

"Suppliers hold Black retailers in low regard."

Significant barriers to entry and supplier bias make it harder to stock the right products at competitive prices.

3

Services · Discovery

"Finding someone who does hair like yours is really difficult."

Finding, booking, and paying a stylist who truly understands your texture is unnecessarily hard — even in major cities.

4

Health · Wellness

"Healthy organic hair products are even harder to find."

The most conscious consumers are left completely underserved — no clean, natural alternatives built for textured hair.

The Home-Grown Solution

What We Do.

Afro Alternatives.

A culturally-intelligent, tech-driven beauty & wellness ecosystem delivering H3O — Hair, Health & Hygiene products on demand for the Kinky & Curly folks — hair types 2A–4C. One platform built by us, for us.

We are a technology company focused on four key areas:

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E-Commerce · H3O

Exclusively-Curated H3O — Hair, Health & Hygiene for the Kinky & Curly folks — hair types 2A–4C

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SaaS

Salon & business management · Bookings & Appointments · Wholesale Beauty Supplies · Franchised Unattended Retail Machines

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Applied A.I.

Intelligent, culturally-aware recommendations

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Applied A.R.

Virtual try-on & immersive experiences

50M

In the US

200M

Western Hemisphere

1B+

African Diaspora Worldwide

$518B

Market Opportunity

1

Solution

"Standing upon the illustrious legacy of our ancestors — we are the Renaissance, the Revolution, and the Revelation."

What is a Super App?

What is a Super App?

Vision & Solution

"We are fueled by God, the rich legacy of our ancestors, and the pillars of Hip-Hop: Peace, Love, Unity, and Having Fun!"

The People Behind
the Vision.

Damion Nunley

Damion Nunley

Founder & Chief Visionary Officer

Curtisa Taylor-Nunley

Curtisa Taylor-Nunley

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Bryan Cotton

Bryan Cotton

Co-Founder & Director of Technology

Martin Jones

Martin Jones

Advisor & Beauty Supply Store Owner

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Our Global Team

Red Apple Technologies

redappletech.com ↗

"We firmly believe in our capacity to repair and revitalize our lives using the natural tools that God gave us."

Invest in the
Future of Culture.

$518B

Total Addressable Market

Annual global opportunity

50M

Serviceable Available Market

Curly & textured hair in US & Canada

500K

Serviceable Obtainable Market

1% of SAM — initial target

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Blue Ocean Strategy

Africa is home to over 1.5 billion people with textured and curly hair — the largest untapped opportunity in beauty. 70% are under age 30.

🌎 Established Markets

United States 46M · $1T
Canada & EU 4M
Caribbean 1M

🌍 Africa · Blue Ocean

Nigeria 133M
Ethiopia 100M
South Africa 84M
Kenya 51M
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220M

Diaspora in the Americas

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2.5B

Africa's projected population by 2050

The UN projects that by 2050, Africa's population will reach nearly 2.5 billion — more than 25% of the world's population. — IMF, Sept 2023

👤 For Consumers · B2C

A tech-driven, culturally-intelligent beauty and wellness ecosystem that delivers curated products on demand — giving underserved consumers a smarter self-care experience.

🏢 For Partners · B2B

Reach an underserved but high-spending consumer segment through first-party data, targeted distribution, and culturally relevant context — reducing acquisition costs while increasing loyalty and lifetime value.

Ready to invest in the culture economy?

Whether you are an institutional investor, angel, or community member — there is a place for you in this story.

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"We take immense pride in our community and ancestors, and refuse to accept any excuses preventing us from doing business with our own."

Why We Build As Owners
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"Feeling like you own a piece of the company —
this is your damn company."

— Steve Jobs

Before Apple went public, over 80% of the company was owned by its employees. Jobs believed what drove people wasn't money — it was ownership. "You work for Apple first and your boss second."

At Afro Alternatives, we build with that same conviction. The people who build this company hold a real stake in its growth, its success, and its legacy.

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Come as you are. Grow as an owner.

"A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children."

Proverbs 13:22 · KJV

Come as You Are.
Grow as an Owner.

First Hire · Now Open

Digital Operations Analyst & Systems Manager

Full-Time · Hybrid · Long Beach, CA · Reports to Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Digital Operations Analyst & Systems Manager is responsible for ensuring Afro Alternatives' digital ecosystem operates efficiently, accurately, and at scale. By integrating systems, managing operational workflows, monitoring key performance indicators, and supporting cross-functional execution, this role enables leadership to make informed decisions while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Operations & Systems Management — Administer Warehouse Management System (WMS), Order Management System (OMS), and our e-commerce app; manage end-to-end logistics, fulfillment, inventory, and vendor performance.
Logistics Management — Manage end-to-end logistics, including inbound receiving, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, outbound shipping, and returns management.
Marketing Technology & Social Execution — Architect and manage GoHighLevel Customer Relationship Management (CRM) — automations, funnels, pipelines, and social media calendar across all platforms.
Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Performance Reporting — Build and maintain executive dashboards; translate data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
Innovation & New Revenue Streams — Stay ahead of emerging tools and trends; act as an intrapreneur identifying new opportunities and process improvements.
Documentation & Team Development — Build Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all systems; eventually hire and manage this role's first direct report.

Required

Respectful, responsible, trainable, coachable, and constantly learning.

Desired

People who love right and live right. We are a family of families — military veterans, competitive team athletes, and parents — your discipline, teamwork, and ability to multitask under pressure are superpowers here. You are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our Culture & Who We're Looking For

We don't compromise on character, integrity, and leadership. We do the right thing every time. The following are non-negotiable for everyone on our team:

Professionalism, character, integrity, leadership, humility, a positive attitude, and ambition.

A few things that shape how we work together:

We seek progress, not perfection — in our business and in our team.
We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Lies, deception, and scheming have no place here — people who operate that way need not apply.
We are looking for people who want to be vested and want to grow with the company.

Salary: Commensurate with experience · Hybrid · Long Beach, CA

Veterans and parents with proven multitasking skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

We're Also Building In

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AI & Engineering

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Design & Creative

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Marketing & Growth

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Localization

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Street Team

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Operations & Business

✂️

Beauty & Industry

💃🏾

Hair Models

🎓

Internships

Open Submission

Potential Teammate Application

We review every Potential Teammate Application personally.

🎉 Application received!

Thank you for your interest in Afro Alternatives. We review every application personally and will be in touch.

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"A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children."

Proverbs 13:22 · KJV

"A place where your worth is highly regarded, and where every aspect is thoughtfully tailored exclusively for you."

— Afro Alternatives LLC · Est. May 13, 2024
Our Foundation

The Triple Bottom Line.

We measure success by our impact on People, Planet, and Profit — together.

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People

We serve, celebrate, and economically empower every barber, stylist, entrepreneur, and consumer in our community.

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Planet

Taking care of our crowns means taking care of the earth. Natural, clean, conscious beauty is at our core.

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Profit

When Afro Alternatives wins, everyone wins — franchise partners, employees, and community stakeholders alike.

"Indeed the people are one and they all have one language... now nothing that they propose to do will be withheld from them."

Genesis 11:6 · NKJV

Giving Back.

We are intentional about investing in the community that sustains us.

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A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children.

Proverbs 13:22 · KJV
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Education

National College Resources Foundation

Curtailing the high school dropout rate and increasing college enrollment among underserved students.

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Youth & Technology

The Hidden Genius Project

Training Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership through a free 15-month program.

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Tech & STEM

Black Girls Code

Building the next generation of Black women technologists and engineers through coding education and mentorship.

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Social Entrepreneurship

Polk Institute Foundation

Tuition-free Master Level Academy and capital funding for social entrepreneurs from marginalized communities.

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Youth & Community

Bridge Builders Foundation

Building bridges between generations, cultures, and communities through youth mentorship and leadership development.

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Let's Connect.

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out any time.

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Office Address

444 W Ocean Suite #800
Long Beach, CA 90802

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Phone

(800) 647-AFRO
(800) 647-2376

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Email

info@afroalt.co

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Website

www.afroalternatives.com

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity."

Psalm 133:1