Broadening its reach to a more diverse customer base, L'Oréal has purchased Carol's Daughter, a brand known for producing natural hair products for "women of colour". The acquisition will help L'Oréal build a dedicated multicultural beauty division and tap into a new market.

Eleven years after its debut, the Fast and Furious franchise is more lucrative than ever. The latest is the third film ever to break $1 billion in the box office. But is its success down to cars, girls and explosions? Or does it offer something no other franchise does – a cast as diverse as its audience?

Around 80% of African American men suffer from painful razor bumps. The most effective solution? Give up shaving altogether. But for those that favour a clean shave, that’s not necessarily a feasible option. Can Bevel disrupt the shaving market and become the Procter & Gamble for black people’?

Colourful sugar skulls, oversized sombreros and vats of tequila; the trappings of Cinco de Mayo are loved by partygoers (and brands) the world over. But does the Mexican festival look the same back home? Or are there more authentic ways to celebrate Mexico's national identity?