Angie Ravenel

Angie Ravenel is a beauty entrepreneur, educator, and product innovator with a career spanning more than three decades in the beauty industry. Beginning as a licensed stylist and salon owner, Ravenel established expertise in healthy hair care, makeup artistry, and photography, operating an award-winning studio that served a diverse clientele, including editorial shoots for movies, bridal services, and natural hair care. This hands-on experience provided the foundation for entrepreneurial ventures that extended her influence beyond the salon.

Identifying a need for convenient hair hygiene solutions, Ravenel founded ARAVENEL Products, a luxury hair care brand focused on innovative, natural formulas. The brand’s flagship product, "Quick Clean Hair Mist," is an all-natural, sulfate-free, no-rinse shampoo mist designed to cleanse hair and neutralize odors without water. The product is suited for post-workout routines, protective styles, hospital stays, and busy lifestyles. The ARAVENEL Products line includes luxury shampoos, conditioners, and scalp oils, all formulated with premium ingredients and free from harsh chemicals. Ravenel secured placement for her products on Walmart.com and ARAVENEL Products has received Amazon's Choice recognition. The brand has been featured in Black Enterprise, Essence, Upscale Magazine, and Sophisticate's Black Hair.

In addition to her product line, Ravenel founded Excel Continuing Education, an online platform offering state-approved continuing education courses for licensed beauty professionals. The platform serves professionals in South Carolina, Washington D.C., Iowa, and Texas, providing interactive, expert-led coursework focused on practical application. Excel Continuing Education supports beauty professionals in maintaining credentials, enhancing skills, and staying competitive in the evolving beauty industry.

Ravenel is also the author of "Makeup 101 with Angie Ravenel," a 56-page illustrated tutorial designed to guide readers in makeup application. As a Black woman-owned, American-made brand, ARAVENEL Products reflects Ravenel’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and quality. With a background in styling, education, product development, and publishing, Ravenel is recognized for her expertise in entrepreneurship, beauty innovation, and brand development within the beauty industry.