Draya Michele, who is dating NBA star Jalen Green, responded positively to Hailey Bieber’s recent $1 billion business deal involving her skincare brand, Rhode Beauty. The deal, announced on Wednesday, involved the acquisition of Bieber’s company by Elf Beauty, highlighting a significant development in the beauty industry.
Michele shared her approval of the news on her Instagram Story by reposting @voguebusiness’s announcement and captioning it with a brief but enthusiastic message. Her reaction drew attention as a public show of support for Bieber’s accomplishment.
“You know what…. Hell yeah,” Michele wrote.
Details of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Beauty Acquisition and Her Expanded Role
Hailey Bieber launched Rhode Beauty in July 2022, naming the brand after her middle name. The skincare line quickly gained popularity, thanks in large part to Bieber’s extensive social media following and the brand’s focus on simple yet effective products. The acquisition by Elf Beauty marks a major milestone for the young entrepreneur.
According to Vogue Business, following the acquisition, Bieber will continue as Rhode’s founder and will assume an expanded position as chief creative officer. She will lead the brand’s creative product development and marketing strategies, ensuring Rhode maintains its innovative edge.
In addition to these responsibilities, Bieber will serve as a strategic advisor to both Rhode and Elf Beauty. She expressed her long-term aspirations with the brand and the broader beauty industry:
“I just want to continue being a force in the [beauty and skincare] space globally,” Bieber told Vogue.
Draya Michele Shares Her Nail Salon Trauma After a Difficult Experience
Aside from her reaction to Bieber’s deal, Draya Michele recently described a troubling experience at a nail salon. The model and entrepreneur took to social media to share details and images of the injury she suffered during a manicure session.
On her Instagram Story, Michele posted a close-up photo of her artificial nail, which showed a visible blood clot on her middle finger, suggesting an injury occurred at the parlor. She candidly described the situation and its aftermath.
“Bro. I had the worst nail trauma ever in life,” Michele wrote. “I gotta rock shorties for a while.”
Despite the injury, Michele managed to obscure the damage by applying an opaque layer over her nails. She added more comments about the severity of the nail trauma she endured while trying to maintain her appearance.
“I damn near needed a new finger,” she added.
“Yeah the trauma nail looks a lil different but we had to do what we could because… it couldn’t be touched.”
Relationship Background: Draya Michele and Jalen Green
Draya Michele and Jalen Green have been in a romantic relationship since 2023, keeping their life mostly private. The two recently welcomed their daughter in May 2024, coinciding with Mother’s Day, marking a new chapter in their personal lives.