24 Black-Owned Businesses You Should Support ASAP

We are officially in the season of giving, gifting, and supporting businesses! Granted, ‘giving’ should be done all year round in my opinion, I think now is the time of year that people really care and are invested in giving and doing more. God is good all the time.

Around this time of year, people put their own selves aside and think of how they can do and give unto others — and for me, that includes continuing to support and sustain women-owned and black-owned businesses. I’m not sure there was ever a definitive moment that I said that supporting black-owned and women-owned businesses were important to me. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, that’s a lot of what I was exposed to until I got older and gentrification really became a thing.

This list obviously doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of how many black-owned brands there are, but here’s a quick start for all of you who are looking for ways to support the brothers and sisters of the world. Here are a few brands you can support, whether they are lifestyle, beauty, fashion, or a combo of it all.

 

Las Amazonas

Las Amazonas is a natural hair salon in Brooklyn, New York. The salon owner (@Melydreads) and their staff focus on natural hairstyles as well as loc care and maintenance.

Anne’s Apothecary ✨

This apothecary focuses on plant-based skincare. They “specialize in the use of clays and herbs to produce skin loving products that are easy to use and preservative free.”

Elle Johnson Co.

Elle Johnson focuses on your skin care regimen while making it simple, yet effective. The ingredients and products in the line make this botanical-based skincare line a favorite.

Loza Tam

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As someone with locs, hats can be a constant challenge. Loza Tam offers satin-lined head wraps and turbans that make the cold weather easier to bear on your tresses.

Lotus Nail Lounge

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This nail lounge offers amazing nail services at extremely competitive prices. As someone with hard gel, constantly looking for someone who actually knows what they’re doing, this place has become an immediate favorite.

{blade + bloom}

Blade and Bloom offers 100% natural skin care products, made with high-quality ingredients and scented with original essential oil blends. They also offer candles, which I am completely and utterly obsessed with.

JACQS

This skin care brand specializes in organic, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients that are also great for hydration (tried and true, and I stan).

Nappstar NYC

Nappstar was the first loc salon I tried in New York, and they are truly ah-mazing in all ways. They specialize in loc maintenance, styles, and , but many also utilize their services for loc repairs and loc extensions.

The Editorial Nail

Gracie J needs no introduction to the nail world. The Brooklyn-born, Haiti-raised nail artist created The Editorial Nail to keep up with nail trends, and of course, it stands to reason that the work is dope and offers cute and quirky patterns for all.

skinBUTTR✨

SkinBUTTR is comprised of natural body and skin care products, ad they also offer whipped shea-based body butters and scrubs, which makes them super hydrating for all of us in the cooler months when our skin is dry.

BLK+GRN

Of course, if you want to find more amazing places to shop, you can always check out BLK + GRN, which is an all-natural marketplace that’s curated by various black artisans.

Juvia’s Place

Very few eyeshadows pull me in like Juvia’s Place, and for good reason. These are probably the most pigmented eyeshadows you’ll come across, and being inexpensive, they’re perfect for everyone.

Base Butter

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Another brand I love, Base Butter’s a great option if you’re looking for a face moisturizer and a body butter that really works. Oh, and you can get a discount with my code “BLONDE”, which helps save you money.

Kaike

If you love sweet-smelling products that also do wonders for your skin, check out Kaike, appropriately named for their cake smell. I love quite a bit of their products, but their sugar scrub takes the cake (no pub intended).

Mess In A Bottle

I love clothing that focuses on the black narrative, made by and for us. Mess In A Bottle comes with a ton of different clothing options with dope logos, sayings, and affirmations. I love that they also come in a reusable bottle, which is helpful for travel, water, and of course, the environment.

Cynergy Spa

I can’t rave about Cynergy enough — if you love a luxury spa-like experience, this is the place for you. They have a variety of skincare options, and their facials are so good, it’s easy for me to fall asleep. I haven’t had a single bad experience here, and I doubt I would.

EPARA

While we’re all for Sephora and Ulta, we want luxury skincare geared for brown girls. That’s where EPARA comes in, exclusively sold at Barney’s and offering products that are so richly made and hydrating for the skin, they warrant their price point.

The Nail Boutique

If you’re in the search for a nail shop that can cater to your hand needs, check out The Nail Boutique in BK. They offer dope options, but also serve wine and beverages while you get pampered.

Mented Cosmetics

Gone are the days where we need to search for lipsticks that really match us and are formulated for our skin tone. Mented Cosmetics offers beautiful shades that are perfect for every brown girl, from the lightest of the light to the brownest of the chocolates.

Sage Extensions

A new addition to the world of black hair care, Sage Extensions offers luxury hair products at reasonable prices, complete with tutorials and guidance on the preservation of one’s natural hair underneath our signature styles.

B’Ellegant Cosmetics

If you’re all for cosmetics, look no further — they offer matte liquid lipsticks, highlighters, and glitters to start. Also, their products are highly pigmented and perfect for all skin tones.

Maréna Beauté

This brand fits “the nuances and skin quality of dark-toned women,” and their motto is absolutely true.These are some of the richest and deepest shades I’ve seen for lip colors, and I love every single one (for all different ocassions, of course).

Aminah Abdul Jillil

Fancy footwear is a wardrobe staple, and Aminah Abdul Jillil is a brand that caters to the finest of shoe lovers. Enjoy their signature ‘bow-tie’ shoe, and grab a pair of heels you’ll never want to leave home without.

Beauty by Africa Miranda

If your’e all for the rich indulgence of amazing skincare, you’ll love the facial elixirs from Africa Miranda, a beautypreneur redefining the very essence of a multifaceted woman.