The approach of the holiday season means that it’s time to start buying gifts — so put those dollars back into the black community! Here are some black-owned businesses to support durign your holiday shopping:

Makeup/Skincare:

Brand: Black Opal

Founders: Carol Mouyiaris and Dr. Cheryl Burgess

Products: Skincare, makeup, Hair care, and anti-razor bump treatments

 

Brand: Fashion Fair

Founder: Eunice Johnson

Products: Makeup and skincare

 

Art

Brand: Dorcas Creates 

Founder: Dorcas Magbadelo

Products: Christmas card and prints

 

Brand: Designs by Bolaji

Founder: Bolaji Ogunsola

Products: Tables, canvas and jewelry

 

Brand: Kashmir VIII

Founder: Kashmir Thompson

Products: Prints, original art, shirts, posters, home decor, bags, and stationary

 

Hair/Body/Nails:

Brand: Mielle Organics

Founder: Monique Rodriguez

Products: Shampoo and conditoner, moisturizers, vitamins, oils and clothing

 

Brand: Nubian Heritage

Founders: Richelieu Dennis, Nyema Tubman and Mary Dennis

Products: Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, deodorants, oils, and soap

Brand: Kyra’s Shea Medleys

Founder: Kyra Nicole

Products: Butters, creams and posters

 

Brand: Bevel

Founder: Tristan Walker

Products: Razors, priming oil, brushes, shaving cream, and restoring balm

 

Brand: Curl Junkie

Founder: Marsha Coulton

Products: Cleansers, conditioners, hair treatment, and styling products

 

Brand: Blaine Lorenn

Founders: Ashley Blaine Featherson and Christina Elmore

Products: Hair and body, bath, and face

 

Brand: Blk Proverbs

Founder: Dianna Harris

Products: Shirts, sweatshirts and decor

 

Brand: Tees in the Trap

Founder: Arsha Jones

Products: Tanks, shirts, tote bags, and coffee mugs

 

Brand: Nubian Skin

Founder: Ade Hassan

Products: Lingerie and hoisery

 

Brand: TonyWuu Collection

Founder: Anthony Owusu

Products: Ties, lapel pins, pocket squares, and bracelets

 

Brand: Sparrow Apparel

Founder: Lesley Martinez Etherly

Products: Shirts

 

Brand: Because of Them We Can

Founder: Eunique Jones Gibson

Products: Shirts, backpacks, calendars and posters

 

Brand: Glossrags

Founder: Randi Gloss

Products: Shirts and jackets

 

Brand: HBCU Grad, Urban Argyle

Founder: Assad Thorne

Products: Sweatshirts, shirts and hats

 

Brand: PeaceImages Jewelry

Founder: Camille Peace

Products: Jewelry

 

Brand: Lost Queens

Founder: Eboni Merriman

Products: Necklaces, septum clips, bracelets, and body jewelry

 

Entertainment

Brand: Black and Sexy TV

Founders: Numa Perrier and Dennis Dortch

Product: Web series

 

Brand: kweliTV

Founder: DeShuna Spencer

Products: Indie films and web shows

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What black-owned businesses will you be buying from this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!