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

Photo: enivebeauty.com   Brand: Fashion Fair Founder: Eunice Johnson Products: Makeup and skincare

Photo: fashionfair.com   Art Brand: Dorcas Creates  Founder: Dorcas Magbadelo Products: Christmas card and prints

Photo: etsystatic.com   Brand: Designs by Bolaji Founder: Bolaji Ogunsola Products: Tables, canvas and jewelry

Photo: snappage.com   Brand: Kashmir VIII Founder: Kashmir Thompson Products: Prints, original art, shirts, posters, home decor, bags, and stationary

Photo: bigcartel.com   Hair/Body/Nails: Brand: Mielle Organics Founder: Monique Rodriguez Products: Shampoo and conditoner, moisturizers, vitamins, oils and clothing

Photo: shopify.com   Brand: Nubian Heritage Founders: Richelieu Dennis, Nyema Tubman and Mary Dennis Products: Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, deodorants, oils, and soap

Photo: nubianheritage.com Brand: Kyra's Shea Medleys Founder: Kyra Nicole Products: Butters, creams and posters [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="649"]

Photo: bigcartel.com[/caption]   Brand: Bevel Founder: Tristan Walker Products: Razors, priming oil, brushes, shaving cream, and restoring balm

Photo: bevel.com   Brand: Curl Junkie Founder: Marsha Coulton Products: Cleansers, conditioners, hair treatment, and styling products

Photo: curljunkie.com   Brand: Blaine Lorenn Founders: Ashley Blaine Featherson and Christina Elmore Products: Hair and body, bath, and face

Photo: squarespace.com   Brand: Blk Proverbs Founder: Dianna Harris Products: Shirts, sweatshirts and decor

Photo: shopify.com   Brand: Tees in the Trap Founder: Arsha Jones Products: Tanks, shirts, tote bags, and coffee mugs

Photo: shopify.com   Brand: Nubian Skin Founder: Ade Hassan Products: Lingerie and hoisery

Photo: nubianskin.com   Brand: TonyWuu Collection Founder: Anthony Owusu Products: Ties, lapel pins, pocket squares, and bracelets

Photo: squarespace.com   Brand: Sparrow Apparel Founder: Lesley Martinez Etherly Products: Shirts

Photo: etsystatic.com   Brand: Because of Them We Can Founder: Eunique Jones Gibson Products: Shirts, backpacks, calendars and posters

Photo: shopify.com   Brand: Glossrags Founder: Randi Gloss Products: Shirts and jackets

Photo: squarespace.com   Brand: HBCU Grad, Urban Argyle Founder: Assad Thorne Products: Sweatshirts, shirts and hats

Photo: Shopify.com   Brand: PeaceImages Jewelry Founder: Camille Peace Products: Jewelry

Photo: bigcartel.com   Brand: Lost Queens Founder: Eboni Merriman Products: Necklaces, septum clips, bracelets, and body jewelry

Photo: shopify.com   Entertainment Brand: Black and Sexy TV Founders: Numa Perrier and Dennis Dortch Product: Web series

Photo: cloudfront.net   Brand: kweliTV Founder: DeShuna Spencer Products: Indie films and web shows

Photo: kweli.tv

---

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