I was scrolling through our ShoppeBlack IG when saw a video pop up of a Black woman being attacked at an Asian nail salon in Brooklyn. Someone filmed employees of nail salon attacking a customer with a broom and throwing liquid at her while she tries to fight them off. The video which has since gone viral, has led to multiple arrests, public outrage and protests calling for the salon to shut down.
I’m going to file this incident under “Another reason to Support Black Owned Businesses.” In this case, Black owned nail salons. But as someone who gets regular manicures and pedicures, I can honestly say that I’ve not come across many Black nail salons and if I have, they are far and few in between. Not to mention, I actually have more friends than I can or would name who actually rather NOT patronize Black nail salons. Why is that?
While I know that there were training and entrepreneurship programs set up in the US for Asian immigrants, particularly Vietnamese women who still dominate ownership in the eight billion dollar nail industry, I still question why there are so little Black owned salons and/or why we choose not to go to them if we know about them. Personally, my three favorite nail salons in the world happen to be all Black-owned: Powder which I recently discovered in Los Angeles, Sip and Social in Lagos and my all-time fave, Colour Riot Nails in London.
Although I haven’t had any negative experiences in salons, my go to spot in Philly is Asian-owned and the folks always treat me well, as does my go to spot in New Orleans, I’ve heard of my share of horror stories. I won’t say that’s the norm, because I do believe that most Asian business owners who are concerned about their businesses actually do value their clientele (namely us). But as in most cases, we should seek to support our own.
That said, in response to some of your comments about us needing and wanting Black-owned nail salons to patronize, we’ve compiled a list around the US and internationally. (Cause #
– Shantrelle P. Lewis
Black Owned Nail Salons
Free Edge Beauty Studio (Brooklyn)
The Nail Suite by Lisa Logan (New York, NY)
Junie Bee Nailz (New York, NY)
Dera Ebele’s Nail Boutique (Franklin Square, NY)
The Nail Belle (Brooklyn, NY)
Nail Bed (Brooklyn, NY)
SHIC by Soketah’s (Brooklyn, NY)
Koco Nail Salon & Wax Studio (Philadelphia)
Brown Sugar Nail Spa (Philadelphia)
Good Hood Girls (Philadelphia, PA)
Palms Nail Bar (Arlington, TX)
Glitter Nail Salon (Oak Park, IL)
Shine Nails (Chicago, IL)
Lux Nail Boutique (Chicago, IL)
A Polished Work Nail Spa Lounge (Chicago, IL)
Beautiful Sisters Nail Spa (Chicago, IL)
Simply Panache Nail Bar and Pedi Spa (Hampton, VA)
Nails by Tiara (Atlanta, GA)
Poochiez Pawz Nail Studio (Atlanta, GA)
Divine Designz (Jacksonville, NC)
Alicia B Nail Bar (Columbia, SC)
Artisan Nail Studio (Charlotte, NC)
Studio 7 The Salon and Spa (Baltimore, MD)
Fyubi (Washington, DC)
Cre8tions Nail Spa (District Heights, MD)
Scrub Nail Boutique (Baltimore, MD)
Ms.Glitter Nail Lounge and Spa (Oakland, CA)
Powder Beauty Co (Los Angeles, CA)
Blessed By Beedy Nails (New Orleans, LA)
Cher-Mère (Ontario, Canada)
Nice Nails Baby (London, UK) ) is a nail salon that provides fabulous nails, 3D nail designs, great waxing, beautiful tinting, and stunning eye.
Shea’D Beauty (London, UK)
WAH Nails (London, UK)
Colour Riot Nails (London, UK)
Cover image art by @mizellejay
–Tony Oluwatoyin Lawson (IG @thebusyafrican)
Need some in Hartford, Ct. Seem like these people are losing their minds.
Would be a great investment for someone with the finances.
Hi Lyndia,
Was SHOPPEBLACK able to assist you in finding a nail salon? If so, where?
I’ll be between Vernon and Ellington for 6 weeks and would appreciate the info as I haven’t found one via google.
Does anyone know of any black owned nail salon in Denver Colorado. Thanks
Mary
Z Luxury – http://www.zluxurybrand.com
Great roundup as always! I’m a client of Pretty Natural Nail Salon in Stone Mountain, GA and would love to add them to the list. The owner Yolanda is a sweetheart, customer service is exceptional and they specialize healthy, natural nails, for those of us who want to avoid the chemicals and toxins. @prettynaturalnailsalon
We need some in Boston, MA. There are no African American Nail Salons in Boston, all Asian.
I agree!! Burn and raised here and we’ve never had a black owned nail salon. Shameful!
I 2nd that! I want to get my nails done but, I don’t want to give anymore money to Asian people. They already own all the beauty supply stores in the hood.
Theres one in Hyde park that is black owned. We should take our business here. It’s called Tiffany’s Transformations and they are all natural as well. Planning to check them out soon.
http://www.tiffanystransformations.com
There are three or four black salons (Dominican and or Puerto Rican owned Salon in Boston)….Exotic Nails in Roslindale, Transformations by Tiffany, Needham, Plush Nails, Dorchester and one in Hyde Park I think Jeannine’s,….check them out
I know, right? I’ve spent time on google trying to find black owned nail salons on Boston.
It’s hard to find, even in areas where some black people live.
I love to see all of the black owned nail shops, want to show some love to Rockstar Nails located in Arlington, Tx which is also black owned. The owner has a Manicure instructor school as well located in Texas.
What is the address of Rockstar Nails? I am new to the area.
Oh, I would love info on that!!! I’m thinking of going to school to be a nail tech… perhaps
I have been saying this for years we need to support each other . I would love for Memphis to have one and my plans are to one day be on this list. #girlboss
How do we update this list? Delanes natural nails (San Leandro, CA)
Do you just of any black-owned nail salons in the Phoenix, AZ area?!
Yep! https://www.deeplyrootedaz.com/services
Need black owned nail salons in Groton, CT Norwich CT and New London CT.
Z Luxury – http://www.zluxurybrand.com – West Hartford, CT is the closest we’ve found so far.
Any blacked owned in Bridgeport, CT
Hammer and Nails is no longer black owned. It was sold recently to John Choi.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-himi-hammer-and-nails-john-choi-20180615-htmlstory.html#
The former Los Angeles/ Melrose location is still black owned and is now called The Nail Lounge for Men.
https://www.vagaro.com/thenailloungeformen/
My son and husband and son went today and service was excellent!
Thanks for that info, Dee!
We need some in Orlando, FL.
How much money does it take a create a shop? I’m in Orlando
Kreations by Kiki in Durham NC and Azia B’s Salon Nails in Raleigh NC
Thanks!
Xanevia Nails Salon & Spa, Alpharetta, GA 100% black owned and operated. We look forward to serving you!
How about Tacoma (not Seattle), Washington? I’ve been going to a place for 10 years and they are good…sometimes the new staff are a little stubborn but I would like to support a shop, mobile or home based African-American business (no dogs) in the community.
Are there any black owned salons near Sugarland or Katy/ Richmond area? Or even in Houston? New to the area and would love to support!
No one knows of any shops near the Katy or Houston area?
If you guys find any in golden triangle, that would be excellent!
I have been looking for a black nail tech in the Fort Lauderdale area for over 1 yr now still no luck. Please please if anybody know of anyone. I do my nails sparingly and that is because I really don’t want to support those professionals that look like me..
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