From rich neutrals to bold pops of color, these Black-owned nail polish brands are redefining clean, cruelty-free beauty.
Each offers vegan, toxin-free formulas that celebrate creativity, culture, and conscious self-expression, proving that style and sustainability can shine together.
Habit Cosmetics
Created by Aja Frierson, Habit Cosmetics offers vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably packaged polishes infused with natural ingredients like myrrh extract for stronger nails.
9th & Maxwell
This brand offers non-toxic lacquers focused on wellness and community. Its versatile color range celebrates confidence and self-care.
People of Color Beauty
Founded by Jacqueline Carrington, this brand was created to complement brown skin tones often overlooked in the nail industry. Its “10-free” lacquers are richly pigmented, long-lasting, and designed to celebrate culture and confidence.
Mischo Beauty
Founded by chemist Kitiya Mischo King, Mischo Beauty merges luxury and safety with 10-free polishes known for their elegant packaging and salon-quality performance.
Pear Nova
Based in Chicago and founded by Rachel James. The vegan, 10-free brand offers stunning polishes and gels that merge luxury with modern minimalism.
Cracked Polish
An indie favorite known for expressive shades and witty color names. Each polish is 10-free, vegan, and cruelty-free — perfect for those who love creative, statement nails.
Mented Cosmetics
Known for redefining nude shades for every skin tone, Mented Cosmetics also offers a vegan and cruelty-free nail collection with timeless, universally flattering tones that complement deeper complexions.
Janet & Jo.
Founded by Karen Young, Janet & Jo. offers nail lacquers inspired by family, travel, and heritage. Each polish is vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without harmful chemicals.
