Black-Owned Brands I Love & Recommend

I've been making it a point to shop with Black and woman-owned businesses for years now and would share individual finds here and there. And around the holidays, I like to put together Black-owned gift guides. But supporting Black brands and businesses should be a year-round part of our routines. So here are several Black-owned brands to support today, tomorrow, and all the days after that. I'll regularly update this post as I find new Black-owned brands I recommend.

Home

• Art by Are | prints and custom paintings available for commission
• Bespoke Binny on Etsy | African printed homegoods
• Clare Paint | paint design and custom design consultation delivered to your home
• Forvr Mood | home fragrance by Jackie Aina
• Olphactory Candles | black and white, beautifully-scented candles inspired by jazz music
• Southern Lifestyle Co | chic, duo-chrome and African printed kitchen accessories available on Amazon
• Dabira Aroma

Style

• Culture Party Props | screen printed tees influenced by Black and West African culture
• Cushnie | an ultra-feminine luxury apparel brand--also with a more affordable collection: Cushnie x Target
• Flair by Ashi | Ankara printed fashion named for Nigerian women
• Green July Creations | custom occasion wear and textile prints
• Hanifa Official | feminine, unique, upscale clothing
• Inclusive Randomness | buttons, bookmarks, and more steeped in Black culture and girl power
• Melanin Apparel | an extensive library of tanks, t-shirts, sweats, and accessories highlighting everything from icons like Nina Simone to Black 90s sitcoms
• Shop The Read | merch for the culture
• The Riva Nile Collection | handmade jewelry and wreaths
• Grass Fields
• House of Boateng
• Branded by CB
• Inclusive Randomness
• Osei Gems
• Brandon Blackwood

Beauty

• Ashley Byrd Beauty | professional makeup artist specializing in bridal glam
• Black Girl Sunscreen sunscreen with natural ingredients available at Target
• Camille Rose Naturals | natural haircare products available at retailers nationwide including Target and Amazon
• Glossed Glam Factory | luxury nail, lash, and brow bar with glamorous cocktail-themed services
• Holly Hall Supply | simple skincare developed with dermatologists
• Juvia's Place | highly-pigmented makeup palettes made to pop on brown skin
• Kurly Klips | textured clip-in hair extensions and ponytails
• Obia Naturals at Target at Sally Beauty on Amazon
• Soultri Scents
• Pat McGrath
• Fenty Beauty

Wellness

• Cardio Cards | fitness product from a female veteran to help you get fit anywhere (here's my review)
• Essential Body Bar | woman-owned spa
• Inner Me Studios | dance and fitness studio that offers private parties for birthdays, bachelorettes and more (here's my review)
• Radiant Health Mag | health and wellness-focused magazine for and by African women
• Sewncerely Dominique | custom masks, headbands, and baby products
• Spiked Spin | Brooklyn-based spin and fitness studio with really cute merch!

Wine & Spirits

• Aslina Wines | wines from South Africa's first Black woman winemaker
• Black Momma Vodka | classic and flavored vodkas
• Erma Rose Winery local (Katy, TX) winery
• McBride Sisters Wine | California and NZ wines including a subscription service and wine club
• Mixy | mobile mixology, bartending, and hookah service
• Timeless Vodka | vodka made for sipping
• Uncle Nearest | woman-owned whiskey brand in the tradition of the Black man who taught Jack Daniels how to distill it

Professionals/Services

• Adibe Law Group | criminal and personal injury attorney
• D.J. Onuaguluchi | apartment locator
• Dr. Prince Adotama | dermatologist specializing in POC skin
• Fotos by Whit | business, lifestyle, graduation & maternity photography
• Iyiola Are | Houston-area Realtor
• Pharris Photos | wedding photography and videography
• Polished Elements | upscale event planning
• Sawdust & Glitter | custom crafts, art, and design services
• The Radiant Label | luxury gift baskets
• Two More Hands Media | content management, graphics and video editing
• Prauper Studios

Experiences & Activities

• Vibe & Ride
• Love + Make
• Etta's Little Kitchen
• Paper Therapy Cards

Food Brands

• The Cookie Magnet
• The Jank
• Sienna Sauce
• A Dozen Cousins
• Kyvan
• Zach & Zoe
• Auntie I's Foods

Restaurants

• Calabash Tea & Tonic
• Chop n Blok
• Kulture
• Davis St at Hermann Park
• Lucille's
• Craft Burger Bar

Tell me your favorite Black-owned brands in the comments. And sharing is caring so be sure to pin this guide on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!