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Small Business Season 🛍️

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Dre Hill

This list is a collection of small businesses and brands compiled in preparation for holiday (and every day) shopping. Looking to shop small, independent, or local? This list will hopefully help point you in the right direction. Move over big box bra...

Sections

Accessories

Body

Books

Candles

Clothing

Dental

Accessories

This section is for businesses that specialize in jewelry and accessories. From bracelets to belts and cufflinks to cubans. Use these brands to add the final touches to your looks and turn heads in the process!

Black owned jewelry brand that offers chains, pendants, bracelets, gemstones, and watches.

HAYES CARROLL

Black, woman owned jewelry brand specializing in crystal and gemstones.

Beautiful Weirdos

Black, woman owned boutique handmade jewelry company, with pieces for every woman.

Chicks and Caboodles

Black custom beaded jewelry brand. Bracelets, anklets, bangles, and more!

treasuresbytillman - Etsy

Body

This section is for businesses and brands that specialize in bodily care. Think your body butters, lotions, cleansers, sunscreens, and more. Grab your new favorite butter, sunscreen, and self-care body products!

Black, woman owned skin and body care business. There are a number of cleaners and elixirs that work wonders.

OMRose Care

Black-founded, women led, skincare company focused on catering to the needs of people of color.

Buttah Skin

Black owned company known for its widely popular body butter and body oil colognes. Great gift for the special man in your life.

Crowned Skin

Black, woman owned business selling handcrafted, uniquely scented bath bombs and more.

JumpyJellybean Bath Bombs's Shop is Open!

Black, woman owned business specializing in body care. There’s body butters, balms, body oils, and so much more.

Beauty by J’Nelles

Books

This section is for independent bookstores. A number of these may not be local to you specifically, but I will try to diversify this section as best I can. Pick up your next read (and perhaps other things)!

Buy books online in various formats. Avoid Amazon and get your books at discounted prices. The best part? Each purchase supports the independent book store of your choice!

Bookshop.org: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

Black, woman owned bookstore in Fort Worth, TX. 17 years in business and serving the greater community.

The Dock Bookshop

Black, woman owned book store in Dallas, TX. Also a host for a number of local community events.

Home - Pan-African Connection

Candles

This section is for businesses and brands that specialize in candles and aromatics either for the home, or on the go. Add a little spice and something that smells nice to your space today!

Black owned candle company with scents for every season. In addition to the candles, they offer car diffusers and candle making workshops.

Great Divide Candle Co.

Black, woman owned business that offers creative candles, air mist, carpet fresheners, and more. In addition, candle making experiences are available as well.

Fragrances That Last CTL, LLC

Clothing

This section is for businesses that bring style to the forefront. These brands are all about fabric and fashion, often with a message or deeper meaning attached. Stock up your closet now!

Black owned fashion brand designing thoughtful pieces that help you to embrace your clarity, purpose, and style.

CLEAR INTENTIONS

Black owned fashion brand that explores the intersection of expression and cultural empowerment.

Blackdy

Black owned, African inspired clothing brand. D’IYANU is a celebration of African culture.

African Clothing at D'IYANU - African Dresses, Shirts & More

Black, woman owned clothing and skincare brand. Find stylish fashions, reasonable prices, and get a little something to keep your skin nice too.

SEWL - Stylish Items & Free Shipping! Use Live Chat to Get Styled!

Black owned clothing brand that brings elevation to urban and streetwear.

Duplé

Black owned clothing brand that invites patrons to come home through the use of clothing, style, and fashion. If you're a fan of knitwear, this brand is for you!

Chez Rien

Dental

For the businesses and brands that provide oral care and support items to keep your teeth and gums healthy and that smile pearly white! Your mouth will thank you.

Black owned oral care brand. They provide toothbrushes, mouthwash, floss, and a variety of toothpaste options.

Coral Oral

Hair Care

For businesses and brands that specialize in hair care, maintenance, and protection. This could be styling products, blow dryers, and more. Your hair will love it!

Black, woman owned hair care and body care brand most notably seen on TikTok. The hair growth oil is a constant best seller. Your mane will thank you later.

The Mane Attraction

Head Wear

For businesses and brands that specialize in head wear and head gear. Extra emphasis on brands that have head wear designed with protecting your hair in mind.

Black owned, satin lined headwear company. Founded by an HBCU grad, Shiloh is all about embracing beauty and protecting hair. There's an assortment of different beanie and cap styles.

Shilohs LLC

Black owned head wear and hair care brand contain products to protect your hair. Products include: satin lined beanies, bonnets, durags, beard bonnets, and turbans.

MNJ Sales

Black, woman owned head wear and hair care company. Satin line products that allow you to look and feel good, while protecting your hair. Products include satin lined: hoodies, hats, pillowcases, and more.

KIN Apparel Satin Lined Hoodies

Home Goods

For the brands and businesses in the market of making your home better, cleaner, and perhaps more beautiful. Get your bedding, towels, and so much more! Turn your house into a home.

Black, woman owned brand that ensures you will have a scientifically clean, beautifully designed home. From bedding and towels to storage and cleaning supplies, they're bound to have something to take your home to the next level.

Clean Design Home® | Scientifically Clean, Beautifully Designed Homes

Black owned brand supplying products made from bamboo. Get home essentials that are eco-friendly! Find paper towels, tissues, and toilet paper here!

Bamboo & Recycled Paper Products - Easy Delivery | Reel®

Scents

This section is for businesses and brands that specialize in aromas and scents for the body: colognes, perfumes, body oils, sprays, and the like. Find your new favorite pheromone!

Black owned perfume brand with scents for every one and every occasion. The staying power on the perfumes is incredible as well.

Justin B Perfume

Black owned fragrance brand with an assortment of scent profiles and selections for the savants and the casual scent lovers.

MrSmellgoodTX

Black owned business with a bunch of strong scents in the form of fragrance oils, air fresheners, and room sprays.

Home | Epic Parfum

Arabic fragrance, perfume, and oil company based in Texas. Exquisite, luxury scents and experiences: including custom scent making.

Amir Oud | House of Royal Fragrance

Toys

This section is for small businesses and brands that develop and sell toys, games, puzzles, and other fun activities for people of all ages. Find some fun for the young ones in your life!

Black owned toys and gift stop. Brick and mortar location in Yellow Springs, Ohio. We promote curiosity, exploration, discovery curiosity, joy, and connection , and broaden your perspective of the world.

Yellow Springs Toy Company

Black owned business that develops STEAM kits, puzzles, books, and games reflecting diverse cultures. We create joyful, educational experiences that center Black children while welcoming all families to explore, discover, and grow through play.

Brown Toy Box

Treats

Brands and businesses that specialize in treats and sweets: think cakes, cookies, bundts, and so much more sugary goodness. Find your new favorite baked good, you deserve a treat!

Some of the best sweets and treats I’ve had in my life. Am I biased because it’s my brother-in-law? Maybe. Are they still some of the best sweets I’ve ever had? Absolutely.

Adams Sweet Affair | Home Bakery Goods | Cakes and More | Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, TX, USA

Delicious teacakes and other sweet treats. All at exceptional prices as well. Let’s face it, you can have your cake and eat it too.

Teacakes 2Day | Tea Cakes

Undergarments

This section is for businesses and brands that prioritize undergarments, intimate items, and the like. Think underwear, lingerie, etc. Find your new favorite confidence builder and adult time booster!

Black, queer owned underwear and undergarment brand.

Welcome To M'Nihjie

Black owned business focused on premium undergarments for men and women. Features tops, underwear, and more.

Carter Wear | Official Website & Store

Must be 18+ to visit. Black owned adult intimate wear and pleasurables.

BLK-n-WLD

Black owned men’s underwear brand hoping to inspire confidence in men and promoting a positive body image.

About | HisEgo Brand