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View Full Map + All Stores →Brown Beauty Co-op
Washington, D.C.
A Black-owned beauty co-op and retail space in the heart of D.C. Curates indie Black and Brown-owned…
The Lip Bar Flagship
Detroit, MI
The flagship retail experience for Melissa Butler's The Lip Bar. Full product range, custom lip bars…
Mented Cosmetics Pop-Up
New York, NY
KJ Miller and Amanda Johnson's inclusive makeup brand holds regular pop-ups in NYC, focused on nudes…
Harlem Natural
New York, NY
A Harlem community staple stocking natural and organic beauty products, herbal wellness items, and s…
Beauty Mixtress
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's go-to boutique for natural hair products, handmade whipped butters, and artisan body care:…
Uzuri Beauty
Oakland, CA
Oakland's only dedicated Black beauty boutique. Carries a curated selection of natural and clean bea…
◆ Store Owner Resources
HOW TO OWN,
STOCK & OPERATE.
Go to Learn →◆ Open
How to Open an Indie Beauty Store
Location thesis, cost structure ($80K–$200K breakdown), lease negotiation, brand curation, and pre-open operations setup.
14 min read →◆ Stock
Buying for Your Store
Open-to-buy budgeting, going direct to brands, distributor strategy, trade shows, inventory turns, and payment terms.
11 min read →◆ Operate
Running Your Store
Gross margin targets, revenue per sq ft benchmarks, staffing ratios, monthly P&L review, and building a consulting culture.
9 min read →