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Find Black Nails started with a simple frustration: why is it so hard to find a Black-owned nail salon? We built the answer — a free, nationwide directory dedicated entirely to celebrating and connecting Black-owned nail businesses with the customers who want to support them.

Black women in a nail salon
500+
Salons Listed
40+
States Covered
12K+
Monthly Visitors
100%
Black-Owned
Our Mission

Make Black-Owned Beauty Easy to Find

Black-owned nail salons are thriving — but they're often invisible on the platforms that dominate search. Customers who want to support Black businesses have to work too hard to find them. We're fixing that.

Our mission is to close the discovery gap. Every salon listed on Find Black Nails gets a professional profile, real customer reviews, and a direct connection to a community that's actively looking to support Black-owned businesses.

And it's always free — because economic empowerment shouldn't come with a subscription fee.

22
2022

Find Black Nails founded in Atlanta, GA with 12 salons.

23
2023

Expanded to 15 cities. Reached 100 verified listings.

24
2024

Launched mobile-optimized search and review system.

25
2025

Crossed 500 listings across 40+ states.

26
2026

New platform launch — faster search, richer profiles, and free tools for salon owners.

What We Stand For

Our Values

Community First

Every decision we make centers the Black community — both the salon owners building their dreams and the customers who want to support them.

Visibility Matters

Black-owned businesses are often overlooked by mainstream platforms. We exist to change that — one listing, one booking, one loyal customer at a time.

Excellence in Beauty

Black nail technicians are among the most talented and creative in the industry. We celebrate their artistry and help them get the recognition they deserve.

The People Behind It

Meet the Team

Imani Clarke

Imani Clarke

Founder & CEO

Former nail tech turned entrepreneur. Imani built Find Black Nails after struggling to find Black-owned salons when she moved to a new city.

Deja Washington

Deja Washington

Head of Community

Deja leads outreach to salon owners nationwide, helping them get listed and grow their customer base through the platform.

Marcus Reid

Marcus Reid

Lead Engineer

Marcus built the platform from the ground up with a focus on accessibility, speed, and making it easy for salon owners to manage their listings.

Join the Movement

Whether you're a customer looking to support Black-owned beauty or a salon owner ready to grow — you belong here.