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Cosmetic Servies

Queer-Owned Cosmetic Businesses in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont

This page highlights queer-owned and operated cosmetic businesses in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Whether you're looking for salons, tattoo and piercing shops, nail studios, or makeup and skin care services, you'll find a variety of queer-owned cosmetic businesses in each state.

How to Navigate: Click on the states below to access our directory of queer-owned cosmetic businesses:

Our directories are organized by state and business type, making it easy to find the queer-owned cosmetic services you need. These pages are continually updated with new businesses added regularly!

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Blackroom

Boston, Massachusetts 

Inclusive Business - Salon

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Blackroom is an inclusive salon in Boston, Massachusetts. The salon is a safe space for anyone looking to get their hair done, welcoming all regardless of gender, race, sexuality, or disability. They believe everyone deserves to have great hair and are constantly striving to do better and be better!

Hair by Christine

Somerville, Massachusetts 

Inclusive Business - Salon

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Hair by Christine is an inclusive hair salon in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Mystic Valley Salon

Malden, Massachusetts 

Inclusive Business - Salon

Mystic Valley Salon

Mystic Valley Salon is an inclusive salon in Malden, Massachusetts. The team at Mystic Valley is passionate about providing a welcoming and accepting environment for their community. They support the inclusion and well-being of their customers, employees, and the broader community. Mystic Valley Salon is proud to be the first Safe Space for LGBTQIA+ communities in Malden and Greater Boston.

Salon 241 

Northampton, Massachusetts 

Queer Owned - Salon

Salon 241

Salon 241 is a queer-owned hair salon in Northampton, Massachusetts.

The Beauty Parlor

Watertown, Massachusetts 

Inclusive Business - Salon

The Beauty Parlor

The Beauty Parlor is an inclusive hair salon in Watertown, Massachusetts. Specializing in precision cutting, smoothing treatments, extensions, natural textures, and styling for all genders.

The Texture Temple With Many

Watertown, Massachusetts 

Queer Owned - Salon

The Texture Temple With Many

A queer-owned salon in Watertown, Massachusetts. The Texture Temple With Many is proudly Queer Afrolatino-owned and dedicated to embracing the diversity and beauty of curly hair. 

Textured Petite

Westborough, Massachusetts

Inclusive Business - Salon

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Textured Petite hair studio is an inclusive salon in Westborough, Massachusetts. They offer a safe space where craft hairdressing and sustainable practice meet. It is a private one-on-one experience that is LGBTQ+ welcoming and covid cautious.

The Punk Pixie

Hyannis, Massachusetts

Queer Owned - Salon

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The Punk Pixie is a queer-owned hair salon in Hyannis, Massachusetts. 

 

Tori (they/them) brings ten years of industry experience, from fast-paced salons and upscale weddings to intricate color blending and mullet shaves. The Punk Pixie specializes in alternative styling, taking a well-rounded, educated approach to deliver exceptional results every time.

Liz Washer

Holyoke, Massachusetts 

Queer Owned - Makeup Artist Business

Liz Washer

Liz Washer is a queer makeup artist in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Professional makeup artistry for commercial print and video, fashion, weddings and events, grooming, and personal consultations.

Makeup By Kadasia

Leominster, Massachusetts 

Queer Owned - Makeup Artist Business

Makeup By Kadasia

Makeup By Kadasia is a queer-owned business that offers makeup beauty services. Creating flawless, timeless looks for your special day.

Jordyn Klegraefe - Makeup Artist

Boston, Massachusetts 

Queer Owned - Makeup Artist Business

Jordyn Klegraefe

Specializing in soft glam bridal makeup, Jordyn is a licensed esthetician and professional makeup artist
serving the New England Area.

MC Beauty LLC

Holyoke, Massachusetts 

Inclusive Business - Nail Artist

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MC Beauty LLC is an inclusive nail artistry business in Holyoke, Massachusetts. 

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing

Northampton, Easthampton, and Boston, Massachusetts 

Queer Owned - Tattoo & Piercing Shop

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing

Lucky’s Tattoo and Piercing is a queer-owned tattoo and piercing shop in Massachusetts. They are operated with the goal of being welcoming, safe, and accessible to everyone.

Intuition Art Collective

Cromwell, Connecticut

Queer Owned - Tattoo & Piercing Shop 

Intuition Art Collective

Intuition Tattoo and Art Collective is a queer-owned tattoo and piercing shop in Cromwell, Connecticut. 

Green Lotus Salon and Wellness

Cromwell, Connecticut

Queer Owned - Salon

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Green Lotus Salon is a queer-owned and cruelty-free, clean-air salon dedicated to the health & wellness of our guests & staff in Cromwell, Connecticut.

Disco Baby Hair

North Haven, Connecticut

Queer Owned - Salon

Disco Baby Hair

Disco Baby Hair is a queer-owned salon in North Haven, Connecticut and is your go-to spot for alternative hair! 

Tend Hair Studio

Portland, Maine

Queer Owned - Salon

Tend Hair Studio - Boston Queers

Tend Hair Studio is a queer-owned salon in Portland, Maine. 

Shawn the Hairsmith54

Presque Isle, Maine

Inclusive Business - Hair Stylist

Shawn the Hairsmith54 - Queer Owned Salon Boston

Shawn the Hairsmith54 is an inclusive hair stylist in Maine.

Alisha Cratty - Makeup Artist

Maine 

Queer Owned - Makeup Artist Business

Alisha Cratty

Alisha is a queer makeup artist and photographer based in New England.

The Holistic Skin Studio

Biddeford, Maine 

Queer Owned - Holistic Esthetician Business

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The Holistic Skin Studio is a queer-owned holistic esthetician business in Biddeford, Maine. 

Frog & Fern Tattoo

Windham, Maine 

Queer Owned - Tattoo Studio

Frog & Fern Tattoo

Frog and Fern is a queer and trans owned private tattoo studio based just 20 minutes outside Portland in Windham Maine.

Feather & Stone Boutique Salon

Greenland, New Hampshire

Queer Owned - Salon

Feather & Stone Boutique Salon - Boston Queers

Feather & Stone Boutique Salon is a queer-owned salon and resale boutique in Greenland, New Hampshire.

Salon 94 & Barber Co.

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Queer Owned - Salon

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A queer-owned salon and barbershop located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

Angela's Cut Above

Greenland, New Hampshire

Inclusive Business - Salon

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Angela's Cut Above is an inclusive salon in Greenland, New Hampshire. Their mission is to create a long-lasting impression of loving how you feel when you leave their salon. Angela's Cut Above is also a gender neutral shop. 

Foxglove Hair Studio

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Inclusive Business - Salon

Foxglove Hair Studio

Foxglove Hair Studio is an inclusive salon in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They provide a safe gender neutral space. All are welcome.

Lisa Church Electrolysis

Concord, New Hampshire

Queer Owned - Hair Removal Service

Lisa Church Electrolysis - Boston Queers

Lisa Church Electrolysis is a queer-owned business that offers hair removal services. Helping all genders with Electrolysis, IPL Laser hair removal, Photo-Rejuvenation and classic skincare.

Pin Up Hair Salon

Dover, New Hampshire

Inclusive Business - Salon

Pin Up Hair Salon - Boston Queers

Pin Up Hair Salon is an inclusive and welcoming hair salon in Dover, New Hampshire.

Just Calm Down Skin & Nail Studio

Kingston, New Hampshire

Inclusive Business - Nail Studio

Just Calm Down Skin & Nail Studio - Boston Queers

An inclusive nail studio located in the heart of Exeter, New Hampshire. Offering facials, waxing, peels, lash lifts, lash and brow tints, body contouring/shaping, mani/pedi.

Space Salon

Warren, Rhode Island

Inclusive Business - Salon

Space Salon

Space Salon is an inclusive salon in Warren, Rhode Island. They strive to create a unique salon experience that embraces the elements of art and design to inspire bespoke hair unique to you.

Crone Collective

Burlington, Vermont

Queer Owned - Tattoo Studio 

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Crone Collective is a queer-owned Tattoo studio in Burlington, Vermont. They are collectively owned and operated, which means each artist keeps their money instead of paying a percentage to a shop owner.

Vermont Custom Tattoo & Piercing

Burlington, Vermont

Queer Owned - Tattoo & Piercing Shop

Vermont Custom Tattoo & Piercing - Boston Queers

Vermont Custom Tattoo & Piercing is a queer-owned tattoo studio in Burlington, Vermont. 

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