Explore Black-owned beauty and spa services in Rochester, NY, including hair salons, barbers, estheticians, nail technicians, massage therapists, tattoo artists, and beauty professionals serving Monroe County.
Find your next beauty or self-care appointment
Whether you need a silk press, loc maintenance, a fresh cut, a facial, nails, massage therapy, makeup services, or a custom tattoo, this directory helps you find Black-owned beauty professionals in the Rochester area. Browse the listings below to compare specialties, locations, booking details, business hours, and contact information before you schedule.
Browse beauty and spa categories
- Hair Salons
- Barber Shops
- Estheticians & Facials
- Nail Salons & Nail Technicians
- Massage Therapists
- Tattoo Artists
Before you book
- Review the provider’s service menu, portfolio, booking process, location, and cancellation policy.
- For hair and skin services, ask whether the provider specializes in your hair texture, skin concern, desired style, or treatment.
- For appointments with a longer service time, confirm pricing, deposits, preparation requirements, and aftercare before booking.
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8 Listings
Hair Salons
Explore Black hair salons in Rochester, NY that specialize in caring for natural hair, relaxed hair, and protective styles for Black women, men, and children. From African hair salons and braiding studios to Black-owned salons offering silk presses, trims, cuts, color, sew-ins, and extensions, these stylists understand coils, curls, and kinks at every stage of your hair journey. If you searched for Black hair salons near me, Black hair salons Rochester NY, natural hair salon for Black women, or a hair stylist near me for Black hair, this page is built to help you quickly find the right chair. You will see local Black-owned salons, natural hair specialists, braiding salons in Rochester, NY, and stylists who focus on healthy hair care, so you are not guessing whether they truly know how to work with textured hair. This category is dedicated to hair services only, keeping it separate from <a href="https://blackownedinrochester.com/listing-category/beauty-salons-rochester-ny/">beauty salons</a> and beauty supply stores, so you can go straight to the professionals who wash, treat, and style Black hair every day.
7 Listings
Beauty Salons
Black-owned beauty salons in Rochester, NY include lash specialists and businesses offering makeup and esthetic services.
The local services include lash extensions and makeup artistry. Other businesses combine nails with waxing and facials, giving the salon landscape a mix of specialist practices and businesses with several beauty services.
Salon spaces vary as well. A business offering private suites for beauty professionals is represented alongside individual salons and a lash-focused beauty lounge. Each business has its own combination of services and practitioners.
4 Listings
Massage & Spa Services
Black-owned massage therapy practices in Rochester, NY. The therapists listed here work in settings from dedicated wellness centers to private studios, and their specialties vary, so check each listing for the modalities offered. Some practices focus on therapeutic and rehabilitative work, others on relaxation and stress relief.
When you book, ask about session lengths, whether the therapist is licensed in New York State, and what to expect at your first visit if you are new to massage. If you're dealing with an injury or a chronic issue, tell them up front so they can tell you whether their training fits your needs. Gift certificates are worth asking about around the holidays.
4 Listings
Estheticians
Black Estheticians, African American estheticians, and esthetic businesses in Rochester, NY and Monroe County, NY
2 Listings
Nail Salons
Nail techs and nail studios in Rochester, NY offering manicures, pedicures, acrylics, and custom nail art. Some work from dedicated studios, others share space inside beauty shops, and a few also offer lash services, so a single stop can cover a full set plus brows. Every listing carries contact details.
Availability depends on the tech: many book by appointment only, and others leave room for walk-ins. Message ahead about your design ideas and send reference photos if you have them, since custom sets take longer than a basic manicure. If you have a date in mind, a wedding or a prom, book early; Rochester's busiest techs fill their calendars weeks out.
2 Listings
Medical Spas (Med Spa)
Black-owned medical spas (med spa) in Rochester, NY, medical spa in Rochester NY, and the greater Rochester area (Monroe County)
2 Listings
Makeup Artists
Black makeup Artists and Black owned makeup Artist businesses in Rochester, NY serving Monroe county ny
1 Listing
Barber Shops
Find Black barber shops in Rochester, NY for precision cuts, fades, shape-ups, and full grooming services. From classic barbershops offering hot towel shaves and beard trims to modern grooming parlors specializing in designs and maintenance, these Black barbers are experts in afro-textured hair for men and boys. Whether you are looking for an African American barber shop near you, a Black barber in Greece or Henrietta, or simply a “Black barbershop near me,” this page connects you to the right chair. Discover top-rated Black-owned barber shops that provide not just a haircut, but the community, culture, and sharp lineup you expect. Stop guessing and book with a professional who knows your hair texture and style.
0 Listings
Tattoo Shops
Black tattoo artists and studios in Rochester, NY. Each shop has its own style strengths, so look through artist portfolios in the listings before you choose who to contact. The studios here range from collectives to independent artists, and the right match usually comes down to whose work fits the piece you want.
When you book, ask about consults, deposit requirements, and aftercare instructions. Studios set their own policies on walk-ins versus appointments, so check the listing or call ahead. If you're planning a first tattoo, ask about the artist's experience with the style you want and how they price custom pieces; it makes the consult go smoother.
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