Looking for the perfect brows without the daily shaping? Treat yourself to microbladed eyebrows with these recommended spots in New Jersey! Art of the Arch82 Main St, Chatham Price: $1,100 – includes initial appointment and touchup within 4-6 weeks of the first appointment. Website: https://www.theartofthearch.com/ Fierce by SashannyJersey City Licensed esthetician Sasha will be offering microblading […]
Clean + natural skincare brands to add to your collection
It’s always important to take care your skin, from daily sunscreen usage to cleansing on a regular basis. If you’re looking to make the switch to clean/natural skincare products, look no further! We asked our readers for their clean and natural skincare brand recommendations – keep that skin glowing all year-round with these trusted brands, […]
Killah Beauty Bar, a new Jersey City salon
Carlos Sanchez is a well-known hair stylist in Jersey City. He is a young stylist, but he is no newbie in the beauty industry. I had the honor of paying him a visit at his brand new salon that just recently opened. We spoke about all things Jersey City and salons but most of all, […]
Your local gift guide for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year! Spoil your loved ones with gifts from small businesses in Jersey City. For the sexy couple that likes to spice things up We’re all adults here, and this wouldn’t be a fun gift guide if we didn’t sex it up a little bit. So let’s start this gift guide with […]
20 Black Owned Businesses to Support in Jersey City
Shop from local Black-owned businesses for everything from food to clothing. In addition to lists from previous years, here are 20 amazing Black-owned businesses in Jersey City to check out and support! Sw3at Sauna 172 Newark Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/CJvycE7DK0Q/ Sw3at Sauna is the perfect space to relax or unwind. Book a session online for an infrared […]
18 women-owned beauty and wellness businesses in Jersey City
For National Women’s Small Business Month, we’re highlighting some local women-owned businesses. Support beauty, fashion, fitness, and wellness businesses in the area owned and operated by women! This is by no means a comprehensive list of the many women-owned businesses in the area. We just wanted to highlight some of our favorites in Jersey City! […]
22 Hispanic-owned businesses to shop online
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month starting September 15th, we want to shine a light on the many creators and brands that are available to support online. Check out these 22 online shops owned by Hispanics and find some new favorite pieces! Villainous New York https://www.instagram.com/p/CE9ckcopjEO/ This prominent New York City-based company is led by […]
30 Black influencers you should follow on Instagram
Amplify Black voices and support Black artists, always. From designers to foodies, here are 30 Black influencers to follow on Instagram to add talent and taste to your feed. Arts + Creative The Creative Collective The Creative Collective NYC is a curated space for creatives of color. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
6 Black-owned skincare businesses in Jersey City
Take care of your skin while supporting local businesses! Here are some great Black-owned businesses for all your skin care needs, from masks and facials to body butters and oils. Pholk Beauty View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pholk (@pholkbeauty) Pholk Beauty offers vegan and affordable skincare products including their Teatox mask […]
Clean Beauty: Why You Should Be Buying Into It
Over the last 5 years, it feels like everybody from Kourtney Kardashian to the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners to clean beauty brands like Beautycounter are screaming down to the public from Capitol Hill about why “Clean Beauty” is so important for everyone—and their voices are only getting louder. A rise in major publications like the New York Times and Business Insider more readily educating […]
Pampering yourself at home: beauty and self-care
Since this quarantine began, I’ve made a conscious effort to up my self care routine. In a time like this we need to care for ourselves; our minds, bodies, and of course our skin! If you’ve been indoors for days now, I’m sure you’ve noticed your skin getting a little dry. You’ve probably seen a […]
5 local businesses to support – weekly business spotlight
Every week, we are highlighting 5 local businesses you can support during this time! Check them out, share with a friend. Catch up check our previous small business highlights: April 14 | April 20 If you are a local business that would like to be included, please email editor@chicpeajc.com. Ready Strong Meals View this post […]
Support local businesses, buy a gift card
Many local businesses made the difficult decision to close their doors during the pandemic. In order to continue supporting these businesses while they wait for everything to get better, consider buying a gift card to enjoy their services once this is all over. You can get gift cards from most businesses, and many of them […]
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Find something fun to do this weekend in the area! Thursday Treebath Outdoor Program August 1 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Morris Canal Treebath’s Scandinavian-outdoor program is expanding to Jersey City! There’ll be a $30 trial class at Morris Canal this Thursday, as well as August 20 and August 24. Event Details Cocktails Under […]
Uni K Wax Studios
I’m Jewish, half-Moroccan Israeli. So let’s just say waxing is a big part of my monthly beauty maintenance. Uni K Wax is a franchise from Miami that recently opened in Jersey City. People in Miami really know how to take care of themselves, so I knew they’d be the real deal. Uni K Wax not […]
Holiday Gift Guide for Every Person in your Life
The holidays are creeping up, and time is running out to get those gifts. If you’re stumped on what to get your best friend or you can’t even think of where to begin shopping for your mom, we’ve got you covered! The Fashionista Treat your fashion-forward friend to a shopping spree in Downtown Jersey City. […]
Local Businesses to Support on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is on November 24th! A bunch of small businesses in Jersey City are throwing events and having sales for the day, and we have a few underrated or recently opened shops in the area. Don’t know where to start? We have you covered! Shop local, stock up on some goodies, and get […]
Top 20 New Businesses on Central Avenue
We’ve talked about some of the longstanding businesses on Central Ave, now let’s discuss the new businesses that bring energy and excitement to the neighborhood! Did you know that over a third of the businesses on Central Ave weren’t here 5 years ago? The faces on the Avenue are always changing as the community continues […]
Glorgeous
A few months ago, I was invited to my friend and business partner’s store The Clearport to speak in front of a class of Saint Peter’s University students about entrepreneurship. Many of the students in this class already had their own businesses in the works. Ahmed Zoghpy came up to me to tell me about […]
Top 10 Things to Do this Weekend
In the blink of an eye, November is coming to a close and December is around the corner. Here are some events to help you kick off the month! You can also look through our Event Calendar for other options. Featured Event Karaoke Champs November 30 @ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM Doshe BBQ, 8 […]