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ABOUT THE BLACK JOY PROJECT

As of August 18th, 2023, this project has come to a close. We were able to raise a total of $95 and send out a total of 15 sets. Funds were used to cover the cost of shipping and the rest went to support the labor of the organizer, Sakile Broomes.

To continue supporting Sakile and BlaqueX Nail Art, please feel free to spread the word about her work, check out her online shop and/or donate.

VENMO

CASHAPP

GOFUNDME

The Black Joy Project is a free press on distribution program started by Sakile Broomes in 2020 in response to the pandemic and social turmoil of that time. With the help of donations, Sakile was able to send out 6 free press on sets to Black folx.

This year Sakile has collaborated with five nail artists to expand the reach of this project. Read more about the artists who have helped make this project a reality here.

This is a US based project but if you are a Black person located outside of the US and are interested in receiving a free set, please join the waitlist and Sakile will contact the nail artist for the sets you are interested in and see if it is possible for them to mail you a set.

Below are the sets available and ways to donate.

DONATE

REQUEST A SET

THE SETS

As of August 18th, 2023, this project has come to a close. All sets have been claimed.

Request a set by joining the waitlist below. Each set is 1 of 1 . Shape and length are as pictured unless otherwise stated. Please indicate your first and second choice. Please be mindful that these free sets are for self-identified black folx. This project relies on your integrity.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 24. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 24. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 24. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 22. No sizing needed. Shape and length may vary.

AVAILABLE

This is a set of 22. No sizing needed. Shape and length may vary.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 22. No sizing needed. Shape and length may vary.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 22. No sizing needed. Shape and length may vary.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 18. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 18. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 20. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 20. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 12. No sizing needed. Please note that the set received will not be this exact design but will be inspired by this.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 12. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 24. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 24. No sizing needed.

This set is no longer available.

This is a set of 24. No sizing needed.

SPONSOR BLACK JOY

This project is made possible by your donations. Please consider sponsoring a set and supporting the work of each nail artist. Some nail artists have requested not to receive donations but please find the information below for those that could use your support. The suggested donation amount is $65 USD to cover the cost of materials and shipping but anything is welcome. Thank you!

You may donate directly to the artist of your choice or send your donation to me to be distributed amongst the artists.

ORGANIZER DONATION LINKS

SAKILE (BLAQUEX) - VENMO

SAKILE (BLAQUEX) - CASHAPP

ARTISTS' DONATION LINKS

SHANI (HAPPY HANDS) - VENMO

ELSIE (BE ELSIE BUB NAILZ) - PAYPAL

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

ELSIE (she/they)

Hey! My name’s Elsie, I’m a Nail Artist working in Cardiff, Wales. I came into this business because I love being creative and I love sharing my passion for nails!
I believe getting your nails done is a gorgeous act of self care and self love; and the Black Joy Project is such a fantastic way to share that love.

SHANI (she/her)

Peace! I’m Shani, Pro Nail Painter @happyhandsnyc. I like to make hands happy with fun high-quality manicures at my private nail studio in Brooklyn NYC. My hobbies include oiling my cuticles, chatting about nail health, painting press-on nails, and hydrating. Catch me outside.

BRITT (she/her)

I love to spread joy through nails! I am an award-winning nail artist in Bethel, CT- about 90 minutes from NYC. I’m obsessed with abstract art, I love the social aspect of nail appointments and the nail community, and I love babes supporting babes! You can read more about my work at www.britthiggins.com

MISLAEIDYS (she/her)

Magical Nail Witch🔮🧿

To learn more about Misleidys take a look at this interview here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=THL2xvIA6ug

VICTORIA (she/her)

Sydney-based nail artist Victoria Houllis first fell in love with all things nails early in life, rearranging her mum's nail tech's kit into colour order during her home visits. By high-school, she was collecting nail magazines from Kinokuniya and at 16 she bought her very first gel lamp.

In 2015, while studying journalism, she completed a gel course so she could finally get her hands on professional nail products. After practicing on friends and family and getting a few editorials under her belt, Victoria created the Mannequin Hands Instagram. She began taking clients after work in her home studio and soon requests turned from just friends, to friends of friends, to total strangers.

In 2019, she left her role as a marketing manager to pursue her love of nails full time. Since then she's had the pleasure of doing nails for Dua Lipa, M.I.A and Shy Girl. Victoria has had her work featured in Vogue, Paper Magazine, Oyster, Stylist and Acclaim.

SAKLE (she/her)

Sakile is a Bronx-based nail artist with roots in Barbados. She has been a licensed nail technician since 2017 and currently creates hand-painted press on nails and sustainable nail care products. Her work is inspired by her love for Black culture and Black spirituality. With this brand, Sakile hopes to highlight the importance of radical self-care and communal care as an act of love for people of color.

ABOUT THE BLACK JOY PROJECT

THE SETS

SPONSOR BLACK JOY

ORGANIZER DONATION LINKS

ARTISTS' DONATION LINKS

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

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