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Learn to Make Cosmetics Class

by | Friday, June 10, 2022 | 0 comment(s)
Want to learn to make cosmetics

Register for class today! Many of you know that we have been making handcrafted soap and other cosmetics for over 19 years now and we have leaned a thing or two about the cosmetic industry in this time. In the beginning we didn't always make our product from scratch. It was around 2005 when my husband Timothy suggested that we start formulating our own products. When you formulate your own products it gives you a since of pride and accomplishment. Formulating your own product will...

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Advanced Certified Soapmakers

by | Saturday, February 26, 2022 | 0 comment(s)

Advanced Certified Soapmaker While growing up people often ask, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” I can almost guarantee you that becoming a soapmaker is not at the top of the professional list!Back in 2003 when Urban Essence Salon & Spa (UESS) was born, adding soap to the product line up was never a consideration. Realizing that our customers wanted soap, it was added to expand our product offerings, however at that time it was melt and pour soap. Realizing that our customers wanted...

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Urban Essence is Featured in the Indie Business Network Blog

by | Monday, February 21, 2022 | 0 comment(s)
Black History Month

It brings us great joy to be one of the 4 Black-Owned family businesses featured the latest Indie Business Network blog post. For a number of years we have been members of the Indie Business Network. As we built our handcrafted bath & body business over the years IBN has offered us the coaching and resources we needed to learn the specific skills to be confident and operate in the bath & body industry. IBN is a professional business organization geared to helping small...

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Nice Things Handmade Boutique and Gallery

by | Monday, December 21, 2020 | 0 comment(s)
New Retail Location

We are pleased to announce that you can now find your favorite gourmet luxury handcrafted soap in Nice Things Handmade! Fragrances currently available are Lavender & Herb, Oatmeal, Milk & Honey, Sunflower & Calendula, Frankincense & Myrrh and Peppermint. Opening just over 10 years ago they have gained notoriety in the community they serve. Nice Things Handmade offers a large assortment of handmade gift items that have been sourced from talented artists within the community. You will find...

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