HOUSTON – Beauty supply stores are a staple in Black communities around America and right here in Houston. Though they cater to the hair and cosmetic needs of Black women, very few of the beauty supply stores are Black-owned. Ford and his business partner, Randy Shelby, opened The Black Store: Beauty Supply Experience in January 2020. They are the latest in a trend of Black entrepreneurs trying to create a shift in ownership in the beauty supply industry. In an addition to an assortment of beauty products, you’ll also find beauty services at The Black Store, like Heiress Nail Spa.