Pony Studios
Congrats to Pony Studios, who will be using grant funds to develop a line of sustainable, eco-friendly hairdresser tools (i.e. cutting razors, etc.) to sell to their dynamic hairdresser community. 100% of the profits earned from product sales will be donated to Urban Compassion Project, which connects the Oakland and broader Bay Area community with their unhoused neighbors through weekly cleanups, rebuilding trust while discouraging illegal dumping. This ties Pony’s beauty ethos to environmental stewardship.
We’re giving away $20,000
We’ve seen firsthand how salon and spa owners not only want to beautify the lives of their clients and grow profitable businesses, but they also care deeply about the wellbeing of their communities and want to make a larger impact.
This is why we created the Do Something Beautiful Grant, a do-good grant program where eligible businesses apply and compete for a $20,000 grant to execute on their proposed community initiative.
Participants can use grant money to beautify a local park, fund a philanthropic cause, or something far more creative! We've seen beauty businesses offer hair loss support to cancer patients, free barbering services to unhoused communities, free mastectomy tattoos, and more.
Meet the top 30 finalists
Shag Salon
The Foster Alliance: Supporting Arizona children in foster care by providing their essential needs.
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La Bella Vita Medi Spa Inc.
Free Tattoo Removal: Supporting individuals moving on from painful pasts by offering free tattoo removal.
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Austin Curls
Shear Impact Project: Providing free cosmetology education to underserved young people.
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Muskoka Aesthetics
Education & Professional Development for Aspiring Beauty Professionals: Supporting deserving students.
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A Wellness Day Spa
Hospice Care Massages: Offering free services to individuals at the end of life and their family members.
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Steller Hair Company
The Red Chair Project: Offering free services to those experiencing homelessness and other haircut barriers.
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IV & Wellness MedSpa
RPOR Drop-In Center: A safe place providing essential care and support for victims of human trafficking.
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Ardor+Grit Salon and Lounge
Hair Extension Scholarships: Supporting women who experienced hair loss following cancer treatment.
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bloom beauty bar
Bloomstock: Bringing together local musicians, artists, and small businesses to support the Back Bay Wildlife.
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Glow Laser Aesthetics
Erase the Hate: An in-house mission to remove hate-related tattoos, $200K+ services donated to date.
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Bombshells Hair Studio
A Wig’s Story: Offering free high-quality wigs and professional hair services to those experiencing hair loss.
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Body & Face By Kristin
Livingston County Health Department WIC program: Offering free services to underprivileged new moms.
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exhalo Spa
Specialized Oncology Spa & Salon Treatments: Offering free services to cancer patients and their caregivers.
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Bohemian Aesthetic Atelier
Restorative Beauty Initiative: Offering free paramedical tattoos to support healing from medical challenges.
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Sugarmoon
The Bill 7 Award: Providing scholarships to enrich the lives of LGBT2SQ students in financial need.
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Waxtique Studio
Pardon My Mental: An in-house initiative improving access to mental health services in the community.
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For the Culture Beauty Supply
Texture Love Youth Hair Care Workshop: Helping the community love & care for their natural textures.
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WishLane
Support for Cancer Patients & Survivors: Offering free services to individuals during and after treatment.
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Cape Cod Nail Co.
Colors for Causes: Creating a nail polish line to support local nonprofits and charitable causes.
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Modele Med Spa
A Day of Care and Compassion: Promoting the well-being and self-care of low-income & homeless individuals.
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Papillon Medical
Narrow Road Home: A fundraiser & opportunity to raise awareness about challenges women in recovery face.
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Shameless Aesthetics
Supporting Women Who Have Faced Cancer: Offering free healing treatments to aid in post-cancer recovery.
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Pony Studios
Pony Studios’ Eco-Friendly Beauty: Supporting the Urban Compassion Project (UCP) with eco-friendly tools.
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San Diego Lashes
Lash Out at Cancer: Giving women who have undergone chemotherapy a full set of eyelashes for free.
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Sanctuary Esthetics
Support for Cancer Survivors: Offering free hyper-realistic brow tattoos, areola restoration, and eyeliner.
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Ginger & Maude
Do Something Beautiful for Unhoused Community Members: Providing free haircuts through local nonprofits.
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Auroraflow
Improved Accessibility: Expanding Pay-What-You-Can Days and support to marginalized communities.
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Botanical Nail & Skin Studio
Taking Care of the Village: An initiative dedicated to giving caretakers a day of pampering and relaxation.
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Coastal Curl
Roots of Resilience: A program offering free hair care to low-income individuals working in the food supply chain.
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Spa La La Aesthetics & Wellness
Mobile Treatment Room: Bringing relaxation, healing, and self-care directly to those who need it most.
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September 9-21
September 23
How the winner was selected
Voting was open to the public September 9-21.
Only one vote per device was counted.
Only votes cast on this page were counted.
The business with the most votes was awarded the grant.