pgh queer-owned businesses
If you’re a member of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA2S+ community and would like to have your business added, DM @queer.pittsburgh on Instagram with a short description of what you’re up to, the website/account/contact info that you’d like to have linked, and a photo that you’d like to represent your business!
free will health & wellness
trans-owned and -affirming personal training and health coaching business on baum blvd.
@freewillpgh on instagram or visit their website
sanctuary pittsburgh
“sanctuary pittsburgh is a lgbtq+ and woman owned tattoo parlor and vintage shop. our mission is to reclaim our bodies as sacred spaces while creating art and self-love by offering a safe, private environment for anyone regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.”
@sanctuary.pgh on instagram or visit their website
sleepy hollow handmade
“sleepy hollow handmade is an lgbtq-owned business specializing in handcrafted, vegan soaps and body care based in pittsburgh, pa. we love using fun, vibrant colors, funky designs, and fragrances that are anything but sleepy.”
@sleepyhollowhandmade on instagram, or visit their website
MADKAT STUDIOS
madkat studios is a queer-owned art studio and gallery operated by mary kate noonan and madeleine boucher. they exhibit local and emerging artists of all mediums and host events and workshops for all ages.
“we provide opportunities to local artists through exhibitions, vending events, and online sales. we believe in making art accessible for all, make an appointment to come down and see us!”
@madkatstudios on instagram, or visit their website
the bearded iris
“pittsburgh-based floral design studio specializing in everyday arrangements, special occasions, small weddings, dried floral decor, workshops, and more. we are inspired by the beauty of the natural world, and use local flowers when in season. eco-friendly practices are employed as much as possible to ensure minimal impact on the environment. the bearded iris is a proud member of the lgbtqia+ community, and I strive to create an inclusive, welcoming space for my clients of all races, religions, sexual orientations and gender identities.”
@thebeardedirisfloral on instagram, or visit their website
aurora dawning, tarot reader
aurora dawning offers evolutionary astrology birth charts and planetary analyses, one-on-one tarot consultations, tarot readings for public and private events, and workshops and class facilitations. some of her topic/curriculum options include shadow work, mediumship, and connecting with ancestors.
@auroradawning on instagram, or visit her website
scentciety LLC
“candles, wax melts. toxin, paraben, phthalate-free. hand-poured in pittsburgh, all scents created equal”
email: scentciety@gmail.com
@scentcietyllc on instagram or visit their linktree
maude’s paperwing gallery / harold’s haunt
maude’s paperwing gallery/harold’s haunt is a queer/woman-owned small business in millvale. this witch supply and lgbtqia2s+ gift shop is a healing space for community as well as a store to find crystals, stickers, cards, candles and more. visit their website to see their upcoming community events.
@queerwitches on instagram, or visit their website.
mims ceramics
“mims ceramics is a Black and queer owned handmade home goods brand founded by nola mims. they offer a variety of home goods, including bowls, waterpieces, and other smoking accessories. all pieces are made with high-quality stoneware clay and food safe glazes to ensure a long lasting addition to your home.” they also host workshops.
@mimsceramics on instagram, or visit their website
Lofty pursuits | photography
@myloftypursuits on instagram
gaiascape
“ecological gardening and biocentric landscape designs based in the city of pittsburgh pa. focusing on native and edible landscapes / no space is too small to have an impact, and I use sustainable, low disturbance methods to allow our spaces to heal”
@gaiascapepgh on instagram or visit their linktree
rebel razor pgh
devan mcmahon is a barber and cosmetologist who centers gender-affirming haircuts, beauty, and personal care. devan has a private safe-space studio at 2343 smallman st, suite 12B where she specializes in beard services (straight razor shaves, beard conditioning treatments), short cuts, long cuts, facials, conditioning treatments, eyebrow waxing, and color services, all while prioritizing inclusivity and your comfort. she also carries verb products, a gender-neutral haircare line that’s passionate about being accessible (prices kept at $20!). support this 5-star reviewed, queer- and woman-owned business by following @rebelrazorpgh on instagram and booking with devan.
review from client: “i’ve been coming to devan for a little over a year. she’s always so welcoming when i come for my appointments. i’m a lesbian who gets a bald fade, and devan always does a great job—I regularly get compliments. she has an inclusive environment for her clients no matter their gender identity and she’s always easy to talk to.”
embodied spirit -integrated bodywork
“queer-owned, body-affirming safe space. when our mind, body and spirit is connected, we feel a greater sense of wellbeing. the stress of life often leaves us feeling disconnected and out of sorts. by receiving integrated bodywork, which is a practice of combining various massage techniques with energy work, we address the mind, body, and spirit, creating a holistic approach that will allow for reconnection, bringing you back home to yourself.”
located at 700 trenton ave
Paige Besse | HAIR STYLIST
Paige (they/them) recently opened their own salon, The Fairy House, at the Sola Salons in Ross Park Mall! It’s accessible on the bus lines and a private space that welcomes everyone. They’re eco-friendly (recycling up to 95% of all of their salon waste) and their products are sustainably sourced and cruelty free!
book an appointment here
@moonthehairfairy on instagram
EMMANUELLE CERAMICS LLC
“a transformative ceramics residency in japan reignited her passion for ceramics and deepened her commitment to exploring her identity as a queer, Black, female artist. drawing inspiration from her mother’s fondness for gardening, lace, and fabrics, emmanuelle developed a profound interest in fabric, its legacy, and narratives, culminating in her current collection of lace-textured ceramic pieces”
plates, vases/floral items, bowls, cups, and more!
@emmanuellewambach on instagram or visit her linktree
pocalyptic
emerson forman is a nonbinary illustrator and maker in pittsburgh. he makes prints, paintings, stickers, magnets and more.
@pocalyptic on instagram or visit his website
HIGU ROSE
“based in fiction and autobiography, higu’s work focuses on experiences of being black, queer/trans, and a little bonkers. higu's narratives are a constant endeavor to understand the self and society, with a snarling desire to love and live.” higu sells zines, apparel, stickers and more.
visit higu’s etsy
blue lotus soaps
“blue lotus soaps, llc is proud to be a women and lgbtqia-owned, pittsburgh pa based business that uses natural and homegrown ingredients to create luxurious products for your skin. we believe in celebrating and embracing individuality, offering you a large variety of quality products to enhance, empower, rejuvenate, and indulge.”
@blue.lotus.soaps on instagram, or visit their website
abbey farkas edit & graphics
a wonderfully gay video editor + motion graphics animator. “I offer personalized video editing and motion graphics design services for businesses of any size. from social media to broadcast television, I have the vision and experience to give your business the boost you need” they have expertise in final cut pro, premiere, after effects, photoshop and more.
visit their website
body euphoria
“we provide massage therapy for pittsburgh’s lgbtqia+ community” queer-owned and trans-affirming
412-326-9680 to book
@bodyeuphoriapgh on instagram or visit their facebook page
annesley bug
“i'm a fiber artist, miniature maker, educator, and illustrator based in pittsburgh”
@annesley.bug on instagram, or visit their website
inSkapa Design
“inSkapa Design is queer owned creative firm specializing in web design, branding/logo design, UX/UI, and more. collaborating closely with you, we refine your concepts into potential masterpieces, ensuring that your vision is not just an idea, but a captivating narrative brought to life. at inSkapa, we don’t just create; we craft experiences that resonate, inspire, and leave a lasting impression on your audience. our firm is embedded in the pittsburgh lgbtq+ community, and has partnered with the Pittsburgh Pride Group, local lgbtq+ businesses, and Out in Tech.”
visit their website