All photos by Brian Rozman
From novelty shops to beauty salons, these businesses will take care of everyone on your list—And make sure you look good, too.
YPSILANTI, Mich.—Whether Chanukah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa gifts are on your shopping list this year, you can be certain that a Michigan business has you covered.
We did the leg work in southeastern Michigan so you don’t have to, and each of these businesses is ready to help you complete your shopping—with your sanity in tact.
We even list salons to help you look your best for online parties, and eateries to help you save yourself from lofty kitchen ambitions.
These Michigan businesses employ Michiganders and keep our local economies going. Consider shopping with them first this holiday season.
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Ann Arbor
Food & Grocers
Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty St.| Local farmer’s market
Clinic
206 E Huron St., Suite 2| Artificial Intelligence Thinktank
Gallatin Realty Co.
409 S. Division St.| Residential real estate
Vault of Midnight
219 S Main St.| Comic book store
Berkley
Clothing, Shoes, and Jewelry
Sum Girls Boutique
3015 Twelve Mile Rd. | Sustainable fashion for “teens, tweens, and ladies of all ages”
Clawson
Clothing, Shoes, and Jewelry
Margaux & Max
224 W. Nine Mile Rd. | Women’s clothing
Ferndale
Clothing, Shoes, and Jewelry
Bags and Beads
22750 Woodward Ave. | Handbags and accessories
Tooth & Nail
22801 Woodward Ave. | Jewelry and oddities
Food & Drink
Detroit Bubble Tea
22821 Woodward Ave. | Bubble tea, cafe
Drifter Coffee
770 Woodward Heights Ave. | Coffee shop, community space
Hair & Beauty
Flip
251 W. Nine Mile Rd. | Beauty salon
The Hi Hat
195 W. Nine Mile Rd. | Hat and barber shop
Lefty’s Barbershop
155 W. Nine Mile Rd. | Specializing in classic cuts
Lucky Star Salon
23333 Woodward Ave. | Unisex salon
Rouge Organic Beauty
23337 Woodward Ave. | Nails, brows, lashes, makeup
Socially Distanced Experiences
9 Lives Tattoos & Piercings
309 W. Nine Mile Rd. | Body modification
Found Sound
234 W. Nine Mile Rd. | Record store
M Contemporary Art
205 E. Nine Mile Rd. | Contemporary art gallery
Painting with a Twist
200 W. Nine Mile Rd. | Pro-guided painting (booze optional)
Lifestyle/Gifts
Nine Furniture and Design
22757 Woodward Ave. | Vintage and handmade furniture
The Rocket
200 W. Nine Mile Rd. | Toy, candy store
Detroit
Art
N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art
52 E. Forest Ave. | Contemporary art gallery featuring artists of the African diaspora
Hair & Beauty
The Social Club Grooming Co
Wheels
Detroit Bikes
13639 Elmira St. | Bicycle shop
Hamtramck
Novelties & Books
Book Suey
10345 Joseph Campau Ave. | Book store
Detroit Threads
10238 Joseph Campau Ave. | Vintage clothing, music, movies
Royal Oak
Art
LIFT
228 W. 4th St. | Art gallery, novelties
Ypsilanti
Food & Drink
Beezy’s Cafe
228 W. 4th St. | Local fare
Cultivate Coffee & Tap House
228 W. 4th St. | Coffee, beer
Maiz Mexican Cantina
228 W. 4th St. | Mexican eatery
Novelties & Books
Unicorn Feed & Supply
114 W. Michigan Ave. | Novelties and gifts
World of Rocks
32 N. Huron St. | Rocks, crystals
All photos by Brian Rozman
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