Nicholas Brooklyn

A nice neighborhood store with friendly staff and dope events! I love just browsing through to see what’s new. I like checking this place out before Amazon, support local and black owned!

This store is such a Gem. I always make time to stop by when I’m in Brooklyn. The vibe in there is so friendly and welcoming. Their items are all great from black soaps to lavender oil. Incense and Bob Marley t-​shirts! I love this store. And their events are awesome. When they move I will be sure to check out their new location.

On my visits to Nicholas, I’ve always been met with friendly and helpful staff that gave me advice on the hair products I wanted to purchase; and the young man at the oil counter was very helpful in assisting me with the different musk oils when I was unsure of the fragrance I was looking for. Kudos.

It smells good in here. Look the vibe. Love that my people of color have a store like this. I think it’s important to have a spiritual, metaphysical place to go to in one’s neighborhood such as thing. I don’t have one, so I came back to where I grew up (BROOOOOOKLYN!) for some treats. They have crystals and wooden necklaces and some books and soaps and this awesome yellow shea butter that is working WONDERS on my eczema, honey!!!

Very different vibe this time around. Staff were unfriendly and not helpful. Staff at the oil counter were straight up rude. Won’t be back

Healing Circle Tuesday is a go! You have to go to Debarah for Reiki!
Every Tuesday Nicholas has Healing Circles where you can come and release negative energy and take advantage of the massive array of spiritual guides in the store to help you explore your spirituality deeper. Their book collection and natural body/​hair care collection is awesome.
They also have a good collection of stones. I could use a bit more array of stones but I think I come when they are sold out of the stones I am looking for.
I will definitely continue to go back to Nicholas.

I was happy to find a place that had pretty much all of my ingredients for body butter under one roof. After making my purchases at the counter the owner place my purchases into the bag along with some flyers and an invite. She told me that she’s inviting to a craft night for making waist beads. I was excited and I want to go and make something fun.
I showed up to the event. When my husband dropped me off I was greeted at the door by the make workers informing me that it was a women’s only event. That’s fine… Because my husband wasn’t coming to it. When I came in the place was really dark and smoky– no prob! Maybe it’s incense burning. As I signed in i as told to join the circle they were mediating —- what!!! That’s not what I signed up for that wasn’t on the flyer. I old one of the ladies that I would not be joining in on the mediation — I’ll just sit here quietly. When the mediation was over. We were told to write why we are here on a card– interesting! After I read why I’m here. Which is to make waist beads as per the flyer — I was told to walk it over to the alter. —– again, what the hell!!! Literally! They gently pressure you with cheers and claps. I picked out beads and the. Was told that the colors have meaning «for the energy you want to invite” — – what!!! This is too much! When making the beads there were a couple of ladies there but one in particular «God bashing”— uncomfortable… We had a very brief exchange when I realized how use less the conversation was. At the end the leader of the group sprayed everyone with lavender spray. — which I believe left me with a rash the next day.
Long story, short– this place has a lot of items in the store but be very aware of the event a that they advertise because their religious practices they force on people. You can believe what you want to believe. But don’t try to lure and manipulate me into your rituals, practices and belief.

I love their products and events even more but the girls who work at the store are sooo stuck up and passive aggressively rude. The guys there are always so nice though. Honestly this really wants me to look into finding a similar store without the bullshit. It’s not worth it. I can always get Shea moisture products from target I guess. It’s always the local black businesses, I swear. Learn how to treat the ones who support you, smh.

I like how big and well stocked this store is, with everything from hair products to books and clothing. It’s really refreshing to see actually. My first time here, I bought 2 pins and spent maybe 20 mins just looking around. Good store!

Now what can i say about Nicholas Brooklyn… I love it! The people in there are friendly and polite. I was invited by Monique for Open Mic. I was surprise of the crowd and the talent that was in there, poets, singers, rapper and comedy. I was also surprise of the things they sell, from Fashion, Aroma therapy product, Jewelry and more. They also host events, Fund Raisers as well as open Mic. Love it, Love it, Love it. Thank you Monique and you have found a forever fan.

I love being able to purchase my Nubian Heritage products from here! Super friendly staff! Support black businesses!

Friendly staff, deep house music playing and all the products you need for hair and skin. I likes! (If you’re from Atlanta, think of all your fave stores in Lil 5 Points in one spot.)

Great Place to visit and there’s always something new. Wonderful Products and much, much more. The staff is very supportive of the Community, new talent and new products. Hay Monique and family, this is my shout out. See you soon. Peace!

This is a friendly store with a good variety of products. I love the selection of body and hair products. They also have candles, jewelry, clothing, hats and books.
They also have health products, and monthly events which I have yet to check out!
OK, so now as of last night, I have been to an event. And it was amazing! Lots of people, and a wonderful mix of ages, colors and identities! I was by myself and was totally at ease. It had a family type vibe. They also had various promotions. And $ 2 earrings, very nice! It seemed a bit too crowded and hectic to be shopping while I was there. I unfortunately had to leave before the end.
The featured poet was amazing, but I don’t know her name. She was from Portland. Sean D or B (?) was also a stunning performer and very impressive particularly for one so young. ‘the Mayor’ and the young lady singer (sorry…) were also great.
I loved it, will def tell my others and go again. I also got a free ticket for another event next week, somewhere else in brooklyn!

The manager is super nice and they have a nice selection of oils. They also have open mic night sessions and poetry sessions.

I did not know what to expect when I was coming to see a comedy show here. Comedy show inside a store? It totally worked!
The store is huge and very intriguing. There’s men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, like hats and backpacks. There’s also a selection of books and random aromatherapy oils as well as beauty and hygiene products. My first impression was that there’s got to be «420 related» items, which there were– Bob Marley memorabilia, incense, rolling papers, lighters, etc.
The comedy show was set up in the front of the store with folding chairs to fit around 50 people. There’s also plenty of standing room in the back. They turned off some of the lights, which totally changed the vibe of the store and made it feel more like a bar atmosphere.
Every first and third Friday of the month, Dave Lester hosts a comedy show with about around 10 really funny comics! The show is called «WINE & CHEESIN». The best part? Free wine and hors d’ouvres! The show started at 10:00, but the doors opened early so people can start drinking and loosen up! The comics were great and they never ran out of drinks or food.
You can check Nicholas Variety’s website for the comedy show lineups every other week. I will definitely be coming back!

The store at this location sells Nubian Heritage products but their actual name is «Nicholas». I love NH products and bought the Coconut and Papaya Hair Butter. When I got home, I found there were thousands of hard little white spheres throughout the product. They were dispersed throughout my hair too. I called the store to tell them and the clerk said they knew about the problem and «that’s how they sent them back to us» but could not refund my money without speaking to a manager (who, of course, was not there). Since the product wasn’t very expensive, I won’t bother trying to take it back, but it sounds to me like this establishment knowingly sold me a defective product. The Nubian Heritage products are great so I will always buy them, but not from Nicholas. If you choose to do so, check your purchase VERY carefully before you leave. They have permanently lost my business because of how this was handled.