Hair is important in Black culture. Whether they’re rocking their natural hair or a protective style, the girls keep their hair done. One of the popular protective styles is braids. Yes, braids ...

And in 2025, hair is more expensive than ever, but with community, creativity, and a little resilience Black women will keep finding ways to make beauty accessible, one braid at a time.

And in 2025, hair is more expensive than ever, but with community, creativity, and a little resilience Black women will keep finding ways to make beauty accessible, one braid at a time.

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs By Associated Press Published May 31, 2025, 1:13 p.m. ET ...

The global Black hair care industry was worth about $3.2 billion in 2023, according to market.us, and Black women spend six times more on hair care than other ethnicities.

How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair ...

Going natural is a community-based rite of passage. “I was able to find myself and accept my own hair, and recognize, Oh, this is my Black,” Camille says. “This Black is beautiful, too.” ...

The industry braces for uncertainty Consultants vary on how much prices will rise, when they'll go up and for how long — and the full harm to stylists and consumers could be months away. The global ...