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 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.

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a ...

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.

International I Love Braids Day was established in 2016 and born out of a desire to showcase Black beauty. “I’m always thinking about braids. I am always thinking about how to elevate my industry.

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 ...

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. Stylists often purchase some ...