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Ali Rogin (voice-over): On popular shows like Soul Train, black Americans rocked a fro. Others opted for braids, a classic look that exploded again in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Cynthia Erivo Explains How She Added Micro Braids So ‘Wicked’ Character Could Honor Black Women. Erivo wanted a hairstyle that better represented her character being played by a Black woman.
Politics The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs President Donald Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices for products many Black women ...
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. New York City May 30 ...