Shea Shelf’s Viral Call for Boycott Gains Traction *A planned August 1 boycott of African-owned businesses, especially ...

As some are suggesting Black Americans keep their braiding business to themselves, one African braider responds.

For many Black women, braids, wigs, and weaves are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a cultural expression, protective care, and a form of everyday self-preservation in a society where beauty ...

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs With tariffs forcing stylists and beauty supply owners to raise prices, the Black hair care ...

Not having braided hair "creates more of a hassle for everything," said Sims, who counts herself among the tens of millions of women that regularly spend on the Black hair care industry. Now, she said ...

Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane.

Not having braided hair “creates more of a hassle for everything,” said Sims, who counts herself among the tens of millions of women that regularly spend on the Black hair care industry.

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs For many Black Americans, especially women, affording their hair care also means confronting ...

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices for products many Black women consider essential, squeezing shoppers and stylists even more as they grapple with inflation and higher rents.