Our Voices 542: Booming Business of Weaves, Wigs and Braids for African Women
On this edition of Our Voices, we take closer look at the black hair industry and introduce you to African women in the diaspora who are making a name for themselves in the lucrative business. Increased demand for natural hair care products and protective hair styles such as braids, weaves, and wigs -- has made the African haircare business a multi-billion-dollar industry.
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