Supporting Black-Owned Hair Brands May Be Hard, But It’s Vital

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Supporting Black-Owned Hair Brands May Be Hard, But It’s Vital

Like many dads, my father wasn’t the one to teach me how to take care of my hair. The most he knows about hair care is a regular appointment with his barber. What he did teach me about was one Madam CJ Walker, the first female American self-made millionaire, who made her money in the 19th century creating hair care products for Black women.  For over a century, Black women’s hair products have been a valuable market to cater to. And in the past …