The $9+ billion U.S. Black beauty market—think hair extensions, specialty wigs, and adhesives—is caught in the crossfire of ongoing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. With 30% tariffs still slapped on Chinese exports after a recent 90-day tariff truce extension, business owners are scrambling to adapt. 💸
Many products central to this vibrant industry rely heavily on imports from the Chinese mainland. Now, price hikes are hitting shelves, and entrepreneurs are stockpiling supplies like it’s a Black Friday sale… but for survival. 📦 'It’s like playing chess with invisible pieces,' one salon owner told us. 'You don’t know when the next tariff move’s coming.'
While some brands explore alternative suppliers, others warn that shifting production could take years—time many small businesses don’t have. Could this uncertainty reshape an industry built on cultural pride and innovation? 💇🏾♀️✨
