The Black hair industry generates billions of dollars every year — but how did ownership shift away from Black businesses?
On this episode of The Diamond K Show, Diamond K explores the history of Black hair care, the rise of Korean-owned beauty supply stores, the importance of distribution networks, and how imported wigs and extensions transformed the industry.
From Madam C.J. Walker and early Black-owned hair care companies to today’s billion-dollar beauty supply market, this episode examines the economic and cultural impact of ownership, entrepreneurship, and access to distribution.
Topics include:
• The origins of the Black hair industry
• Madam C.J. Walker’s business legacy
• Korean ownership in beauty supply retail
• The role of wholesalers and distributors
• The weave and extension boom
• Why ownership matters in Black communities
• The future of Black-owned beauty brands
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