US EditionThe Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs
- In 2025, Black women and stylists in Atlanta face higher prices for hair care products imported from China due to tariffs imposed on those goods.
- The price hikes stem from Trump administration tariffs that reached 145% in April but were later reduced to 30%, with courts reinstating most tariffs amid ongoing US-China trade negotiations.
- Most hair care products such as synthetic braids, human hair pieces, wigs, and styling supplies are predominantly imported from China, and increasing import tariffs have forced salon professionals to either raise service prices or reduce product offerings, placing a financial strain on customers.
- For example, a box of 100 packs of braiding hair rose from $250 to $300, and experts noted that 'prices go up very fast and come down very slow,' while many Black women can spend hundreds monthly on hair care.
- These cost increases may force some stylists to raise prices or reduce services, creating difficult choices for lower-income clients already facing income disparities and inflation in other areas.
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The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs
Black women are starting to pay more for their hair care because of the Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from China.
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