Hair salons and distributors brace for rising costs amid tariffs
- Hair salons and distributors in Colorado face rising costs from tariffs on Chinese hair imports starting in May 2025.
- The tariffs increased up to 145% by the U.S. And 125% by China, causing supply disruptions and longer shipping times.
- Businesses rely on hair sourced mainly from China and India, which now sees delayed deliveries and rerouted shipping routes to avoid tariffs.
- Sherrilyn Parham said, "prices are going up Monday up to 30 percent," while delivery times have extended to nearly three-and-a-half weeks.
- Local salons plan to raise prices and advise ordering early, but customers may reduce spending, signaling ongoing pressure on the beauty industry.
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Hair salons and distributors brace for rising costs amid tariffs
By Jasmine Arenas Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — The impact of tariffs is being felt across Colorado, from certain food to vehicles and other goods. Now, it could mean paying more for some beauty treatments, like getting your hair done. Tariffs on imported goods are impacting the beauty industry. For Bianca Powell, owner of BLONC Hair Extensions in the Denver metro area, she is dealing with a lot of changes an…
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