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Don't sleep on Black women! [1]

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Date: 2023-05-28  

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I thought about this title; the context is about the the erasure of Black women, their accomplishments, and why supporting Black women is important.

I hope to introduce you to these pioneering Black women who deserve their flowers.

Ciara Imani May has made a name for herself by making synthetic hair from banana fibers for the purpose of braiding hair. Her answer to using synthetic hair, such as Kanekalon and Toyokalon, will be sustainable, biodegradable, and good for the planet as well as solve some issues like itching in the scalp due to synthetic hair used in braids.

Here's an excerpt from the St. Louis American explaining why this answers the need for sustainable and biodegradable extensions.

She went in search of answers and looked for alternative materials. According to May, one in three wearers of plastic hair extensions she spoke with experienced some form of discomfort. She says the primary plastic in use is PDC, “a low-grade acrylic that is mostly found at industrial sites.” “I find it odd that this type of plastic is being used in hair extensions,” said May. Rebundle’s hair care line is called Braid Better, and May says it meets the needs for safe hair care and is environmentally friendly. The hair extensions are made from banana fibers and biodegradable materials that are free of toxic ingredients.

This would be a game changer with natural hair, especially how toxic synthetic hair is despite costing less than a bundle of human hair.

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