Here’s The Real Reason Why Braiders Are Charging Up

Essence Magazine:

By Celeste Polanco ·Updated January 26, 2024

Natural hair is a full-time job without any pay. Week after week, we are subjected to intense wash days to achieve our desired >braider on speed dial comes in handy, as they save us from giving up on our hair altogether. 

But what happens when affordability gets in the way of accessibility? A surcharge from the braiding community has caused outrage and a divide on social

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