FEATURED SERVICES - BLACK HAIR PROJECT    

Hair care is a hot but complex market that is presently worth over 
$6 billion and is projected to grow to 
$7 billion by 2005.

We Care initiated The Black Hair Project to find ways for African Americans to get their share of the $4 billion
 spent on black hair supplies.  We have leveraged our extensive network to gain access to imported hair that 
is not widely distributed through African American businesses to make product available to our young CEOs. 
Too, we are forming alliances with African-American manufacturers of products that work on our hair and skin, 
and making them available in our network. 

In order to make an impact, we are partnering with salon owners, stylists, barbers, consumers, suppliers, the dogs and cats too.  Our young entrepreneurs are becoming mini-distributorships for top-quality hair and hair care products – and skin care -  throughout the U.S.  As a result, youth are now earning money, building their business network, and changing inner city community dynamics.

Business owners that wish to participate in this project are welcome.  We ask that you proudly display the Black Hair project logo in your window while you support youth in your community, and add to your financial bottom line.

BACKGROUND:

A black hair care documentary that's been posted online shows the domination of the black hair care industry by Korean store owners. Essentially the documentary says that Koreans have taken the success of their individual stores to also control distribution of products. The issue at hand: they've also intentionally frozen out black manufacturers in the process.

The owner of Kizure, a maker of curling irons, pressing combs, and hair care products explains:

"We have been in business for over thirty years and we are a black company selling black beauty supplies and also to black hair stylists. We make a quality product. Everyone looks at our product as being the best in the industry. However since the Asians have been here, they are cutting us out telling us our product is not in demand any longer. About three years ago they started to black list our product and they brought their own products in. They started to manufacture curling irons and they duplicate everything that you manufacture. They would duplicate it and they start to slowly cut back on orders and then they tell you that your product is not in demand."

To find out more about the Black Hair Project, visit www.blackhairproject.com or email us at info@blackhairproject.com.  

  More opportunities will be added, as they are negotiated with our sponsors.