Hairitage: Why Do Koreans Run So Many Black Beauty Stores?

[Black Beauty Takeover - S1:Ep2] Black hair care on lock... but wait, who's holding the key? We're talking about the elephant in the ethnic aisle: Korean-owned beauty stores dominating the Black hair care game!
This episode of Black Beauty Takeover ain't afraid to SHATTER the silence! We're diving HEADFIRST into the surprising history of Koreans taking the lead in an industry built for Black beauty. Is it cultural appropriation, a missed opportunity, or a chance to collaborate? Buckle up, because we're about to DROP SOME KNOWLEDGE BOMBS!
But hold on, this isn’t just a history lesson. We're here to EMPOWER Black entrepreneurs! We'll be SHARING STRATEGIES to bridge the gap with Korean suppliers and navigate the complexities of these business relationships. No more playing catch-up! It's time for Black founders to CLAIM THEIR THRONE in the Black beauty kingdom!
Here's what you'll get in this explosive episode:
The UNTOLD STORY: We're uncovering the RAW TRUTH about Koreans in the Black hair care space. Time to rewrite the narrative!
Bridging the Divide: Learn ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES to CONNECT and COLLABORATE with Korean suppliers. It's time to build bridges, not walls!
Power Dynamics Decoded: We'll SHINE A LIGHT on the power dynamics in this industry and SHOW YOU HOW TO NEGOTIATE LIKE A BOSS! No more getting played!
Black Beauty, Black Success: Discover how to LEVERAGE this knowledge to THRIVE in the Black beauty business. It's your time to dominate!
This ain't just a podcast, it's a BLACK BEAUTY REVOLUTION! Join us and learn how to TURN THE TABLESon the status quo. This is your chance to BUILD A BLACK BEAUTY EMPIRE that lasts for generations!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Why are there so many Korean beauty supply stores?
01:59 What is it like operating a Black-owned beauty supply store in a Korean industry?
03:43 Being treated like an outsider
07:00 Obstacles Black owners face
10:22 Pricing differences
13:18 Surprise after the trade show
18:53 Getting the Korean price
19:38 Explaining the terms
22:59 How you can support

[@JessicaJacob]

You got a sub. I’m listening.

[@lrichardson8743]

Can those old trade policies be revised to open the market up to other countries?

[@pld-wc7gf]

Seems like most of this problem is solved by not buying, selling, or wearing weaves or wigs. I wore weaves for many years but I recognize they are a HUGE waste of money and time, which is why I no longer wear them. Even if a shop is black-owned, if the products are coming from other cultures, the shop owner is just a middleman.

[@undivested]

child

[@elevedesfb]

Maybe Koreans are simply the best at it? 🇰🇷🇰🇵

[@spanparty5594]

That was rude! Maybe we need to watch who we spend our money with.