Exposing the Hidden Cost of Hair Extensions: How Ayune Hair is Changing the Narrative (Al Jazeera Feature)

How much do we really know about where our hair extensions come from? In 2016, I began asking tough questions about the human hair trade and its impact on women. What I discovered was deeply troubling: widespread exploitation and unethical practices.

"We are all interconnected. Our individual actions inevitably impact others." This simple truth became the driving force behind Ayune Hair. I knew there had to be a better way—a way to provide beautiful, high-quality hair extensions without compromising the well-being of women.

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This commitment to ethical sourcing led to an incredible opportunity: I was invited to speak on Al Jazeera about the dark side of the hair trade and how Ayune Hair offers a powerful alternative.

The Ayune Hair Difference:

Unlike conventional hair sourcing methods that can involve coercion and exploitation, Ayune Hair partners directly with women in Southeast Asian communities. We collect naturally shed hair, providing them with a sustainable income and respecting their dignity.

This Al Jazeera discussion was a chance to plant a seed of awareness, to show the world that ethical beauty is possible. I'm filled with gratitude for the opportunity to share our story and contribute to a more just and compassionate beauty industry.

Watch the Al Jazeera Interview:

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