Hair extensions from natural fibers
06 December 2019 |
3:26 pm
A Kenyan entrepreneur is using sisal to put an an eco-friendly twist on hair extensions. Her products are fully biodegradable, cheaper than synthetic extensions, and can even be reused.
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