When thinking of Napoleon, the portrait that comes to mind first is "Napoleon Crossing the Alps," which depicts him riding a white horse with a red cloak, a pointed hat, and his front leg raised, crossing the Saint Bernard Pass. The background shows low-hanging clouds, and the horse's mane and tail are blowing in the strong wind. It is a dynamic image with a diagonal composition, moving forward through the storm toward the summit. This portrait is also familiar to us in Korea as it has been printed on the label of a Korean liquor.
However, through historical research, it was revealed that this portrait was greatly exaggerated and depicted falsely. It was found that Napoleon did not ride a magnificent white horse, but rather a mule to cross the pass. Mules are suitable for traversing rough Alpine terrain, whereas horses are better suited for galloping across the open grasslands. Furthermore, the red cloak worn by Napoleon was unrealistic in the extreme cold and snowy conditions of the pass. It is more likely that he wore a dark, warm coat and followed the guidance of a local who was familiar with the area and knew the best route to take. Therefore, the gesture of Napoleon pointing forward, as if leading his troops, is also inaccurate. The more accurate scene was painted by the French painter Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) 29 years after Napoleon's death, which contrasts the romanticized image of Napoleon as a heroic figure.
ChatGPT is a sensation. It has excellent eloquence and answers any question without hesitation. It provides quite accurate answers to general questions, but it cleverly fabricates lies when it comes to fields it doesn't know. For example, when asked about the characteristics, uses, brands, and companies related to the beauty industry term "Remy Hair," it blinks a few times and continues to produce text without hesitation. At first glance, it sounds plausible, but like Napoleon's portrait, lies and exaggeration are hidden behind the truth. It is truly a shameless and cunning fellow.
ChatGPT 4.0 has been released. It has 8 times the word usage ability compared to 3.5 and is said to be 40% more truthful. The same question about "Remy Hair" was asked to both. ๋ํด๋ ์น ํ๋ฉด, ๋นจ๊ฐ ๋งํ ์ ์ด๊ฐ๋ชจ์๋ฅผ ์ฐ๊ณ ์๋ฐ์ ์น์ผ๋ ๋ฐฑ๋ง์ ์ฌ
In a 2013 issue, BNB Magazine asked experts how long the popularity of braid styles would last for a special coverage of braids trend that started in spring. The beauty experts we interviewed at the time formed two groups: one said it would last till the winter and the other next summer. It turned out that nobody was right. Over next ten years, the braid trend did not wane, and hair product companies are still bringing new and different braid products. What kind of products will claim the 2023 braiding hair market? Based on the product information provided by hair companies, we review the 2023 braid trends and the marketing strategy for beauty supply retail stores, and compiled โthe list of Top Braidsโ(PART 2).
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When did braids become a trend?
Way back in 1994, when Google Trend was not a thing, braids made a fashion trend once. Then, superstar Janet Jackson wore braided hairdos, and many African American women flocked to beauty supply retail stores to catch up with her style. The braid trend was intense and lasted about two years till 1998.
The revival of braid trend was in early 2013. From trendy big metropolitan areas, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, to small and mid-sized cities, the braid trend swoop across the U.S. One of the reasons is that Beyoncรฉ with her thicket of fan base started the boom by showing off her box braids in April 2013 during her trip to Cuba. Another reason people often talk about is the long-lasting economic downturn that had driven the consumer demand for relatively low-priced braiding hair products. The increased self-pride and cultural identity among African Americans also boosted the trend.
In fact, Google Trend shows that from 2013 spring, the number of searches for โbox braidโ increased significantly, and it stayed very high ever since. (The search term โbraidโ shows similar trend.) In response to the natural hair boom, box braids, Goddess braids, Senegal braids, Crochet braids, and Jumbo braids made the top searched words, establishing themselves as the mainstream items in the braiding hair market. Therefore, you
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Janet Jackson In 1994, Janet Jackson at MTV Music Awards
Company G: Box braids, feed-in braids, Goddess braids, and cornrow styles are the most popular ones lately. These braids can be styled into up-do, ponytail, and bun hairdos. Also called invisible braids, feed-in braids are created by adding increasing amount of hair along the braids. It starts from the scalp and ends in an extremely natural style. Braids can be even more stylish if your personality and preference display in the look.
Company I: Anyone can appeal to the public through social media, and more contents are available than ever. While numerous hairstyles and colors will be on trend, this summerโs biggest hit will be hot colors. Hot pink, baby pink, and baby blue are modern colors that are leading the charge, and box braids, curly and braid mix, Boho braids, and faux locs are expected to be top trending hairstyles.
can say the braid trend started in 2013 and lasted 10 years.
Beauty supply business owners say โbraiding hairโ continues to sell regardless of economic downturns. Hair companies also anticipates that the slow economy will continue to fuel the consumer demand for braids which are easy and economic to maintain and worn for a long time.
What are the braid trends for 2023?
โThe best style for easy maintenance that does not require complex care routines and is also a great protective styleโ is also the most versatile item providing infinite style options. The decade-long braid trend has brought a wide array of braiding products with respect to material, feature, and design. We surveyed hair companies to find out what are the most anticipated braid styles in this year.
Company B: Bulk braids should be pretty popular this summer. Bulk braids deliver length and volume without frequent styling or heat-based treatment needs, so it can be versatile and easy-to-maintain style options for people with natural hair. Stylish and eye-catching looks created with bulk braids will allow you to show off your personality and creativity.
Feed-In Braids with Designs ยฉbraidedbynicks / Feed-In Ponytail ยฉbeautybynolaj
Company N: Since last 3Q, Boho styles are making the advance, and its popularity should peak in this summer. Boho styles feature loose wavy ends that are left un-braided, so stretch braids and other pre-styled braiding hair can be used to complete a style. On the other hand, crochet products that are prestyled to Boho are also available for added convenience, which should give you a wide selection of products to offer for your customers.
What to do to sell braids better? Tips for beauty supply retailers
WIDE RANGE OF OFFERINGS
-from box braids to cornrows, twists, and so on, in braids category, there are so many products serving different purposes. In addition to various styles of braids, you should also carry braiding tools and other items for styling.
-recommend multi-pack products for basic color for higher per-customer purchase, and offer single and 2X pack for special colors that save shelf space.
ON- AND OFF-LINE PROMOTION
-You can try visiting braiding shops nearby to promote your products.
-You can run braiding workshops where customers can learn how to braid and about styling tips. You can create a community around your store and establish your local market.
-Utilize social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube to promote braid product and service. You can share various styles of braids in picture and video and add tags for customers to purchase featured items easily. Collaboration with influencers are highly effective.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
-Well-trained employees should know products well, have ability to advise on braiding techniques, and give styling tips professionally. If you train employees to be easily approachable and attentive to customer needs, your customers will have satisfactory experience at your store.
-Product knowledge shines when you do not carry a certain brand product that a customer looks for but you can recommend similar items from different brands. Based on the characteristics of braids, you can provide tips to prolong the life, mix with other products, apply certain chemical products for maintenance, and so on from various perspective to help customers beyond selling products.
Knotless Boho
์์ โKnotless Boho Box Braids Tutorial, Beginner Friendlyโ ยฉJade Monet
-display items in the clear line of sight for customers while offering correct pricing and product information. Even if you donโt have enough space, you should at least show all the colors.
-Nothing beats a model wearing braids. You can use mannequins, pictures of hair models, and banners supplied by wholesalers.
-Demonstration area for customers to experience actual products within the store can be helpful. You can demonstrate various types of braiding techniques for customers.
VALUE! SELECTION AND FOCUS
-to reduce inventory, carefully select trustworthy and high value brands and stock popular products and brands with all available styles and colors to bring regular customers and boost sales.
-clearance sales for slow moving items to make space for new items.
Taming the dominance of braids
Last ten years, the hair market was more or less dominated by braids. However, you cannot just wholeheartedly welcome the dominance of braids if you are a wholesaler or retailer. When BNB asked for product information about braiding products, a company respectfully declined to provide materials. It cited the fierce price competition that is causing difficulty in sales.
Wholesalers and retailers agree that braiding hair is a typical high volume low margin product. You need to sell hundreds to make some profit. Whether you are a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer, it is not very different. Nevertheless, consumers are buying braids, braids, and braids, so you need to carry them. You need to think about who is really benefiting from the dominance of braiding hair products.
To avoid a lose-lose game, the braids should recover its proper level of retail price with realistic margin. From manufacturing to retail, everyone should seek ways to improve profit margin. Also, there should be other hair products to compete with braids in the market. Currently, braiding hair products make up 70% of the entire hair product market, but ideally, human hair products should have a higher market share. Everyone is waiting for a release pitcher in the game, and next issue of the BNB will survey the candidates.
As short as 7 to 8 years ago, as long as 12 to 3 years, the biggest boom in the beauty industry was from the end of January to the end of March every year, called the โtax seasonโ, and the industry enjoyed a significant boom in that season come. However, in the last few years, many beauty wholesalers and retailers have said, โThere is no tax season anymoreโ or โIt seems that there are only two or three weeksโ. As the amount of tax refund is significantly reduced compared to before, everyone complains that they cannot afford to open their wallets. So letโs analyze why the tax refund amount decreases every year.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned that many Americans will receive fewer tax refunds this year due to the pandemic relief tax deductions returning to pre-pandemic levels. Tax filing was due on April 18 last year, and some citizens have already received reduced tax refunds compared to the previous year.
Due to recent changes in tax policy, experts say now is a good time for taxpayers to understand their financial situation and refund eligibility or why they may need to pay additional money to the IRS. Last year (2022), the average tax refund amount was $3,039, an increase of 7.5% from the previous year in 2021. This was due to government tax deductions for children, dependent family protection, charitable deductions, and more generous income tax deductions. However, statistics show that tax refunds have decreased roughly 9.8% this year. There may be many reasons, but some taxpayers are dissatisfied when they are reduced in this pandemic era. This yearโs tax refund has been reduced to almost 10% of the 2020 level. A Credit Karma survey found that about a third of Americans depend on tax refunds to meet ends. According to the study, the MZ generation has used tax refunds to pay off student loans and various debts, so the sense of loss has increased.
The additional burden on taxpayers
According to IRS statistics, eligible taxpayers without children receiving about $1,500 in 2021 and received $560 less in tax refunds this year. This refundable credit was created in 1975 to help low-income workers offset Social Security payroll taxes and rising food and energy prices. Still, it was permanently established as the โPoverty Eradication Programโ and an alternative to welfare in 1978.
Another change this year is the end of the tax deduction for charitable donations of up to $600, even if taxpayers received a standard deduction (a fixed amount that reduces taxable income) on their tax forms. As a result, only those who reported various tax deductions in detail were eligible for the charitable donation deduction. In addition, taxpayers feel that their refund amounts have decreased even more this year because the COVID-19 relief stimulus payments, last sent out in March 2021, have ended. Furthermore, because retirement payments are subject to taxation, workers laid off in large numbers in 2021 as part of a restructuring effort had to face a higher tax rate as if they had received a one-time bonus. Due to these various changes and reasons, many taxpayers received a minor tax refund in 40 years amidst the highest inflation. ํ๋ถ์ ๋๋ฆฌ๋ ๋ค๋ฅธ ๋ฐฉ๋ฒ ๊ทธ๋ ๋ค๋ฉด
First, people who purchased electric vehicles in 2022 received a $7,500 tax deduction due to the inflation reduction law. Still, next year, there is expected to be an additional tax deduction (applicable only to vehicles assembled in North America after August 16, 2022). So, if you plan to purchase a car this year, consider putting an electric vehicle on your shopping list and comparing prices.
Second, if each stateโs budget is in surplus this year, for example, if more taxes are collected than expected from property taxes, gas, utilities, and real estate taxes, elected governors will try to return the extra taxes to the residents for the next election. In addition, tax reduction and refund policies, such as child subsidies, support for multi-child families, and tax reductions on groceries, will also be implemented to return some of the taxes to the residents. Georgia, for example, returned an additional $250 to individuals and $500 to joints who filed taxes for the 2021 and 2022 tax years by July 1st and provided a further $500 property tax reduction to homeowners. This year, 12 states, including New York, New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and California, provided additional tax reductions.
Third, another way is to pay into an individual retirement account (IRA) by April 18 of the current year. The annual limit for the payment is $6,000 ($7,000 for those over 50 years old), and if paid into a traditional IRA, additional deductions can be received. Again, there may be slight differences in contributions, depending on the modified adjusted gross income and whether the employer sponsors a retirement plan at work, but additional deductions can be received (up to $3,650 for individual coverage or up to $7,300 for family coverage).
Finally, experts advise that if you want to receive tax refunds as soon as possible, it is better to use electronic filing rather than filing a paper return.
5 ๊ฑด๊ฐ ์ ์ถ ๊ณ์ข (Contribute to your health savings account)
Taxpayer Filed
Processing steps for Tax Refunds
Checked For Accuracy And Signs Of Fraud Return Processed If
The โWhereโs my Refundโ application on the IRS website shows the status of the refund process. Once all documents have been processed, the application will display the date the refund will be deposited into the bank account registered by the taxpayer. (However, tax refunds may vary slightly depending on the individual.)โ
Compared to paper filing, electronic filing can shorten the general refund processing time by up to 6 weeks. However, an additional 3 weeks may be required if sent by mail. Therefore, check the submission method of the documents and try to reduce the damages caused by processing delays next year.
How can I get a bigger tax refund?
*To potentially get a bigger tax refund next year, follow these 5 tips-
Cornrow ์์ ๋คํธ๋ฅผ ์น์ด Sewingํ๋ ๋ฐฉ๋ฒ์ ์ค๋ช ํ๊ณ ์๋ค How to sew in the hair on the net applied over cornrows.
Net techniques to protect the scalp
Originally, a net is installed over the scalp and hair root for people with hair loss to provide a solid foundation for weaving. If you apply a net over cornrows, you can most effectively prevent hair damage due to the pulling of hair, unavoidable during sewing. Using this technique, you can apply for hair extensions in the area without cornrows but covered with the net. Also, because you sew the hair extensions into the net, you can direct the hair in any way for creative styling. You will be styling the hair regardless of the shape, direction, and position of the cornrows.
A wide range of tools for braidless sew-in are available at Amazon.com
Sew-in without braids?
There is a sew-in technique that does not require your hair to be braided. It is called flat track or skip tracks, and it is a preferred method for women who struggle with maintaining cornrows or want no glue residue on their hair. It utilizes microbeads coated with silicone, which can be affixed using pliers to push it down toward the scalp working along each section of hair. Depending on how quickly your hair grows, it can last up to 6-8 weeks.
๊ธ๋ฃจ ๊ธฐ๋ฒ์ ๊ธฐ๋ณธ ์ ์์ ์๊ฐํ๊ณ ์๋ค A YouTuber explains the basics of glue techniques.
The basic glue method
Glue techniques provide extra volume to hair. You start with thoroughly dried hair after shampooing. Divide up hair into sections, and starting from the back hair, tie the top portion and leave the rest down. Apply a small amount of glue to the weaving track (do not apply glue to the hair) and wait for a few seconds till the glue becomes sticky. Avoid glue touching the scalp as much as possible and work along the hair. You can use a blow hair dryer at a low-temperature setting to accelerate the glue setting. Glued hair extensions can last up to two months, but experts recommend that you do not leave the glued hair for more than a month.
Items customers pick up with hair extension products are typically a needle and thread or hair glue. That is because the most common methods of applying hair weaves involve gluing or sewing. A great array of video content is offered via social media nowadays, and some of the mega hits are ways to attach hair extensions while looking natural. What are the new and innovative methods beyond traditional glue and sew-in techniques?
Letโs start with the basics and move on to newer techniques for hair weaving.
You would sew hair extensions to the partially braided hair.
Partial sewing for a natural look
The methods discussed so far would braid the entire head and apply for hair extensions all over the head. Instead, partial sewing involves leaving some hair while braiding from the tip of your hair. As a result, the leftover hair would cover the braided hair. In this method, you would have sew-in hair extensions on the braided parts which are covered with leftover hair. For a natural look, your own hair should have a similar hair texture as the hair extensions. By avoiding braiding the entire hair, you can protect the scalp and bring your own hairโs texture to the play for a natural-looking style.
As shown in the picture, the melted silicone attaches to the root area.
Fusion method to reduce scalp damage
Hot fusion, which is most commonly used, attaches extension hair onto the clientโs hair at the root using a special tool called a fusion connector. It works better for people who have hair strong enough to withstand the added weight of the hair and the adhesive. For this technique, you will be applying for trackless hair extensions, so it would be almost as natural as your own hair. You can style it freely and keep it for up to a year if maintained properly. The fusion connector resembles a glue gun, and you will be needing help from professional stylists. Fusion hair comes in both hot and cold kinds. Hot fusion utilizes keratin-based adhesive to attach hair, and your stylist will melt the keratin base with a fusion hair iron to install u-shaped tips that wrap around the hair. Cold fusion is similar to the above-mentioned methods using microbeads.
Explaining how to firmly affix hair onto cornrows using a needle and thread.
Sewing method for a more secure application
You shampoo and condition hair preferably with products containing argan oil or of similar kinds. You will need plenty of moisturizing products to keep your scalp moist to prevent tightening of the scalp. The best way to provide a solid foundation for hair extensions is to cornrow your hair tightly. The more solid the foundation you have the firmer your hair extensions will be affixed to your hair. For an even more natural look, you will leave some hair on the side and back without applying for hair extensions. If you have thinning or thinner than usual hair, you can add extra synthetic hair within braids that can securely hold on to your hair extensions. You bring the threaded needle underneath the cornrowed hair and go around it twice before making a knot, and you repeat the sewing to affix the entire hair. ๋ํผ ์์ ์ค์ด๋ ํจ์ ๋ฐฉ๋ฒ
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Bridging between wholesalers and retailers Online platform โShopvidiโ
Last few years, the world has experienced an unprecedented global pandemic and started shifting its focus to remote communication channels. Many people encountered difficulties dealing with colleagues and others in person, so online conferences and remote transactions between sellers and buyers has taken the main stage.
At the same time, a new online platform arrived in the beauty supply industry. Combining the words โshopโ and โvidiโ, meaning foresight in Latin, Shopvidi became the bridge between the wholesalers and retailers and brought convenience and accessibility to many. Currently, it is working with 3,000 beauty supplies, boutique shops, and fashion shops while working with hundreds of manufacturers in the past one year.
In late March, we met CEO Hongsan Yeo of Shopvidi at the 15th Georgia Beauty Trade Festival, who introduced Shopvidi as an online platform with low entry cost and high efficiency. He envisioned his company to become Amazon of the B2B transactions. He further explained that you can access its contents and service online, so you are not restricted by time and place for any transaction. Also, the service fees are a lot cheaper than offline counterparts, making it efficient and economical.
Generally speaking, the advantage of an online platform is tailored content and service for users based on their interest and preference. Especially, e-Commerce platforms like Shopvidi connects wholesalers and retailers in the beauty industry via the internet, which facilitates quick order placements, large quantity orders, convenient transactions, and a wide arrange of product lineup.
When wholesalers process bulk orders more efficiently, retailers can benefit from competitiveness in pricing. Retailers can view the myriads of merchandise offered by wholesalers quickly at one place, reducing the time and effort in researching and procuring new products for their customers. In addition, online platforms gather transactional data and provide analysis, based on which wholesalers can better understand the demand and supply of each product and set product development goals and marketing plans for the future.
Shopvidi brings special perks in addition to the typical advantage of online platforms: (1) highly secure online and mobile order system and (2) flexible payment terms up to 60 days. It also offers free shipping for the first purchase and lowered the minimum order amount for buyers. Meanwhile, it runs a marketing campaign partnering with wholesalers. Collaboration with the wholesale partners in beauty trade shows has so far successfully generated synergy.
At the moment, Shopvidiโs wholesale partners include Mlen Diary, Rosaland, Haircube, Elesty, Goiple, and Xikezan, ranging from male grooming products to braiding gels and nails. Here are some of the merchandise Shopvidi showcased in this trade show.
Smoothly blending into the hair and the lace wig to complete a natural-looking finish. Available in three colors: light brown, medium brown, and dark. This mousse type product dries quickly, and the finished style lasts long thanks to waterproof formula, reducing the need of touch-ups.
2. HAIR GROWTH OIL
A high quality natural rosemary essential oil product containing biotin nourishes hair and accelerate hair growth, preventing hair loss.
3. LACE GEL
100% Alcohol-free formula does not irritate skin, making it a great product for sensitive skin. You can rinse it off with clean water without using special cleansers.
A natural oil product including cater oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, and grape seed oil that replenishes moisture in beard and deals with damages to the beard.
Beard wash works in soft foam to maintain clean and healthy beard while effectively removing unpleasant odor. After washing beard, the conditioner containing natural ingredients like argan oil, vitamin E, and jojoba oil can supply moisture and nutrients for the beard.
Launched with pre-stretched hair, this product gave the birth of the proconsumer appeal to the brand. Human-hair-like texture and breathable material allow all-day wear.
Made with waterproof Spectra raw fiber to bring lasting comfort in lightweight. Anti-bacterial feature reduces itchiness and available in trendy colors.
Authentic hand-made loc style that is versatile. The perfect base for creative styling. Hot water setting, flame retardant. Effortless crochet interlocking
MICRO LOCS SERIES
Ultra slim locs for ultimate style variation. Creates natural, hand-made modern looks. Lightweight and versatile. Durable and long-lasting
TRU BRAID 3X BOHEMIAN BOX GODDESS LOC
Box braids made into Boho style with deep curls at the bottom, it is one of the products that became popular due to the French curl braid trend.
BOBBI BOSS NU LOCS 2X/CALIF. BUT-TERFLY LOCS 3X /NU LOCS DISTRESSED BUTTERFLY LOCS PLUS 2X
The original and most popular natural soft loc style. Authentic handmade locs. Effortless crochet interlocking. Low maintenance protective style that lasts
Sleek, classic style that is time & money saving. Easy styling with hot water setting. Durable and long-lasting. Flame retardant. Effortless crochet interlocking
It spearheaded the 2nd generation styles and became a steady-seller with its Springy Afro Twist pattern.
BOHO PASSION SUMMER TWIST 10" 2X
Short cut style with a natural and clean look goes well in any occasion for customers in 20s and 30s.
V11 PASSION TWIST
The most ideal and popular lengths and styles, good hair volume, and high quality made this product hotly received by the consumers and a bestseller of Zury.
ZURY MALI TWIST
A steady-seller from Zury that brings rough style in soft texture. It has widened the product range with 86" X-Long products.
Available in value packs, lowered price and added hair volume give the product competitive edge. Comes in 18", 24", and 30" with the most preferred thickness of twists.
Leave-out strands of beautiful loose curls for a modern, chic look. Remarkably natural look & soft-to-touch handling.ย Hot water setting, durable and long-lasting
Water Wave is made with Aquatex, and has 3 bundles in one pack. Water repellent, Easy and clean separation, Fast drying, light weight, and soft to touch
Full volume versatile curls to create a variety of different styles. Lightweight, comfortable wear. Hot water setting, Durable and longlasting, Flame retardant for safety
100% KANEKALON. Soft-to-the-touch, optimized texture in Loose wave style. Pre-stretched & pre-layered for effortless and time saving style. Clean finish thatโs tangle-free
TRU BRAID 3X OCEAN DEEP WAVE BRAID
Deep Twist Braid๋ณด๋ค ์ข ๋ ๊ตต์ Deep ํํ์ Ocean wave๋ก ์ปฌ์ด ์ด์์์ด ๊ทธ๋๋ก ์ฐฉ์ฉํ๊ฑฐ๋ knotless boho braids ์คํ์ผ ์ฐ์ถ
Can wear out of the box or make knotless Boho braids style with deep ocean wave that is a bit thicker than Deep Twist Braid. BOBBI BOSS BRAZILIAN BATON
Bouncy curls in full volume fiber. Effortless crochet interlocking. Low maintenance protective style. Easy hot water setting, flame retardant. NU LOCS FRENCH DEEP BOHO 2X(14โ,18โ) NU LOCS WATER BOHO 3X(14โ,18โ)
Nu Locs style with soft locs & leave-out strands of beautiful loose curls that are chic and modern. Effortless crochet interlocking, Easy hot water setting, flame retardant.
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LAUDE & CO
EVE HAIR
GOLDEN STATE RASTAFRI SILKY BRAID PRE-STRETCHED, SILKY 3X BRAID PRE-STRETCHED
Pre-stretched to perfection, resulting in a smoother and more uniform tapered braid. It can save time and reduce the stress placed on natural hair during the braiding process.
The most popular pre-stretched braids among Kima Braid products that use anti-bacterial fiber to prevent scalp itchiness. A single pack finishes a style with 7X.
Tangle-free, Easy brushing & separating Long 24โ create a look with the desired length. AQUATEXยฎ fiber from KANEKALONยฎ Pre-stretched, pre-layered for time saving & Natural Finished
Soft texture that is easy-to-separate and gentle on fingers yet enough texture for a good grip. Fuller ends for a more luxurious, stylish finish. Excellent Hot Water Setting.
Ruwa Pre-stretched braid item in a shorter length for kids. Made With Aquatexยฎ Fiber From Kanekalonยฎ. 3 bundles in 1 pack, Fast Drying, Water repellent and light weight
BOBBI BOSS JUST GLAM 30 3X/PETITE SPRING TWIST 8/L&T AFRO TWISTA 12 2X/HAPPY CURL 6 2X/PETITE PASSION TWIST 6 2X/PETITE WATER WAVE 6 2X ์์ด๋ค์ด ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋ง์ด
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ํผ๋ถ๋ฅผ Offered in kidโs most demanded styles. Ideal length for kids.ย Lightweight
1000 Shades of Women ์ฌ๋จ์์ ์ฃผ์ตํ 'Highest level event: Tribute of Excellence Charity Award Gala' ํ์ฌ์ ์์์์ ๋ด์ ์ํฐ์ Scandinavia
House(58 Park ave)์์ ์ด๋ ธ๋ค. ์ด๋ ํ์ฌ๋ Didi Fall์ด๋ผ๋ ์ธ๋ค๊ฐ ์ถ์ UN
Supreme Hair Executive Julie Yeo was Awarded Presidentโs Lifetime Achievement Award
Yeoโs Contribution to the Beauty
Industry Recognized
On March 10th, Supreme Hair Managing Director Julie Yeo was awarded the Presidentโs Lifetime Achievement Award at the โHighest Level Event: Tribute of Excellence Charity Award Galaโ hosted by the 1000 Shades of Women Foundation at Scandinavia House in New York City.
Julie was among five individuals recognized for their contributions in various fields, including Ivory Coastโs Minister of Womenโs Affairs, Naseba Toure, and Bangladesh Group Chairman Abu Zafar Mahmoomd, ELHADJI NDANGHANE NDAO :(Consul Gรฉnรฉral of Sรฉnรฉgal in New York. The award is the highest honor given to recipients of the Presidentโs Volunteer Service Award.
Julie Yeo has worked for Sun Taiyang Group for over 30 years and is recognized as a leader in the beauty industry. As the Managing Director of Supreme Hair, she has played a significant role in developing hair products such as TZ Braid and Expression, which have become the go-to products in Caribbean countries like Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados.
Its diverse team sets Supreme Hair apart from other beauty supply companies. While Korean sales teams and staff dominate most other companies, Supreme Hair has African employees from different countries who have worked for at least eight years. The team members have built strong relationships with each other, and the longestserving employee has worked for over 30 years. African employees have a high level of trust and loyalty toward Julie Yeo, and they follow her lead.
Didi Fall, the Senegalese UN Ambassador who hosted the event, recommended Julie Yeo as a candidate for the award due to her perseverance, passion, and commitment to positively impacting the beauty industry. Her contributions have transformed not only the industry in Senegal but also in other African countries. The award is a testa-
ment to Julie Yeoโs exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to her work, and it is a great honor for her and the Sun Taiyang Group.
The event was hosted by UN Ambassador Didi Fall, who praised Yeoโs perseverance, passion, and courage in her recommendation for the award.
Yeoโs recognition is a source of pride for the beauty industry and inspires others who seek to make a positive impact in their respective fields.
Julie Yeo has been recognized for her contribution to the development of Supreme Hair and the improvement of black hair care through her leadership in Sun Groupโs establishment of an African factory 30 years ago and her ongoing efforts in various areas.
Unlike other affiliated companies that primarily deal with Beauty supplies, the Supreme Hair office has African employees from different countries. They have worked together for at least 8 years, maintaining a family-like relationship while celebrating various events. The longest-serving employee has worked for over 30 years, and African employees have high loyalty and trust in Julie Yeoโs leadership, following and supporting her. Therefore, her award is also a recognition of the support of all employees.
Didi Fall, the representative of the 1000 Shades of Women International Organization, who hosted the awards ceremony, explained why she recommended Julie Yeo as a candidate for a lifetime achievement award. โWith her perseverance, passion, desire to change the world, courage, and contribution, she is qualified enough to represent not only Senegal but also many African countries and the future of the United States.โ
She also employs numerous Africans and exports products produced in various African countries to the United States and the world, contributing to the sustainable development of African factories. Didi Fall, the organizationโs ambassador, mentioned that she had personally received help from Julie Yeo and shared her growth story, recalling her first arrival in the United States when no one was around her. Julie Yeo gave her work and showed her the possibility of a better life. She gave Didi the courage to establish the 1000 Shades of Women Foundation.
Through these experiences, Didi realized how much help she had received and emphasized that she would not forget them. Such experiences seem to have inspired her to maintain her passion and challenging spirit in her life and work. โJulie Yeo unknowingly raises my self-esteem. She helped me when I had no one around me when I first came to the United States and gave me work, new possibilities, and courage,โ she added.
She also stated, โJulie is a visionary who understands the needs of African American women and provides them the best products and services. She has always been passionate about black womenโs beauty and has never compromised on quality. She is a role model for all of us, and I am grateful for the opportunity to honor her today.โ
There are plastic surgery and skincare apps that are widely used for sharing reviews and making appointments and even payments. From left to right, Gangnam Unni, Babitok, and Yeoshin Ticket.
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Everyone regardless of their culture desires to be beautiful. However, the beauty standard varies from one culture and society to another. In the West, people are interested in improving body shapes through breast and hip augmentation, liposuction, and so on while in the East, people are more interested in improving facial features including eyes, nose, and facial contours. When it comes to cosmetic plastic surgery, South Korea is arguably the number one in the world. Sophistication and accessibility of plastic surgery has made the cosmetic medical service in South Korea one of the top exports, and they say you should get a plastic surgery while you are in South Korea for a business trip or to visit family just because it is financially savvy. BNB covers the difference in plastic surgery between the U.S. and South Korea and up-to-date trends in both countries.
Face and skin in South Korea
South Korea is one of the most advanced countries in the world for plastic surgery, and new techniques and procedures are developed in the country every year. The competition among cosmetic medical providers produced many contents created by plastic surgeons to explain procedures and techniques while some large providers even employ coordinators that exclusively handle foreign clients. Lately, noninvasive procedures are trending in South Korea, so many plastic surgery providers who used to offer only plastic surgery and procedures are introducing skin care procedures. After the mask mandate for public places was lifted, there was a sudden increase in visits to plastic surgery clinics and skin care facilities, probably due to the increased exposure of facial features including the skin. The desired features to be improved by plastic surgery varied by age. People in their 10s and 20s were interested in eyes, nose, and facial contour; people in their 30s and 40s wanted to do petite facelifts, various types of non-invasive face lifting, and lipid replacement under eyes; and finally people in their middle ages had most interest in facelifting, eye surgeries and non-invasive procedures like Thermage.
As opposed to the face and skin in South Korea, Americans were more interested in breast augmentation, liposuction, and Brazilian butt lift.
-Breast augmentation and lifting
Many graduates from high school in South Korea say they want an eyelid surgery as a graduation gift, and their American counterparts say breast augmentation. Americans, especially of European or Latin American origin, typically have larger
breasts, most wearing C or D cup under wears, so women who have smaller than average breasts tend to feel the pressure to have their breast surgically enlarged. On the other hand, there are procedures to reduce the size of breast or lift breast.
Singer-songwriter K. Michelleโs before and after the surgery.
์ธ๊ตญ์ธ ํ์์ ๊ทธ๋ํ Foreigners who visited South Korea for plastic surgery
-Liposuction
America is probably where liposuction has first made it to the mainstream. The higher obesity rate in the country is the main contributor for its popularity. From traditional liposuction that removes excessive fat, now it evolved to tummy tuck surgery where excessive skin is also removed at the same time.
-Brazilian butt lift
One of the most popular surgeries among African Americans is the BBL, and it involves suctioning fat from the belly and planting it in the buttocks. Not just a popular plastic surgery but it is a cultural and social phenomenon. #BBL has 6 billion views on TikTok, a popular short video platform among youths in America. Many people who dream of becoming a celebrity in the U.S. are getting the surgery with borrowed money. Big butts are a shortcut to become famous. Cardi B, a famous rapper, shared her experience of almost dying after getting an illegal butt enlargement procedure at the basement of a shady apartment in New York before her debut. In fact, many Americans are dying from risking illegal procedures to avoid hefty medical bills, and quite a few Americans make a trip to Columbia or Mexico for a plastic surgery.
People flock to South Korea for plastic surgery and skin care
It is no longer surprising that many people from various countries come to visit South Korea to get medical services. From cancer treatment to annual exams, and herbal medicine, South Korea is quite advanced in medicine, but plastic surgery is among the most popular for its quality and affordability. Among procedures and surgeries, many foreigners received a facelift, eyelid surgeries, nose reshaping, liposuction, skin regeneration, skin whitening, anti-aging, and pore reduction.
Rapper Cardi Bโs before and after the butt enlargement.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents who lived outside South Korea for more than two years can get Value Added Tax refund at airports and tax refund counters at terminals within three months if they produce the receipt for tax refund issued by the medical provider.
South Korean government started the 10% tax refund program for plastic surgery in April 2016 to encourage international tourism. You can find the list of medical providers who are designated as medical providers for foreign patients by the government.
What are the trending procedures in America?
Fox eye lifting
While forehead and eyebrow lifting are common in South Korea, the fox eye lifting is quite different. Generally, eyelid or eyebrow lifting is reserved for mid-aged people in South Korea, but in America, it is very popular among younger people. They prefer a cat eye look which is considered attractive. Fox eye lift is a type of canthoplasty surgery that reconstructs the eyelid, and for people who want a quicker job, thread lift can be achieved in about twenty minutes.
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To style their edges, African Americans get botox at the hairline
Source: The Washington Post
Botox is known to reduce wrinkles and fine lines on the face and temporarily reduce muscle mass, but it also blocks nerve signals that activate sweating, which can be used to treat excessive sweating. When you excessively sweat after edge styling, which is popular among African American, you not only get flaking but also ruin the style. To avoid this mishap, some people are willingly spending $300-500 to get botox shots. This procedure is often called blow tox, and it can last up to 3-6 months. According to Nielsen IQ, African American consumers spent more than two billion dollars for hair last year, and this is more than any other race group. After the exercise boom in America, many people often sweat even in cooler seasons, so the procedure is purportedly popular in all seasons.
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One of the leading braid hair companies, โChois International Inc.โ (after this referred to as โChois Hairโ), has launched a groundbreaking, high-quality braid wig as an alternative braid product. They are supplying the product starting from the Florida area, and the response in the market is so hot that reorders are already pouring in.
I heard about this product from Chois Hairโs Director of Development, Felix Wang.
The โB&B Knotless Braid Wigโ, ambitiously prepared and newly introduced to the market by Chois Hair, is a 100% Knotless Hand Made Full Lace Braid Wig. Unlike the conventional 13x4 and 4x4 braid wigs, this full lace wig is hand-braided on the front, back, and sides of the lace, making it a more natural and luxuriouslooking product than braids done directly at a salon.
Currently, some braid wigs sold online are made-to-order, resulting in a high price range of $300 to $400 or more, and the hair density is produced at around 100-120/square cm. In contrast, Chois Hairโs โB&B Knotless Braid Wigโ has the advantage of
being able to create a unique style with a very total hair density of 180-200/square cm, making it easy to handle, and at a price point that is about half of that of online products sold at Beauty Supply stores.
In fact, similar products were launched in the braid wig market 4-5 years ago but eventually disappeared, and 2-3 years ago, similar products were released but failed to gain significant popularity and did not survive in the market. The reason was that they โlooked too much like wigs.โ In addition, due to the method of attaching hair to the back and sides of the head, they lacked a natural feel, and tangling was severe, causing consumers to avoid them.
Furthermore, in the case of Double Lace Braid Wigs, the perfect knot treatment that consumers desired was not achieved, so even if they couldnโt be distinguished from a distance, the boundary line was clearly visible on the forehead area when viewed from about 1 meter away, and the scalp was not visible, making them look unnatural.
Chois Hair identified the customersโ complaints and reasons for the failure of braid wigs and accurately determined consumersโ needs. Then, after more than a year of preparation and development, they created the โB&B Knotless Braid Wigโ with a natural and sophisticated quality, just like the knotless braids made by the best braiders at a salon (where the scalp is visible).
The โB&B Knotless Braid Wigโ has a solid handmade feel and has also established a mass production system to create a price range that consumers can afford. One of the main reasons for the development was to give back the sales margin that could be obtained from selling braids exclusively in retail beauty supply stores through wig sales, generating a โbig margin.โ Chois Hairโs Director of Development, Felix Wang is confident that โinstead of the small sales margin that can be obtained from the braids and crochet hair handled by existing retailers, our โB&B Knotless Braid Wigโ is a product that can maximize the overall margin by more than 10%, allowing retail beauty supply stores to take the large profits that salons have taken away.โ
The โB&B Knotless Braid Wigโ is currently available in five different hairstyles (Square Box Braid, Bohemian Box Braid, Deep Box Braid, Fulani Box Braid, and Loc), available in two lengths of 24 inches and 32 inches, and available 10 colors (4 primary colors + T1B/27, T1B/30, T1B/118, T1B/613, 44 and 613).
Finally, Chois Hairโs Director of Development, Felix Wang said, โIf it is the duty of hair wholesalers, they should develop and supply products that provide real benefits to beauty supply stores in recent economically difficult times,โ adding that โour โB&B Knotless Braid Wigโ will lead the braid wig market as a pioneering product, and we plan to introduce more than 20 different styles of products in the future.โ
Retail businesses including beauty supplies used to be considered cash businesses, but the proportion of credit card transactions is increasing over the years. Processing fees for credit or debit cards are usually proportional to the total transaction amount, and they vary depending on the credit card brand and your processing company.
Credit card processing fees amount to 1% to 3% of the total transaction amount for credit cards and 0.5% to 1.5% for debit cards. The processing fees include payments to the credit card network, an issuing bank, and so on. Because of the processing fees, some retail businesses require their customers to pay the extra amount when they use a credit card instead of cash.
Also, when a customer wants to use a credit card brand associated with a higher processing fee, some retail business owners even outright refuse to accept the card. This is not great for a business reputation especially if the business relies on Google Review. As a result, many retail business owners want to find a way to reduce the processing fee instead of refusing credit card transactions.
What are the items included in the credit card processing fee?
Interchange fees are paid to the issuing bank or company for a credit card transaction. The fees vary depending on the card brand, transaction amount, and industry, and some credit card companies impose higher fees for online purchases.
Credit card processors, not the credit card networks, charge these fees in return for facilitating credit card transactions. They often come in monthly fees, per transaction fees, equipment leases, and invoicing fees.
โ ASSESSMENT FEES
These fees are paid directly to credit card networks (or brands) of credit cards, and they are based on monthly sales instead of the transaction amount. With the interchange fees, it constitutes credit card transactional fees.
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American Express charges relatively higher transaction fees, so some merchants do not accept the card brand altogether, but globally, the American Express network is growing in influence, making it hard to reject card members.
How can you reduce credit card processing fees? Different credit card processors have different fee structures. S ome processors have higher fees per transaction while providing free equipment, and others have lower fees with an equipment lease. In addition, retail business owners should pay attention to the per transaction fees and monthly fees.
Golden Key POS, loved by many beauty supplies for its simple and efficient POS, made a remarkable announcement. Its M&A with credit card processing company TPS took place recently.
Through the M&A, Golden Key POS acquired a major credit card processor First Data and TSYS processorโs wholesale ISO license and is expected to provide more affordable fees through expert analysis.
Golden Key POS has been delivering a premium all-in-one service to the beauty supply industry including the lowest card processing fees, industry-specific tailored POS programs, website building and design, digital marketing, and social media solutions while TPS has been servicing more than 1,000 accounts nationwide for the past 25 years in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, and Alabama, making the M&A a significant event with a great potential for generating synergy.
CEO Eric Kim of Golden Key POS says, โbecause of this M&A, Golden Key POS changed its name to โGolden Key TPS,โand its 50-person workforce will provide quicker and pin-pointed customer service to business owners nationwide with a foundation of low service fees and stable system.
Even for beginners who are new to the wigs, they will be quick and easy to wear.
Customers get a customized wig at a salon made with closures and hair extensions, and Outre wants to bring a customized wig directly to you with its HD lace closure wigs. With pre-plucked 5โ x 5โ HD hand-tied closures, Lace Closure Wigs can save your time, effort, and money by eliminating your trip to a salon.
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Hair couture, the hair master who has led hair culture with advanced technology, has launched a hair care brand. NEONELLO Total Hair Care Solution, which consists of shampoo, conditioner, treatment, hair lotion, spray, and perfume, is already gaining popularity in the high-end hair care market with its differentiated ingredients and functions.
3 Features of Neonello Hair Care Products
โข 72 Minerals that Restore and Protect Damaged Hair
โข Certified Organic Extracts
โข Ceramide for Protecting and Moisturizing the Scalp
The BOW trend, which originated with luxury designer brands, is now spreading throughout the fashion industry, including jewelry, clothing, shoes, and handbags. In keeping with this trend, RM has introduced a collection of bow jewelry featuring ribbon-shaped motifs.
The trend of vibrant colors like emerald and pink has persisted since last year. To complement the prom and wedding season, RM has curated a collection of necklaces and earrings in various colors that can be paired with dresses.
Braids have been a popular hairstyle for centuries, and with modern twists and techniques, they have become even more versatile and stylish. But achieving the perfect braid requires the right products that provide hold, shine, and manageability. Thatโs where Braid Slayer comes in. Whether you prefer a pomade or a foaming mousse, Braid Slayer provides the hold, shine, and manageability you need to make your braids look their best. So go ahead and slay those braids with Braid Slayer!
Braid Slayer is a pomade that has been specially formulated to help manage, slick, and sculpt hair for uniformed styling. It is the perfect product for braiders who need precision parting and stylish baby hairs without product residue on their skin. The pomade provides a firm hold and shine that lasts throughout the day, while also conditioning and moisturizing the hair with root extracts that provide growth properties. One of the best things about Braid Slayer is that it is a nonflaking, non-build up formula that works great for braids, twists, ponytails, locs, natural styles, and more. It is available in personal/travel size 3.52oz and MEGA stylist size 14oz, so you can choose the perfect size for your needs.
Braid Slayer is also available in a braiding and hair foaming mousse. This mousse provides a long-lasting hold, controls unwanted frizz, adds shine, body, and moisture, and revitalizes styles. It is perfect for sealing braids, revitalizing crochet, improving curl formation, setting twists and locs, and enhancing texture. It is suitable for all hair types, ensuring that anyone can achieve sleek, vibrant, and healthy hair. To use the Braid & Hair Foaming Mousse, simply pump the mousse into your hands and saturate your braids or style from roots to ends. Then allow it to dry for a perfect, long-lasting hold.
The Evolveยฎ Satin Edge Wrap Scarf is the ideal sleep accessory for hair protection. This lightweight wrap scarf made of high-quality satin material prevents frizz and breakage during sleep. The fitted edge control band provides premium stretch to keep the edges smooth, protected and secure throughout the night. There's no need to sacrifice style because this wrap scarf is ideal for maintaining natural, relaxed and wrap hairstyles. The Evolve Satin Edge Wrap Scarf is available in a variety of colors and prints to complement any style. 1770
Let your hair do the talking with voluminous curls from MISS ORIGINยฎ series. MOGL104 JUDE and MOGL105 TRISTAN feature a Human Hair Blend and 5โ High Definition Lace Part.
With elastic transparent wire, TIARA can blend in seamlessly with your hair color, unlike traditional extensions that require glue or tape. 5 sturdy clips provide comfortable and stable feel while preventing the extension from slipping off. Made of 100% remy human hair, you can style it to your liking for a wide range of occasions.
Introducing EGO 100% human hair body wave clip in hair! EGO is a versatile clip in hair that is designed to be quick and easy to install, allowing you to effortlessly add volume, length, highlights, or protect your natural hair. Experience the luxury of 100% human hair with EGO clip in hair!
Empireยฎ Curly Multi Pack is made with 100% healthy human hair which adds natural hair shine and richness. The added Argan oil protects hair from dry high temperatures and helps add elasticity and curl retention to hair, making Empireยฎ Curly series hair a phenomenal curl product.
Introducing Freetress Braid 2X Indie Distressed Loc 26โ, a lightweight and stylish option for those seeking a distressed loc look. For those who prefer a feathered water curl at the end of their locs, 2X Nita Distressed Gorgeous Loc 26โ is the perfect choice. Both options offer texturized, high-quality locs that are easy to install. Our Custom Blend (CB) and Highlight (HI) color options are perfect for the upcoming spring and summer seasons!
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