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The Next Wave of Modernisation in the Textured Hair Market

British startup Ruka, set to land in Selfridges early next month, is part of a new wave of brands looking to shake up the hair extensions and wigs space with technology-driven solutions for the modern Black consumer.
A campaign from Ruka that shows Black people wearing extensions for a range of hair textures.
British startup Ruka, which sells a range of hair extensions and wigs to cater to the full variety of different hair textures, is set to land in Selfridges early next month. (Ruka)

Shortly after Tendai Moyo and Ugo Agbai launched their hair extensions start-up Ruka, Serena Williams came calling.

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Modernising the Black Hair Care Market

A new wave of start-ups shaking up the textured hair care space are catching the attention of major retailers and investors, grabbing more shelf space and venture capital.

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