Why you should care about your hair extension | Oluremi Martins | TEDxLagos Women

Oluremi uncovers the secrets of the multi-billion dollar hair extension industry. In this compelling TEDxLagos talk, Oluremi delves into why we should care more about the wigs and hair extensions we wear every day. Drawing from her own experiences and industry insights, she sheds light on the lack of transparency and accountability in the production and sourcing of hair extensions, revealing the potential risks to consumer health and safety. Through her impassioned plea for change, Oluremi challenges us to demand transparency and ethical practices in the hair industry, empowering consumers to make informed choices about the products they use. This talk isn't just about hair; it's a call to action for a more conscientious and responsible beauty industry. Oluremi Martins is the founder of Texture Science Labs, a next-generation beauty company creating the future of Hair with Lab Made Extensions. She has spent the last decade building DTC businesses including her Natural Hair Brand, and Natural Girl Wigs. She has successfully grown her business globally and sold to 30,000+ women in more than 70 countries globally plus recognition by Essence Magazine as the top destination for black hair.
@oluremi_martins is a Standard Chartered Women in Tech Nigeria finalist, contributes to the Alliance for eTrade and USAID for MSME e-commerce growth in Africa and is passionate about ethical manufacturing, Hair ] and Global trade in Africa. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx