Protect the Legacy Of Natural Hair
Your Gift Protects the Culture and the Craft.
The NHBC is closing the gaps in the $11.8 billion natural hair industry. We are turning hair trauma into hair health—but we need your help.
Why Your Gift Matters: Closing the Professional Gap
The natural hair industry is a multi-billion-dollar economy operating without modernized safety standards or specialized training. Your support funds the infrastructure needed to end these systemic risks:
The Education Void
Most state licensing boards do not require training for natural hair and braiding. This lack of standards leads to preventable scalp injuries and permanent hair loss (traction alopecia).
Economic Barriers
Skilled professionals are often locked out of the formal economy due to outdated regulations that don't recognize the unique expertise of natural hair styling.
Consumer Safety Risks
Without clear industry protocols, consumers have no protection against improper techniques that cause long-term follicular damage and scalp trauma.
The Mental Health Gap
Stylists are on the front lines of community mental health, yet they lack the "healing-centered" training to manage the hair trauma their clients carry.