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Kenya community turning harmful hair extensions into carpets

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Desmond Tiro
February 8, 2024

Synthetic hair extensions are an environmental hazard. Yet, for a community of women in rural Kisumu, this discarded hair is becoming a means to transform their fortunes. These women repurpose the waste by weaving it into carpets and doormats.