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Going bananas for hair

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Frank Yiga
November 25, 2021

A Ugandan company is using banana tree byproducts to create strands for hair extensions. The result? A stronger, reusable and biodegradeable fabric.

A Ugandan company makes artificial hair from banana plant byproducts, using the strands from stems. It makes for a stronger and environmentally friendly hair extension.