Historically, black consumers have shopped at hair salons and beauty supply stores for their haircare needs. While that is still the case for a large number of shoppers, given the state of the economy, many black consumers are taking a closer look at FDMx outlets, which tend to offer better pricing. The black haircare market consists of only those haircare products specifically formulated for and marketed to black consumers. This report includes FDMx sales of such products from 2005-09 with forecasts for 2010-15. As with other products in the personal care industry— value perceptions and wellness are key drivers in influencing black haircare purchasing habits.
This report explores these aspects of the market as well as others including:
- The impact of the recession and overall challenging economic times on the black haircare market - How hair styling trends are specifically affecting segment and regional sales - What types of products are used with relaxer kits - How FDMx retailers are faring with other outlets that participate in black haircare sales - How new products are being positioned to meet consumers’ needs. - The percentage of black respondents who use only black haircare products - What products and brands are performing well in the black haircare market - How product usage differs by gender, age and other demographic characteristics among black respondents and what kind of implications this may have on the overall market.
