Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the ...

Economy&Lifestyle discovered that one of these alternatives is the switch to plantain or banana fibre hair extension, as against the costly human hair ... risk of hair products for Black women ...

“The Kayinja variety, locally used to make banana brew, was found to have stronger fibre and has a shinier appearance, making it more visually appealing and ideal for products like textiles and hair.