ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – We’ve told you how tariffs have impacted our local economy, from car dealerships to beverage companies. One local business owner described how the struggle continues and the ways it’s impacted the beauty industry.

Hair Journeys Salon is not exempt from tariff impacts. They specialize in weaves, hair extensions, hair coloring, haircuts, braids, silk presses, bridal hairstyles and more. Expenses have risen for many of the products they use.

“I'm feeling it like everyone else,” said Owner Nicole Richards. “We're in hard times. I think everyone is feeling a little bit of the shift and what's going on with the world.”

Richards said all of the expenses for products have added up quickly since the tariffs were first announced.

Prices for hair dyes and wax are up, but i

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