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CurlMix's Kime Lewis Appeals for Chicago's Support Amid Crisis

11/14/2025

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Kime Lewis, owner of CurlMix, a Chicago hair care brand featured on Shark Tank, says 2025 has been especially tough as tariffs and inflation raise costs.
The company has cut its workforce from 40 employees to 14.
Lewis launched a social media campaign called Protect CurlMix, urging donations, product purchases, or message shares.
She says Chicagoans can be the heroes needed to save her business.

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Story summary

Kime Lewis, owner of CurlMix, a Chicago hair care brand featured on Shark Tank, says 2025 has been especially tough as tariffs and inflation raise costs.
The company has cut its workforce from 40 employees to 14.
Lewis launched a social media campaign called Protect CurlMix, urging donations, product purchases, or message shares.
She says Chicagoans can be the heroes needed to save her business.