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Dangerous chemicals found in synthetic hair marketed to Black women: report

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HealthMarch 10, 2025 5:32 pm

Dangerous chemicals found in synthetic hair marketed to Black women: report

A recent Consumer Reports investigation found carcinogens in samples of 10 popular synthetic hair products. News4’s Jummy Olabanji breaks down the study and what people can do next.

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Dangerous chemicals found in synthetic hair marketed to Black women: report

Dangerous chemicals found in synthetic hair marketed to Black women: report

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