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Mom Guide: 5 Children’s Braids Hairstyles To Try Out
Braids have always been more than just a hairstyle for Black women and girls. They’re a significant component to one’s ...
Dangerous Chemicals Were Detected in 100% of the Braiding Hair We Tested
CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in ...
Synthetic braiding hair found to contain dangerous chemicals, report finds
Ten synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain dangerous chemicals in them after being tested. Here's what to do when considering braids.
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School teacher's children's book illustrates how hair helped guide enslaved women to freedom
The New York City-based elementary school literacy teacher takes children on an illustrative journey through history. "I did a lot of research on African hair braiding, and I learned that braids ...
Cancer-causing chemicals found in synthetic hair braiding products, Consumer Reports says
A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children.
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Adiba Nelson’s ‘Oshun And Me’ Is An Ode To Braids And Black History For Afro-Latin Children
At a time when Black and marginalized groups are under attack, Adiba Nelson drops a children’s book that ... A Story Of Love Snd Braids. It begins with the ritual of having her hair braided ...
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Lead and toxic chemicals found in synthetic braiding hair
Nine of the 10 products tested also contained lead, which can cause developmental issues in children and reproductive problems in adults, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...