Toxic Beauty: Black Women Most at Risk from Harmful Chemicals in Unregulated Hair Products

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By By Liza GrossFeb 11, 2026, 8:00 am268 ptsTop
Hair extensions used primarily by Black women contain a “shocking” range of dangerous chemicals, including breast carcinogens, new research shows. By Liza Gross Elissia Franklin is an analytical chemist with an infectious laugh, a penchant for braided hair extensions and a fierce commitment to reducing…

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