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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Nadine White

Majority of Black British women suffer side effects from hair relaxers such as burnt scalp, study finds

Yvonne E. Maxwell

Two thirds of Black British women have experienced painful side effects – including burnt scalps and hair loss – from using hair relaxers, new research has revealed.

A study of 1,024 Black British women aged 25-44, conducted by feminist group Level Up and Black hair care company Treasure Tress, found that over 95 per cent of Black British women do not trust big beauty brands to sell them safe products.

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