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Your wig could be poisoning you: study finds pesticides and other toxic chemicals in synthetic hair in Nigeria

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par Nwanne Dike Ijere, PhD researcher, Federal University of Technology Owerri

Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women. Natural hair requires special care and attention, though, which can be time consuming. Wigs (human or synthetic hair), weave-ons and other artificial hair extensions offer women an alternative to their natural hair.

In Nigeria, these alternatives are very popular with women, both young…

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