Did you know that the chemicals in your relaxer could be making you sick? According to Stephanie Robinson, a political commentator, lecturer, author, and lawyer, studies have shown that hair relaxers used by many African American women include chemicals that are linked to uterine fibroid tumors, early puberty, reproductive effects, breast cancer and heart disease. Those harmful chemicals are being ingested by the scalp and chemical burns pave the way for greater exposure. I urge you to listen to Stephanie Robinson's commentary on the Tom Joyner Morning Show regarding this very issue.
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There are many reasons to choose to go natural and every natural head has a unique one. Reasons may include a greater sense of freedom, achieve longer hair, embrace natural beauty, follow a trend, or save money, and there are many more. However, one reason that is often overlooked is health. In a perfect society health concerns would top hair and beauty concerns.
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