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

Exposure to the toxic chemicals found in some synthetic hair can have serious health consequences

23 June 2024 - 21:20 By Nwanne Dike Ijere

Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women. Natural hair requires special care and attention (https://leadership.ng/the-money-spinning-business-of-weave-ons-wigs/) 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...

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