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Study finds that your wig could be poisoning you

SYNTHETIC Hair

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 and old. The synthetic hair value chain is a big business worth millions of dollars and run by both local and foreign industries. Hairdressing

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