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Perms & Cancer? Breaking Down the AJC’s Report + What It Means for Us
In this solo episode of Your Hair Made Simple, Shannon revisits a powerful AJC article that details the health costs associated with perms and chemical hair treatments. With over 600 women in Georgia filing lawsuits, this isn’t just a headline — it’s a reflection of beauty standards, health risks, and cultural identity in the Black community.
We’ll walk through:
What the AJC report reveals about perms and uterine cancer
The legal battles and personal stories behind the lawsuits
How culture, convenience, and beauty ideals influence our choices
The power of making informed, healthier decisions for our hair
✨ It’s about more than perms. It’s about our health, our beauty, and our empowerment.
Read the full article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/news/2025/08/her-hair-was-perfectly-straight-her-body-paid-the-price/
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📩 Join the Your Hair Made Simple Community Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/yourhairmadesimple/your-hair-made-simple-community-newsletter
Secure Your Merch and Your Hair Nourishment with our Nourishing Hair Butter and Oil: https://www.yourhairmadesimple.com/shop-the-brand
Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @yourhairmadesimple
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By Your Hair Made Simple LLCIn this solo episode of Your Hair Made Simple, Shannon revisits a powerful AJC article that details the health costs associated with perms and chemical hair treatments. With over 600 women in Georgia filing lawsuits, this isn’t just a headline — it’s a reflection of beauty standards, health risks, and cultural identity in the Black community.
We’ll walk through:
What the AJC report reveals about perms and uterine cancer
The legal battles and personal stories behind the lawsuits
How culture, convenience, and beauty ideals influence our choices
The power of making informed, healthier decisions for our hair
✨ It’s about more than perms. It’s about our health, our beauty, and our empowerment.
Read the full article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/news/2025/08/her-hair-was-perfectly-straight-her-body-paid-the-price/
🎧 Subscribe and listen for more natural hair conversations
📩 Join the Your Hair Made Simple Community Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/yourhairmadesimple/your-hair-made-simple-community-newsletter
Secure Your Merch and Your Hair Nourishment with our Nourishing Hair Butter and Oil: https://www.yourhairmadesimple.com/shop-the-brand
Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @yourhairmadesimple