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What's really in the braiding hair we use- and what does it mean for our health?
In this urgent and eye-opening episdoe of the Black Women's Podcast, Dr. Rahman speaks with Dr. James E. Rogers, the lead scientist at Consumer Reports, who oversaw the recent investigation into synthetic braiding hair - and what he found may shock you.
100% of the samples tested contained concerning chemicals- including some linked to cancer, hormone disruption and reproductive harm. For millions of Black women and girls who wear braids for weeks at a time, this is more than a beauty issue - it's a health issue.
In this episode, we discuss:
Take Action:
Sign the PETITION for safer synthetic hair
Visit doctorrahman.com
Learn more from Consumer Reports
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What's really in the braiding hair we use- and what does it mean for our health?
In this urgent and eye-opening episdoe of the Black Women's Podcast, Dr. Rahman speaks with Dr. James E. Rogers, the lead scientist at Consumer Reports, who oversaw the recent investigation into synthetic braiding hair - and what he found may shock you.
100% of the samples tested contained concerning chemicals- including some linked to cancer, hormone disruption and reproductive harm. For millions of Black women and girls who wear braids for weeks at a time, this is more than a beauty issue - it's a health issue.
In this episode, we discuss:
Take Action:
Sign the PETITION for safer synthetic hair
Visit doctorrahman.com
Learn more from Consumer Reports

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