Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations

    January 2022 in “ Cosmetics ”
    Sara Asbeck, Chelsi Riley-Prescott, Ella Glaser, Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary This review discusses hairstyling trends and health risks among Black women, noting that natural styles have the fewest adverse associations, though challenges remain in society's acceptance.
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